Shutting apprenticeships to graduates is unfair and cruel Young people and employers are ill served by the government’s divisive move, which creates an unlevel playing field, argues Philip Cowan By Philip Cowan 5 May
‘Graduate tax’ coming home to roost John Cater considers the long-term impact of the loans the Class of 2012 is now starting to repay By John Cater 29 April
The dangers of ‘character education’ in universities Schools and universities are increasingly looking at how improving personalities can boost social mobility. But in doing so, they may be forced to choose between teaching what is helpful, and what is true, says David Matthews By David Matthews 28 April
The week in higher education – 28 April 2016 The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world's media By THE reporters 28 April
The road to student retention Well-targeted mental health support can help students stay on track in an uncapped sector, says David Laws By David Laws 28 April
Graduate debt ‘higher in England than in US’ Sutton Trust report warns that finding is ‘cause for concern’ By John Morgan 28 April
Africa Summit 2016: proper credit is 'boosting African research' But the vice-chancellor of the University of Ghana says academics must still 'push' for recognition By Ellie Bothwell 28 April
Germany: an alternative route to excellence There’s a tension between Germany’s desire to be in the global elite of higher education while remaining egalitarian. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 28 April
Isn’t asking for alumni donations, well, just weird? Richard Budd mulls the logic of giving money to your alma mater By Richard Budd 25 April
Universities with most unresolved student complaints revealed Study by the Complete University Guide shows that the effectiveness of institutions in resolving complaints varies widely By Ellie Bothwell 25 April
Is the NUS right to discourage clapping? Is the National Union of Students too concerned with discrimination and political correctness or is it right to ignore its critics, asks Jack Grove By Jack Grove 23 April
International students ‘gain less’ from internships Paper finds that UK sandwich course students ‘outshine’ their overseas counterparts in the final year of university By Ellie Bothwell 22 April
NUS ‘braced for attacks’ after Bouattia election Vice-president Sorana Vieru says the NUS is ready for further criticism after Prevent critic Malia Bouattia was voted in as president By Jack Grove 22 April
Destabilising the teaching excellence framework Rima Amin considers the challenges for students’ union officers in the light of the NUS vote to boycott the National Student Survey By Rima Amin 21 April
Syrian student: ‘I knew I could never move forward' without HE A recipient of the Institute of International Education’s Syrian scholarship fund describes her experience at a US university By Ellie Bothwell 21 April
Apprenticeship levy 'could worsen part-time degree crisis' Hepi report calls for levy to extend to employer-sponsored degrees, or firms will likely pull out of funding such courses By John Morgan 21 April
Dissing dons down the ages: a century of pejoratives What insults have people used to disparage intellectuals over the past century? By David Matthews 21 April
Safety in numbers: higher education in Pakistan Investing in the education of millions of young people can help defuse a security time bomb, argue Faisal Abbas and Abdur Rehman Cheema By Faisal Abbas 21 April
Malia Bouattia elected first black female NUS president High-profile critic of Prevent has attracted criticism from Jewish student societies over her comments on Israel-Palestine conflict By Jack Grove 20 April
Alan Rusbridger on building a more inclusive University of Oxford An idea formed in a Dublin bar could help Oxford in its ambition to act with greater ‘agility and generosity’, says principal of Lady Margaret Hall By Alan Rusbridger 20 April
KAIST president: internationalisation still a 'challenge' in South Korea Sung-Mo Kang says the university has increased its support to international staff and students but it is still difficult to recruit from overseas By Ellie Bothwell 20 April
University of Oxford college to offer ‘foundation year’ Pilot scheme at Lady Margaret Hall will accept 12 students who ‘would not normally apply or succeed in competing through conventional channels’ By Ellie Bothwell 20 April
Is it time to boycott the National Student Survey? Rima Amin asks whether linking the questionnaire to the teaching excellence framework will turn undergraduates decisively against it By Rima Amin 19 April
Repair bill for South Africa student protests hits £14.5 million Opposition calls on government to help meet funding shortfall By Chris Havergal 18 April
Ethnic minority graduates 'twice as likely to be unemployed' TUC analysis of the ONS Labour Force Survey highlights gap between BME and white workers By Carolyn Wickware 15 April
Campus sport is alive and kicking in the UK University games are worth standing up for, say Vince Mayne and Ian Diamond By Vince Mayne 14 April
Essential reading: a pre-university books list is much-needed Matthew Reisz welcomes an academics’ list of vital texts for those entering higher education By Matthew Reisz 14 April
Books to read before university Scholars choose ‘essential’ texts to introduce sixth-formers to the academy By Matthew Reisz 14 April
Cambridge college to fund disadvantaged students' living costs Could the St John's College scheme be first step towards Ivy League-style system of financial support? By Chris Havergal 14 April
What should you study to stop robots stealing your job? Analysis reveals some disciplines could leave graduates at a much greater risk of being replaced by machines in the future By David Matthews 13 April
Graduates from wealthy backgrounds reap earnings benefits Major new research on graduate earnings by course and university shows social background is key By John Morgan 13 April
UCU to hold strike ballot over ‘unacceptable’ 1% pay offer Ballot for industrial action is called despite ongoing pay talks over pay claim for 2016-17 By Jack Grove 12 April
Class lists: a tradition Cambridge can do without Just because students' exam results have always been publicly released doesn't make it right, says Priscilla Mensah By Priscilla Mensah 12 April
Distance learning universities 'must prove their relevance' Director of the Observatory on Borderless Higher Education says 'the tide is against' these specialist institutions By Ellie Bothwell 12 April
To improve retention, we must focus on those at greatest risk Students without family support should be prioritised in the drive to reduce dropout rates, says Becca Bland By Becca Bland 11 April
Undergraduates 'poorly prepared for PhDs' Lack of independent working blamed for difficulties making the leap from undergraduate to doctoral work By David Matthews 9 April
EU students generate £3.7 billion for UK economy, says UUK Universities UK analysis claims that students from the rest of the European Union ‘spend money and create jobs in all corners of the UK’ By Ellie Bothwell 8 April
Children of single parents ‘marginalised’ in higher education Offspring of lone parents are an overlooked group in widening participation, study suggests By Chris Havergal 7 April
150 best young universities in the world The UK has the most institutions in the Times Higher Education 150 Under 50 Rankings 2016 By Ellie Bothwell 6 April
Jack Wills: aspiration, ambivalence and class on campus Scholar explores clothing brand’s role in student life By Chris Havergal 6 April
Berkeley to accept University of the People graduates The Californian institution said it will recruit top-performing graduates from the online university By Ellie Bothwell 5 April
Overseas students: new work visa rules make UK ‘challenging’ Salary thresholds for non-EU nationals may drive students to rival nations, warns immigration expert By Jack Grove 2 April
Modern humanities teaching: brought on by the chicken or the egg? Do changes to degree courses reflect a more pluralistic society or are they driven by a desire for more radical approaches? By Jess Staufenberg 31 March
The week in higher education – 31 March 2016 The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the national press By THE reporters 31 March
University hazing scandal goes viral in South Korea Football team being doused in ‘milky fermented alcohol’ shines light on practice more commonly associated with the US By David Matthews 29 March
Canada announces C$2 billion fund to modernise campuses Liberals’ first budget also includes extra support for students By Ellie Bothwell 29 March
The week in higher education – 24 March 2016 The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media By THE reporters 24 March
Why are students drawn to horror? Fascination with ‘dark studies’ needs to be countered by studies of the Enlightenment, says Robert Zaretsky By Robert Zaretsky 24 March
Rise in UK university dropout rate ‘disappointing’ Six per cent of young first degree entrants fail to advance to second year, Hesa data show By Chris Havergal 23 March
Student complaints time limits 'improve service' Rules introduced by Scotland's ombudsman have forced universities to improve how they handle student complaints, says University of Edinburgh expert By Jack Grove 22 March
Trump 'used as taunt in US colleges' Trend that started in US high schools is increasingly being reported on the country's university campuses, reports Josh Logue for Inside Higher Ed 21 March
Chinese students ‘more open’ when choosing university Prospective students in China are no longer looking only at traditionally elite institutions, says director of British Council in the country By Ellie Bothwell 21 March
Student Experience Survey 2016: Southampton Solent’s swell V-c reveals the factors that have added to the rankings surge of this post-92 institution 17 March
Student Experience Survey 2016: sporting attractions Millions of pounds of expenditure mean that many UK universities now offer truly world-class sport and fitness facilities By Jack Grove 17 March
Student Experience Survey 2016: creating the new professionals How do universities rated ‘best for industry connections’ improve their students’ employability? By David Matthews 17 March
Student Experience Survey 2016: London falling Why do London’s universities cluster towards the bottom of the rankings? By Sian Phillips 17 March
Student Experience Survey 2016: getting serious about study There have been some significant shifts in the way that students approach university with a more ‘professional’ attitude to study emerging By John Gill 17 March
Student Experience Survey 2016: universities that get it right Loughborough University tops the poll, with its emphasis on student participation, says Jack Grove By Jack Grove 17 March
Rob Behrens: role of HE ombudsman ‘now accepted’ by universities The outgoing independent adjudicator talks to THE about eight years at the OIA and the future of sector regulation By Chris Havergal 17 March
Ombudsman: universities admitting students with bad English Rob Behrens warns some international learners cannot express themselves properly, let alone follow a course By Chris Havergal 17 March