By . They are finally going to be held to account for what they do with vast amounts of our money. More...
I thought I'd never come out as gay – but university changed my mind
By Jack Gevertz. Even in this day and age, coming out is daunting. Fortunately for me, university proved more tolerant than the kids at my old school. More...
Fast-track degrees may hit education standards, government warned
By Ruth McKee and Haroon Siddique. Plan to introduce two-year courses costing same as three-year course would lead to lifting of £9,000-a-year tuition fee cap. More...
What I learned as a student of colour
By Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff. My advice to people of colour at university? Learn all about your cultural history, and link up with like-minded students. More...
I’m a British academic, but no longer feel welcome in the UK
By Academics Anonymous. My partner and I have been separated for years by the government’s net migration policy – and Brexit is the last straw. I’m leaving for Europe. More...
Students: what are your experiences of websites selling essays?
By Sarah Marsh. Ministers have called for a crackdown on ‘essay-mill’ websites selling custom-written essays for students. We want to hear how widespread their use it. More...
Student volunteers make a real difference - harness their enthusiasm
By Jonathan Whitney. At De Montfort students’ union, we manage more than 1,650 student volunteers. It’s quite a challenge. Here’s how we inspire them. More...
PPE: the Oxford degree that runs Britain
By Andy Beckett. Oxford University graduates in philosophy, politics and economics make up an astonishing proportion of Britain’s elite. But has it produced an out-of-touch ruling class. More...
University vice-chancellors' average pay now exceeds £275,000
By Nadia Khomami. The report, released on Thursday by the University and College Union (UCU), revealed that 23 British universities had increased packages to their vice-chancellors by 10% or more in 2015-16. Fifty-five universities paid their heads more than £300,000, 11 vice-chancellors now have a package worth more than £400,000 a year. More...
I'm tired of law, but is a career break right for me?
By Tess Reidy. It is possible to take time out from a career in law without being written off, but it might be necessary to retrain. More...