Britain’s universities have been abandoned to fight Covid-19 alone

Outbreaks centred on campuses seem likely, and the government’s opaque guidelines are little help, says professor Glen O’Hara

One in four students unable to access online learning during lockdown – survey

Survey by the National Union of Students calls for more academic and wellbeing support from universities

‘I like to get a bit sweaty’: work out a fitness plan that suits uni life

Exercise is great for physical and mental health – you just need to find something that inspires you

‘Don’t be afraid to ask for help’: taking care of your mental health at uni

If you’re finding it difficult to connect at university, get together with others online – and set aside time for energising exercise

Zoom socials and specialist tech: starting uni online as a disabled student

The move to studying and carrying out social activities online will allow for more inclusivity at university, providing the correct support is in place

How am I going to meet anyone? Student societies and clubs race to go digital

Students may have to take part in online extracurricular activities come September, but clubs and societies will still provide support networks and skills for the future

It’s never too early to think about jobs: how students can get a foot in the door

In a tough market, internships – even remote ones – are a step in the right direction

‘Do what you are passionate about’: how I turned my hobby into a job

Writing about race and mental health set up one student for a career in journalism

‘My heart jumps when a patient misses a session’: the Brazilian students helping prevent suicide

More than 1,500 people at high risk of suicide have been supported by an innovative mental health programme

I returned to uni for freshers’ week 20 years after leaving. Here’s what has changed

There’s more teetotalism – and students are more likely to have a job. As term begins, our writer visits Glasgow, her alma mater, to hear the hopes and fears of four first-years