Universities prepare for swine flu worst as nurseries take away soft toys
Colleges ready themselves for multiple outbreaks of swine flu on campuses this September
Universities may cancel freshers’ week over swine flu
Officials draw up contingency plans to postpone activities and close parts of campus if pandemic peaks at start of term
Student vets face spiralling debts
Half suffer from stress, often related to their financial problems, poll shows
Food for thought
As you cram for finals, you may rely on time-saving takeaways - but that could be counterproductive. Huma Qureshi explains
Sow good for you
Louise Tickle on how some students are growing their own fruit and vegetables to reduce bills
The art of being ill
Being ill at university is fine so long as it's self-inflicted, writes Harriet Swain
‘Make-believe and outright quackery’ – expert’s verdict on prince’s detox potion
Duchy's Detox Tincture also faces inquiry from Advertising Standards Authority following a separate complaint
Eyes wide shut
Large doses of caffeine may help ward off drowsiness as you cram in some extra revision but the side effects can damage your brain, body and performance
We’re all getting fatter and it may be contagious, claim economists
Figures since 50s show that obesity could be socially contagious and linked to status
Lights, inaction, music: University looks for the antidote to stress
Relaxation room at the University of Hertfordshire is designed to put the brakes on the pace of modern life