Students

Law firm says legal claim can now progress after 1,000 people joined class action

Evidence from German Excellence Initiative suggests elite status rubs off on student perception – even if this is irrational

It’s time for students to step in and end the political stalemate on stopping gun violence on university campuses, says Sarah Kenny

Universities must be vigilant in age of social media and sneaky technology, researchers warn

Poverty Commission finds ‘clear link’ between social class and poverty in English tertiary education

A dwindling share of post-school students could leave the country’s workforce short of know-how

Using the Retail Price Index to calculate student loans only leaves students with more debt and the government with a future income shortfall, argues Will Ing 

The Office for Students’ arrival marks a new era of higher education regulation but it can also learn much from its predecessor's successes, argues Tim Melville-Ross

French president claims that ‘professional agitators’ are behind campus occupations

Students and high-earning graduates set to face 6.3 per cent interest following March’s retail price index figures

Growing up working class meant Michelle Deininger was more worried about money than academic aspirations, but after a second chance she managed to complete her PhD 

Study reveals success of historically black universities when students’ backgrounds are taken into account

The framing of the Peter Horrocks row misses the bigger issue underlying the conflict and the opportunity to sketch out a vibrant future for this important national institution, say Mark Brandon, Joe Smith and Martin Weller

Study calls for more focus on providing citizenship education to those on vocational track

Emerging online threats and tough new penalties for data breaches are forcing universities to take cyber security more seriously than ever, says Kamal Bechkoum

Review highlights income support and housing as key issues for university students from regional backgrounds

Study explores how we should conceptualise the role of animal participants in pre-exam petting sessions

Suicide rate among UK students exceeds that among young people in general population for first time, finds analysis

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media

The curricular dominance of popular music may sell tickets but belies the point of a musical education, says Sam Richards

Universities forced to act after case of Gao Yan, who killed herself after alleged rape in 1998, leads to national outcry

As a parliamentary committee calls for an independent review of Prevent, Steven Greer and Lindsey Bell argue that too much criticism of the anti-extremism programme is based on myths

University of New England commissions independent audit of abuse in its halls of residence

Barrister Daniel Sokol explains some of the key mistakes made by those advising students on academic appeals

Tribhuvan University alumni make up almost all of Nepal’s government, but interference from political parties distracts from research and learning goals, says vice-chancellor

As England’s new higher education regulator the Office for Students begins this week, its deputy chair Martin Coleman explains how it will balance institutional autonomy and public accountability

Rising cost of living set to push price tag attached to getting a medical degree up to as much as A$327,000 (£179,000), study suggests

It smacks of affirmations like ‘if you believe it, you can achieve it’, but men’s academic swagger has a dark side

Universities on both sides of the Atlantic are building up big debts, but is it prudent to bet on student numbers growing and super-low interest rates and high fees enduring? David Matthews examines the glut of recent bond issues, and how money makes money for the elite

A sample essay by Philip Newton and Michael Draper on the dodgy disclaimers used by essay mills makes clear why the Advertising Standards Authority’s ruling will not stop contract cheating

As the Department for Education calls on more elite universities in England to open specialist maths schools, Janice Kay reflects on the journey of her university's maths academy

Universities will need to think hard about how they will respond to the growing popularity of the qualification, says Elizabeth Miller

The French thinker Simone Weil’s focus on teaching students to attend to reality is crucial in the social media age, writes Robert Zaretsky

As Macron government seeks major reforms, allegations emerge that academics were among attackers at university 

Efforts to convince modern undergraduates to study hard and accept their grades need constant reinforcement, say Raj Persaud and Adrian Furnham

Following individuals’ paths in and out of different institutions shows that most students eventually graduate, say Ross Finnie, Richard E. Mueller and Arthur Sweetman

Current NUS leader wins majority in first round of ballot

Elite Japanese universities are renowned for their strength in research, but does their reputation also reflect quality in teaching? Times Higher Education’s student-focused Japan University Rankings and student experience survey offer some fascinating insights

Parliamentary debate on proposal to limit learners’ lifetime borrowing deferred for at least six weeks

A Senate showdown looms on the government’s proposal to trim ballooning student debt

Many UK universities have already updated or are in the process of reviewing disciplinary procedures

This strike’s momentum is unprecedented because the proposed pension cuts are a symbol of the UK’s flawed higher education system, says George Letsas

Coalition government back-pedals on a bill to impose lifetime borrowing caps on learners

As the National Union of Students conference in Glasgow begins on 27 March, Nick Hillman ponders if the student voice is becoming too powerful in universities

Sport is one of the ways that universities are helping to transform the lives of young people from socially disadvantaged communities, says Geoff Thompson

US-Australian study finds that older students in classes have a better chance of entering higher education

Long-term trends data raise questions about whether fees are creating new pressures for students that some universities are struggling to address

The apparent theft of exam papers in Papua New Guinea suggests to John Warren that we should all be more transparent over marking mishaps   

The Office for Students’ plan to fine institutions that allow the ‘no-platforming’ of controversial speakers is a boon for those who believe exposure to wide-ranging views is a fundamental part of the academic experience. Jo Faragher reports

With most of its students living at home, Staffordshire University ensures they can access facilities when it suits them, finds Jo Faragher

New Times Higher Education survey statistics reveal the institutions making the most progress over the past decade. Simon Baker reports

Despite a bumpy 12 months for universities, students continue to be satisfied with campus life, finds Sara Custer

New South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s first budget confirmed funding for hundreds of thousands of students to be exempted from tuition fees, writes Martin Hall 

UK Essays said that its ghostwritten papers provided a ‘guaranteed grade, every time’

Demonstrations opposing ‘biggest cut’ to higher education funding planned in five major cities

Documents published on the Office for Students’ website have raised further questions about its independence, accountability and powers, says Gill Evans

Survey of more than 5,000 students fuels debate about cross-subsidies in English higher education

Universities must become more accessible and engaged if they are to thrive in the technological future, says Feridun Hamdullahpur

Prisoners rarely get tertiary lessons, let alone have undergraduates study alongside them, but the results can be profound. Helen Lock reports

Programme closures at Australian Catholic University are more disruptive than previously realised