At university I always felt like I was studying for two degrees. “You’d better not be submitting any of that Chicken Shack, Amelia,” my tutor would say during seminars, much to my embarrassment. More...
In search of a university system that best serves society
Universities must be held to account and be open to fair criticism but it should be based on evidence and research, not facile generalisations. More...
Two-year degrees leave a maturity gap – let's fill it with volunteering
Students say they need a three-year degree to grow in maturity and transition to university. But could they do it through a year of volunteering instead. More...
Bullies have no place in academia – even if they're star scientists
My bullying supervisor damaged my mental health. But when I stood up to him, I received no support from my university. More...
Christmas books to inform and inspire your work in universities
After a difficult year in higher education, the festive break is a time to reset and rethink. Here are four inspiring reads for your stocking. More...
Universities are bastions of privilege. They have to change
The astronomical course fees for these bloated institutions are no longer defensible. Two-year degrees would be a good move. More...
Poorest school-leavers half as likely to attend university as their peers
Ucas admission data shows that entry rate for pupils on free school meals was 17% while rate for others was 34%. More...
Universities minister demands restraint over vice-chancellors' pay
Jo Johnson says pay policies should be published more openly and VCs should not sit on committees that set their salaries. More...
Tackling sexual harassment on campus is about more than naming and shaming
Dysfunctional systems aren’t fixed through knee-jerk punishments. We need cultural change which makes a difference in the long term. More...
The two-year degree shows education has become just another commodity
A government does not boost access to degrees by cramming the same work into less time, for more money. The idea of education as a social good is fading fast. More...