Students

Three-tier teaching bursaries for certain subjects may not work, says educator. John Elmes reports

We must leave no stone unturned in making the Oxbridge admissions process as fair and comprehensive as possible, says Miles Hewstone

Theresa May, the home secretary, has been accused by a vice-chancellor of acting “like a Dalek” and of “casting a dark cloud over British higher education” in her refusal to change course on student visas.

More than 150 posts to go as London Met is forced to tighten its belt. David Matthews reports

Sandy Hook shootings likely to fuel debate over carrying weapons on campus. Jon Marcus reports

UCU study suggests flaws in student-to-staff ratios may mask true class sizes. Jack Grove reports

Taxpayer-backed funding for students at private colleges rose by 138 per cent to £100 million last year, with a private equity-owned institution that did not meet all quality standards accounting for more than a fifth of that total.

David Matthews on growing signs of cross-party accord as BIS recasts education as an export

A Tory MP has warned that there is opposition on his party’s front bench to Les Ebdon, following criticism of his comments on the “snobbery” surrounding university education.

NUS survey shows higher rates of work, worry and withdrawal among worse-off. Chris Parr reports

Gandhi is the inspiration for a rail-based college. Joanna Sugden reports from New Delhi

The value of a traditional, campus-based degree is being eroded by rising confidence in online courses, a US survey has revealed.

Personal experience can drive scholars to push the boundaries in their chosen field, writes Jon Marcus

A national strategy on improving university access is set to be published by next autumn.

NUS march ends amid boos, grumbling and confusion in sodden outfield. John Morgan reports

No traditional partner needed for new foundation degree-level qualification. David Matthews writes