Event management systems have given schools greater control over everything from booking spaces to ordering food, linens and equipment. More...
How can universities help solve the creative arts crisis?
The creative arts have come under fire for poor graduate outcomes. But universities need to defend the important skills they provide. More...
Labour considers legal challenge over tuition fees increase
Shadow education secretary says Conservatives are ‘ruling by decree’ after refusal to allow parliamentary vote. More...
'Slave auction' for Loughborough freshers leads to outcry
Students at Loughborough University apologise for planning ‘slave night’ and ‘cowboys and Indians’ entertainment. More...
Dozens of university vice-chancellors getting pay rises over 20%, figures show
Findings will be of concern to universities minister Jo Johnson, who says he wants to curb inflated vice-chancellor salaries. More...
I voted for Brexit – why do academic colleagues treat me like a pariah?
Universities are supposed to welcome open debate. Yet I worry that admitting I voted for Brexit might harm my prospects. More...
'Posh' BBC removes qualifications from CVs of job applicants
Broadcaster may also set targets on socioeconomic class of workforce after report finds it does not represent UK. More...
Writing off student debt cheaper than claimed, says IFS
Decision could cost the government as little as £10bn, well below the £100bn quoted by ministers. More...
How can universities help international students feel at home?
Brexit and harsher visa rules are making overseas students feel unwelcome. It’s up to universities to help them settle in. More...
Nudge, nudge: mind tricks to stretch your student budget
Nudge techniques have been used by behavioural economists to improve health and safety, get people to pay their taxes on time, and even to make men pee straight. They could also help you manage your finances at university – and the best part? It takes very little effort to implement them. More...