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Student
The PM, the pig, and student initiation rituals
Claims of a youthful dalliance between the PM and a dead pig are no less shocking for being unlikely to be true. But, says Simon Usborne, many student high jinks are little better
Does the university students choose actually matter? Science explores
Confidence in ability and being a 'big fish in a little pond' may be more important than the university itself, says the popular clip
10 degree subjects at university you didn't know existed
Courses at London's universities are producing the DJs, podiatrists, disaster managers, and animal industry experts of tomorrow, writes Ben Grech
4 ways postgraduate students can fund an MBA degree
Borrowing from the originally crowdfunded startup, Prodigy Finance , could be the way to fund your MBA at business school
Universities warn anti-terror rules could threaten freedom of speech
New requirements will force higher education institutions to vet speakers and events, as well as bringing in 'appropriate IT policies' to prevent radicalisation
Graduates and young professionals are being 'priced out' of London's
Number of graduates being forced to live with parents or in shared accommodation is continuing to rise, think-tank's report describes
International students in Europe are happier with their experience in Ireland as the UK comes last, findings show
Main complaints about the UK include high living costs, disappointing accommodation, and poor weather
World's best universities outside the US and UK revealed in rankings
As two Asian institutions surpass Canada on last year, Nanyang Technological University president says 'young Singaporeans can be very proud'
Gay student suspended for wearing 'disruptive' T-shirt
Student insists school is meant to teach students to be happy with who they are, and urges other gay teens to not be afraid when expressing themselves
The UK's top subject areas at the best universities revealed
The rankings look at the best places in the UK which teach arts, engineering, tech, natural and social sciences, and medicine
Finland seeks UK polar explorer for 3-month work experience
Climbing frozen waterfalls, diving under frozen lakes, and rallying to hunt for the aurora borealis are just some of the things in the job description
New app ensures students get home safe at night
App's creators took charge after receiving too many crime alert emails from university staff, warning of assault, rape, and robberies on campus
5 reasons why graduates should work for smaller businesses
SMEs hire year round and often want people to start as soon as possible, meaning you could be be settling into a new job in no time
Rise in students taking to Internet to self-diagnose illnesses
Liverpool is most likely to search back pain and depression, while students in Essex tend to research chlamydia and other reproductive health issues
5 ways students can get free stuff at university
A consumer finance expert and self-confessed bargain hunter shares his top methods on how to bag the best without breaking the bank
Letters show students asking parents for money since Middle Ages
Tinder-style Clearing app matches students with their ideal course
How to prepare for uni: a short guide for Freshers
Students regard independence as greatest achievement outside of
Postgraduate student lender, Prodigy Finance, receives over $100m
German university crowdfunds to help refugees get back into education
Campaign has raised almost £13,500 so far, but hopes to reach around £873,000 by summer 2016
10 ways to make the most of a small bedroom at university
If you get a third of a room, you should also be paying a third of your share of the rent, says the CEO of shared expenses app, Splittable
John Oliver's 4-minute back to school guide goes viral
The comedian's hit-clip, which shows him 'teaching' an entire year of school, has already received over 1.6 million hits in just under two days
