A sober view of freshers’ week
Don't blame student unions for binge-drinking, says Sarah Morrison
‘Is drinking too much really that big a deal?’
Should you have a sexual health check? Must you find a new GP? And will people know if you're a virgin? Dr Adam Connor, a university doctor, answers some Frequently Asked Questions
Depression: ‘I just wanted to disintegrate’
College voices: Emily Persaud wants to shine some light on mental health issues
The party’s over
Students tend to be portrayed in the media as hard-drinking hedonists. But that's simply no longer the case. Jessica Shepherd finds out why sober is becoming cool
‘She saved my life’
Students are at increased risk of meningitis, so they should know the symptoms and look out for their mates, writes Jessica Shepherd
Drink-fuelled antics? Not our fault, say students
College leaders have attacked firms organising pub crawls. But the companies say it is student unions themselves that foster the worst excess
Clear thinking?
Open Thread: Growing numbers of students are turning to performance-enhancing drugs to improve their grades. Do you approve?
Donovan aims to put students on higher plane
· Meditation to underpin university's curriculum· David Lynch backs singer's proposal for institution
Smoothie transition
Is it really goodbye to the student union bar, and hello to mango energisers and campus gyms? Jessica Shepherd reports.
Bet you couldn’t do it
Jamie MacColl: There's the usual furore over A-level results again this year. But how many adults could cope with the workload sixth-formers endure?