Postgrad certificates and diplomas enable you to build your master’s in blocks – or bank what you have. More...
The judges’ decision: finalists for the Guardian University Awards 2018
Here are the universities that impressed our judges most and made it onto the final shortlist in each category. More...
Higher education’s most inspiring leader 2018 - the shortlist
This award recognises a leader who has brought out the best in the people they work with to achieve exceptional results. They champion innovation and collaboration, deliver real change for their institution and the sector, and inspire the higher education community. More...
Only the truly ignorant would rank universities according to graduate earnings
The government thinks education can be bought and sold like a vacuum cleaner – how spectacularly stupid can you get. More...
Not everyone has a nest to ‘scurry back’ to
Whatever state of emptiness or refilling you find yourself in, if you are fed up with your syndrome, you should seek delayed gratification. In most cases you will get the chance to educate grandchildren in the finer points of life – hearing them read on their own, take a few first steps, cycle by your side. More...
Accountability and UK university governance
Six professors emeriti from the University of Bath on the remuneration committee’s meeting this week, and other views on vice-chancellors’ pay. More...
University strikes may be called off after talks lead to new proposals
Strikes by university staff, which have caused widespread disruption on campuses across the UK in a bitter dispute over pensions, could be suspended later this week after a breakthrough in talks. More...
'Debt for life': only 38% of students say tuition fees are good value
Just 38% of those surveyed either mostly or definitely agreed with the statement: “The tuition fees for my course represents/represented good value for money.” A larger proportion, 44%, mostly or definitely disagreed, and 8% said they neither agreed nor disagreed. More...
University strikes to continue after staff reject pension offer
Union forced to throw out deal reached with employers in attempt to end dispute. More...
Drowned in sound: how listening to music hinders learning
Many students do their homework and revision while listening to music. Many of them will swear that listening to their favourite songs makes them study better. But does music help or hinder learning? And does it matter what type of music you listen to while revising. More...