The only product of UCU strikes is mutually assured destruction. In this sum game, it’s the students who are hurting, argues David Brierley

In their efforts to record and control its students, the University of Manchester and the local community are neglecting the real dangers

In light of the recent university marking boycott, and its subsequent postponing, Lauren Wills explains why we have to put up with the necessary evil of strikes

For many, the university lifestyle has the potential to significantly impact their mental health with 1 in 5 students considering themselves to have a mental health problem. We need to reduce the stigma attached to mental health so that people who need it feel more comfortable seeking help

Increased attention has been given to discussion about study drugs and the debate on whether or not to do study drugs is yet to be put to rest. So, can they be beneficial to your university degree?

Nearly one in four academics surveyed by the Times Higher Education magazine believe that universities are encouraging them to award higher grades to students

Feminism is a word that has been dragged through the mud, giving it a meaning that a lot of people would prefer not to be associated with. So is it time to redefine what it stands for?

A complex new molecule created by a postgraduate student at the University of Manchester closely resembles the famous symbol of Judaism

University provisions for lesbian, gay and bisexual students continue to improve, says Stonewall.

The discovery of a cell-like structure known to have contained water in the past gives more weight to claims that the Red Planet may once have supported life.

Marcus Johns speaks to Activities and Development Officer Joel Smith, and Head of Residences, Catering, and Bars Emma Stansfield about the runaway success of Welcome Week.

As part of our Welcome Week Education Special, David Brierley tells us why he thinks the failure of A-levels and standardised testing makes university a more exciting opportunity.

The Office of Fair Trading finds no evidence of non-competitive practices at universities, but says they urgently need to improve the quality of information that applicants receive.

Proposed change in the mark scheme could see students graded in a similar way to the American style of letter grades

The University, which makes over £200,000 a year from library fines alone, has been warned to change its rules and allow students to graduate even with ‘non-academic debt’

Wondering how on earth you’ll cope when you have to move back in with the rents? Claire Morris has got it covered

We pass buildings like Kilburn, Roscoe and Whitworth everyday, but who were the people behind the names?

Strike action has had “little or no impact” at most universities and protestors should focus on negotiating better pay deals for the 2014-15 period, says UCEA

Want to see your friends all the time but can’t afford the costs of nights out? Why not try these penny-saving ideas to keep you occupied

While many people are eager for a relationship while at uni, others simply want to enjoy being young, free and single. Here, two students debate the issue