The new universities regulator has rattled the elites, who would probably rather operate above the law. More...

The Open University crisis exemplifies the UK’s failure to support adult learning. It’s time to seek inspiration elsewhere. More...

Ministers are facing renewed criticism over university funding after an increase in student loan borrowing costs using a “flawed” measure of inflation. The interest rate on loans for students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will rise by up to 6.3% from September, up from the current 6.1% for anyone who started studying after 2012. More...

The course involves long hours and a huge workload, but it can be hugely rewarding and can give you the skills for a range of careers. More...

No other service provider would get away with charging for 25 weeks of a service and cutting that to 22 with no price reduction. There is no question that universities owe students fair compensation. Because of the huge numbers of students affected, universities could have to pay out millions of pounds. More...

As universities wait to see if the government will cut tuition fees – and therefore their income – one of the most controversial questions of all is being discussed. Could Oxford and Cambridge universities opt to break free from state control and go private. More...

Other risqué sins of fashion as laid down by BPP law school include colourful socks and ‘kinky boots’. More...

The university have taken my money and banked what they have not paid the lecturers, it seems. We have been told that the strike may affect lectures for the first two weeks of next term and could be ongoing. More...

A part-time job is often just a way to earn extra cash at university, but for some students it can be the route to full-time employment. More...

Unions have accepted the Universities UK offer, but there is plenty of unfinished business – and not just with pensions. More...