‘I didn’t think I’d get an interview’: students start first Oxford-wide foundation year
Astrophoria programme aims to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds fulfil their potential
July 2023
Sunak ‘attacking people’s aspirations’ with universities policy, Labour says
PM to announce proposals limiting number of enrolments on ‘low value’ degree courses in England
March 2023
I’ve found my dream job. And it’s all thanks to that nasty fall into the wild garlic
Adrian Chiles
Nothing could be more fulfilling than making the countryside safe for walkers. No one should have to risk their neck on a rickety stile, writes Guardian columnist Adrian Chiles
November 2021
UK universities told to show ambition in graduate job targets
England’s most prestigious universities failing to boost social mobility, IFS finds
January 2021
'Digital poverty' could lead to lost generation of university students, vice-chancellors say
Higher education bodies write to Gavin Williamson saying little has been done to help disadvantaged students access remote learning
July 2020
Proportion of black school leavers going to university in England falls
Minister lambasts English universities for letting down students
February 2020
UK universities face pressure to reform admissions process
Oxford Brookes doing worse than University of Oxford on state school admissions
January 2020
How we gave Oxford University applicants a level playing field
Marchella Ward
After years of criticism for low intake of ethnic minority and state school students, the university has achieved a dramatic turnaround
December 2019
US entrepreneur sets up Oxford scholarship for black UK students
Arlan Hamilton grant to cover costs for undergraduates from disadvantaged backgrounds
August 2019
Yes, university admissions need an overhaul – but it's easier said than done
Chris Husbands
Clearing 2019
‘Your disability isn’t a barrier’: what it's like to go to uni as a disabled person
July 2019
Scotland’s universities to offer guaranteed places to care leavers
Policy aims to enable more students who are or have been in care to go to university
May 2019
Blogging students
Want black students to feel at home? Don't ignore the little things
Sasha Mistlin
The food in halls or number of local afro hairdressers may sound trivial, but small details shape the student experience
March 2019
Universities must do more for black students, warns watchdog
Tips for students
Not sure about university? Remember there's no rush
January 2019
Guardian Students
Universities offer disability support, but finding it is another matter
Ellie Drewry
Cut tuition fees and you shut the door to poor students
