Warm welcome encourages students to stay the course Positive early experiences for new undergraduates help to reduce dropout rates By Martha Elwell 4 September
Stephen Hawking and Cambridge v-c take on ice bucket challenge Academics worldwide also post videos to raise awareness of motor neurone disease By Martha Elwell 29 August
Oxbridge influence over key public roles laid bare New research has demonstrated the monopoly of a small social elite over public leadership positions in Britain By Martha Elwell 28 August
Heseltine weighs in to overseas students debate Former deputy prime minister Michael Heseltine has criticised the inclusion of foreign students in government plans to cut net immigration to the UK By Martha Elwell 26 August