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Older student numbers plummet

Numbers of older students are dropping and Government cuts are to blame, says the national student union and lobby group Grey Power.

Verity Johnson: Mature students take the biscuit

We don't talk enough about how fantastic mature-aged university students are, thinks Verity Johnson.

Student union critical of uni fee 'tinkering'

A reduction in the fee increases tertiary institutions can charge is likely to save the average student $60 a year, but student unions say this is unlikely to help solve student debt.

Reining in of university fees 'paltry'

University fee hikes are to be reined in by the Government - but a student union has dismissed any savings as paltry.

Otago Uni researchers receive $1.8m in funding

Otago University researchers have come out on top in health awards scooping up more than $1.8 million in funding for research.

Top scientists celebrate daughters success

Two of New Zealand’s top scientists have watched their daughters graduate on the same stage they were seated this week.

Students plan ahead for uni

More than 20 per cent of students who applied but failed last year to enter university have managed to fight their way back in.

More Kiwis gain degrees

More Kiwis have formal qualifications, according to new census figures released today.

Pair to speed up scientific publishing

Frustrated by the glacial pace of academic research, Daniel Johnston and Andrew Preston decided to propel scientific publishing into the 21st century.

Poorer schools defend UE lull

Principals at poorer schools have defended the huge drop-off in the number of students gaining UE, rejecting accusations they push students into "soft" subjects.

Low-decile schools fight back

Deep in the statistics (see our interactive) shines something bright. It is the long-maligned, low-decile schools fighting back.

Poorest schools hit hardest by UE move

Our poorest students have been hit the hardest by changes to University Entrance, with up to 50 per cent fewer pupils making it over the new threshold.

'Worst school' top performer

NCEA: Who wins, who loses? Our interactive will show you how your child's school has fared.

Cause of uni tummy bug a mystery

Health officials are yet to determine what caused a stomach bug that left 168 University of Auckland students severely ill.

Mary Holm: Tertiary fees are not tax deductible

However, borrower who is running a business is not precluded from obtaining interest-free student loan.

Mai Chen: St Bede's decision raises questions

The case of the St Bede's College students who breached Civil Aviation rules while on a school rowing trip raises some big questions. Lawyer Mai Chen looks at them.