A merit-based admissions lottery and strict caps on how many private school pupils go to Russell Group universities are necessary for a more egalitarian society, argue Aaron Reeves and Sam Friedman
Support networks, mentoring and inter-institutional collaboration could make a big contribution to improving representation, says Mercy Denedo
Departing Manchester vice-chancellor discusses sector finances, pay gaps and letting go after 14 years
Great British Bake Off finalist and researcher at the University of Leicester discusses the importance of community outreach, and what academia can learn from baking
Milestone marks biggest rise in number of ranked universities in five years
