Students

Reform of student financing expected as part of comprehensive spending review next month

University ‘keen to engage’ staff and students on ‘merger’, while sidestepping inconsistencies in proposal

Sociologist Jessica Simpson says research on student erotic dancers was hampered by obstructive universities and students’ unions

Analysis finds that LGBT+ students are more likely to declare a mental health condition and to research support services before choosing a university

Geoff Hanmer claims Australian universities are being pressured to build towering city campuses that students dislike

THE survey finds strong support for Covid-19 vaccine passports among international students, who are keen to study in-person 

Any changes to borrowing terms likely to hit average earners hardest, warns IFS

Anhui launches ‘marriage assistance project’ in response to concerns that too many graduates are going elsewhere

Researchers call for universities to pay greater attention to impact of temperature on study habits, as climate change pushes weather to extremes

As freshers make up for forgone alcohol experiments during lockdown, George Bass won’t be surprised to see more hair ransoms on Instagram 

Despite chronically low youth turnout, federal agency sees bigger pandemic need to aid elderly with ballots

Walkouts expected as government decides on English reforms in wake of Covid disruption

Forthcoming UUK statement says it is ‘good practice’ to involve relatives but that decisions ‘must be based on appropriate clinical judgement’

Hayder Aljayyash made £20,000 from fraud, court hears

Hallucinogen use up but alcohol consumption down as Covid drives change in student social habits

Interim report from Student Futures Commission spotlights priority areas for universities in wake of pandemic

Methodological issues in 2016 study will be addressed, representative body says

As most universities say they will keep some elements online in the autumn term, London institution plans to buck the trend

Method for calculating true cost of research means lower growth projections could impact grant income

Global HE community urged to help rescue scholars and students as outlook is potentially ‘disastrous’, particularly for women

UK universities will need all the assistance they can get to help incoming students catch up, find accommodation and stay safe, says Matt Western

Hundreds of thousands of foreign students continue to be left out as classes resume in September  

Faculty quit and various sides sue as administrators and conservative politicians forbid health precautions

Campaign pledge of universal student loan forgiveness remains on the agenda, but disagreement abounds over its wisdom and long-term impact

But about-turn leaves gaps and lingering fears about challenging political power

Universities recognise the need for flexible and continuing education but are still seeking the most appropriate strategy. Anna McKie reports

Former foreign students recount memorable experiences in world’s most isolated country, including being openly spied on by their hosts

Unsung efforts to help out in the community have also showcased outstanding student entrepreneurialism that must be further encouraged, says Robert Phillips

Aggrieved pro-Trump offshoots rise on campuses, complete with allegedly rigged national leadership election

Some students still cheat despite thinking it is illegal, international survey finds

Thailand and Malaysia agree to financial aid, but critics say it doesn’t go far enough

More grade boundaries and tiered exams that challenge top students would be welcomed by universities, says Mary Curnock Cook

Access and safety in the one package, as island nation banks its Covid management success

Thousands of university students are now living under strict quarantine rules to meet local regulations

Move puts issue on a par with other credit-bearing modules such as English and Marxist theory

Ex-Labour adviser claims Westminster government wants to hear students’ views only when they agree with policy agenda

Chevening-like bursaries for EU undergraduates will send the right message to those considering studying at a UK university, says Almut Caspary

Academics are ‘groping along blindly’ in a fierce debate over whether certain phrases or subjects are still legal

New scholarships and admissions policies may help to address low participation from Traveller communities, but outreach and curricula should also change, argues Emily Danvers

Wedding receptions and other boisterous events on campus will be a dry run for marshalling unmasked students this autumn, reflects George Bass

The pandemic has accelerated numerous experiments in assessment for the digital age, moving beyond simple knowledge recall. But is the traditional exam really obsolete? As the dust settles on another marking season, seven academics give their widely differing views

In first federal court test, Indiana University can keep mandate with exemptions for its on-campus students

Court order has little immediate effect but has generated new Democrat vows to seek citizenship for child immigrants

Georgetown analysis, testing argument of Harvard opponents, sees little ethnic gain from SAT-only metric

Survey was completed during major lockdowns in the UK when most students were studying online 

Reduction in paperwork demands comes amid a series of administration initiatives to help low-income borrowers

Unequal degree classification ranges mean that improvements get more reward at the higher end, say Andy Grayson, Susannah Lamb and Chris Royle

Online ban is ‘unprecedented’ in scale and likely involved cooperation from multiple parties, expert says

Another delay in reforms could negatively impact internationalisation, expert says

Share of freshers returning for sophomore year hit 74 per cent last autumn, 2 percentage points below usual level

University accused of treating students ‘with disdain’ with many left without results and others without complete transcripts, as marking boycott remains unresolved

THE data suggests that climate action is seen as a higher priority among prospective international students than universities

A year-and-a-half into pandemic, some students still need permission to leave their university, with weekends often the only opportunity

Research uncovers tipping point in distant relations between overseas and local learners

Universities welcome government support for students and higher education sector

A one-time fix via executive order – which could be overturned by the next administration – fails both future students and taxpayers, says Avery Davis

A new survey underlines the importance of anti-racism, mental health and climate change to current and potential undergraduates, writes James Sloam  

Hepi-Advance HE survey finds growing frustration with UK university courses in a year of major upheaval

With a vast youth population but relatively low participation rates, higher education in the Asean region looks ripe for expansion. But can challenges over funding, quality and regional cooperation be overcome? Joyce Lau reports 

Some students have abused privacy allowances and marking latitude – but others’ ongoing engagement has been heartening, says Robert Zaretsky