‘Go for it now’: 74-year-old graduates with merit after once failing 11-plus
John Wilsher admits there were hurdles to overcome, but hopes his story will inspire others to get back into education
August 2020
Clearing 2020
How am I going to meet anyone? Student societies and clubs race to go digital
Students may have to take part in online extracurricular activities come September, but clubs and societies will still provide support networks and skills for the future
Clearing 2020
Decolonising the university: a new student's guide to campus activism
While universities are increasingly discussing race and inequality, they must do more to tackle harassment and improve BAME representation on the staff and curriculum
Clearing 2020
Fixing racial inequality in universities shouldn't just be left to BAME students
Afua Acheampong
Every university student should make their voice heard on inequality, writes the vice-president for education at Nottingham Trent students’ union
April 2017
How can universities tackle religious discrimination?
Kristin Aune
Religion-based harassment of students on campus is growing. This is a diversity and equality issue, and should be treated as such
January 2017
Time to take on greed: why business schools must engage in intellectual activism
Alessia Contu
Brexit doesn't have to be a disaster for universities
Nick Hillman
September 2016
University marketers: try making your message more Snapchatty
Snapchat is quick, informal and hugely popular. Use it to bring your students together to share experiences and celebrate triumphs
July 2016
Brexit exposed deep rifts in Britain. Universities can help heal them
Gabriel Huntley
Students and staff are leaving the lecture theatres and reaching out to those in the local community who need it most
May 2016
What the experts make of the higher education white paper
While research proposals are welcomed, there is concern about the regulation of new providers and help for disadvantaged students
April 2016
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Five ways you can inspire budding entrepreneurs
Few school students have ambitions to start a business, but entrepreneurs can change that. Here’s how to invest in the next generation of startup founders
March 2016
Student mental health: a new model for universities
Almost 80% of students have had mental health problems in the past year. So how can campuses take a proactive approach to helping?
February 2016
How to force metrics to take feelings into account
Cameron wants diversity in universities? Sort out the school syllabus first
Nigel Carrington
January 2016
What's wrong with studying the Kardashians?
Meredith Jones
We private providers open doors to students shunned by other universities
Debi Hayes
December 2015
Be bold, Mr Osborne, and embrace international students
James Pitman
The chancellor has put a cautious figure on the numbers he wishes to recruit. In the meantime our competitors are welcoming foreign students with open arms
The architecture of universities
All together now: how to build a social campus
Awkward, disconnected, chilly spaces keep conversations to a minimum. A well-designed university makes room for people to share ideas
How can universities do better for care-leavers?
Few young people who have come through the care system make it to higher education. We must confront this issue
November 2015
Why aren't there more university graduates on Coronation Street?
Louise Lyle
As a resident of Weatherfield, you are considerably more likely to die a grisly death than complete a degree. But why?
