Student journalists are just doing their job when they investigate university and student union matters. They shouldn’t be censored. More...
'It was a revelation': why I did a degree in fundraising
Scandals have eroded trust in charities, so I hope my BA in charity development is one step towards making the whole sector much more professional. More...
Eleven sketches inspired by the university mental health crisis – in pictures
The number of students dropping out from degree courses due to mental illness has increased significantly in recent years. Illustrator and student Ella Baron captures the experiences of 11 undergraduates. More...
Chasing social media shares harms public trust in science - so stop it
Not all research is created equal. There needs to be more clarity in the media about where study findings have come from. More...
Regional growth and universities – a link that's more than academic
With investing in the regions a priority for successive governments, what role could universities based in the Midlands play in revitalising the economic fortunes of their communities. More...
Advice for law students: how to moot
Mooting experience could help you bag a pupillage or training contract – so how is it done. More...
Oxford and Cambridge 'need to improve access for disadvantaged students'
Director of Office for Fair Access praises universities’ efforts so far but says more needs to be done to identify potential in poorer applicants. More...
How do you create a digital university?
Forget investing in digital learning spaces and hoping students will do the rest themselves. What they really want are staff who can share their expertise. More...
Osborne gets job number six – an honorary professorship in Manchester
Ex-chancellor and Evening Standard editor will use unpaid lecturing role at university to champion ‘northern powerhouse’. More...
How to crack the arts as a BME student: 'don't despair if your path isn't obvious'
A recent report from AccessHE found that in London, Asian and black young people are underrepresented on creative arts and design courses. The report goes on to identify the barriers for BME students to take up arts and creative courses, including a perception that work in the arts pays poorly (if at all), and that prospects for career progression are few for non-white graduates. More...