Three of the country's biggest universities are handing out hardship grants.

COMMENT: Early school leavers are finding a job but it is a mixed blessing for them.

A week in the life of journalism student Jamie Ensor.

Unitec is planning for 6000 fulltime-equivalent students in 2019, down from 9669 in 2016.

Initial interviews only focused on excessive alcohol consumption and sexualised behaviour.

A University of Otago research team have recently returned from a month-long expedition to the sub-Antarctic Auckland Islands where they have been collecting data on a recovering population of southern right whales. / University of Otago

Trades tutors disciplined for serious misconduct over use of sex toys on fishing trip.

AUT staff "shocked" at proposed cuts to arts and humanities staff, says union.

Commissioner will probably take over Wellington Institute of Technology and Whitireia.

Funding shift creates 1060 extra trades academies places for Year 12 students.

COMMENT: The vice-chancellors of all NZ universities place a high value on free speech.

UE pass rates have dropped, but those who get through are doing better at university.

COMMENT: Massey University already addressing issue without need for Govt bullying.

Massey University vice-chancellor explains her decision to cancer Don Brash event.

Brash will lead a debate against Herald writers Simon Wilson and Fran O'Sullivan.

The former National Party leader was due to speak to students this morning.

The Government will soon make it harder for international students to work in New Zealand.

Comment: This is a country that has an education problem.

Labour appears surprised that its proposed changes would hit already struggling polytechs.

Tighter University Entrance rules lift university pass rates. / Jason Oxenham

COMMENT: Free speech is welcome, hate speech is not.

16 Whanganui Iwi members received Te Mana o Te Awa scholarships to further their studies.

56 per cent of student who completed survey considered dropping out of studies.

56 per cent of people who took part in research considered dropping out of studies.

It comes as a shortfall of $19m is expected by the Auckland-based institute this year.

Students say extended access to student loans will make a huge difference.

Medical student Freeman Apou is happy that the Government is lifting the cap on student loans for longer courses. / Dean Purcell

A Kiwi Noble prize winner has a fascinating new role at Massey University.

Fewer eligible for fees-free, and lower than expected enrolments

No charges laid but millions paid in alleged "cheating" service for uni assignments.