Why academics need to get moving
The brain is part of the body so why do universities operate largely from the neck up? Let's move on, says MC Schraefel
Even sex-crazed students can’t catch this many STIs in a year
Michael Marshall: Freshers may have a lot of sex, but the claim that a quarter will catch a sexually transmitted infection is preposterous
Dyslexic students like me need more support at university
Some universities are better at supporting dyslexic students than others, writes a student blogger
New play focuses on spectre of suicide in Northern Ireland post-Troubles
Pearse Elliott drama Man in the Moon inspired by real events tackles taboo subject in republican west Belfast, writes Henry McDonald
Number of university students seeking counselling rises 33%
Demand for counselling services on campuses in the UK has risen by a third since 2008 according to a new investigation.
My life as a disabled student
Starting university is stressful for everyone, but disabled students have an extra set of worries, writes student blogger and campaigner Michaela Hollywood
Students with disabilities get a career boost
A new website aims to help them through the graduate application process and into a top job
Dealing with homesickness is part of freshers’ week
More than half of university students experience homesickness, so you're not alone if you're missing home
Advice for students: how to concentrate
From smartphone apps that eliminate distractions to choosing the right place to study, Oliver Burkeman suggests five ways to work efficiently
Student health: when should you go to the doctor?
If you get ill at university your parents won't be there to take you to the GP. Here a doctor shares tips on how to look after your own healthcare at university