In the UK the student maintenance loan helps cover living expenses such as accommodation, food and bills. The amount students are entitled to varies, from up to £7,324 for those living at home, to up to £11,354 for those living away from home and in London. More...
Casual racism is a fact of life for international students – they deserve better
As a British-Chinese person attending Sheffield University, I found that they aren’t just unvalued, they’re the butt of the joke. More...
Disturbing report into racism at UK universities is a wake-up call
Your reporting on racism in British universities (Revealed: the scale of racism at universities, 6 July) is disturbing and demands action from everyone working and studying in higher education, most importantly those of us leading institutions. More...
Internship, grad scheme or apprenticeship – which route into work is best?
It can be hard to decide where to start when it comes to launching a career, so we’ve put together a myth-busting guide to help you get off on the right foot. More...
When a nurse repays more than a banker, it’s time to scrap university tuition fees
The English student loan system is unfair and the Augar review doesn’t even start solving the mess. More...
DfE to unveil new category of higher technical qualifications
Education secretary plans to promote Stem-related courses, hoping to overcome middle-class snobbery. More...
Work the room: can comedians teach you to boost your confidence?
Almost every time we tell someone we perform standup comedy, we get the same response: “Oh you’re so brave, I could never do that.” To which the reply is: “It’s not as hard as you think.” Sure, not everyone is funny, but anyone with the right guidance can get up and say some words they’ve written down in front of a room of people – despite what you might believe about yourself. More...
No wonder UK universities are failing on racism – most don’t value diversity at all
Black and minority ethnic academics still face barriers – but find themselves treated as the problem if they point out racism. More...
À quoi servent les classements universitaires
Dans ce grand marché de l’éducation, les rankings viennent périodiquement dessiner une cartographie de l’éducation à usages multiples, à l’adresse des étudiants, des chercheurs, des responsables d’université et des décideurs politiques. Plus...
Être bon ou bien classé ? Le dilemme des institutions d’enseignement supérieur
Les sorties successives des classements des universités du Times Higher Education et de l’université Jiaotong de Shanghaï ont, comme chaque année, été accompagnés de leurs lots de commentaires, et autres inepties. Plus...