Andrew Adonis interview: ‘I learned to survive very young’

Lord Adonis' challenging start in life – he was in care as a boy – shaped his political perspective. His new book provides his own fascinating account of the five days that gave us the coalition

Give us the Mr Men version of history

Open thread: Michael Gove doesn't seem to think Roger Hargreaves' characters make good teaching aids. Can you prove him wrong?

Anne Frank’s diary isn’t pornographic – it just reveals an uncomfortable truth

Emer O’Toole: Instead of banning the diary from schools, as Gail Horalek would like, we should teach girls not to be ashamed of their bodies

Gill Howie obituary

Other lives: Inspirational professor and philosopher who sought to develop feminist philosophy

Once upon a time on a campus near you

Sharing the journeys of fictional students can throw a new light on what you're going through

Jean Floud obituary

Leading educational sociologist and academic who became the principal of Newnham College, Cambridge

Timothy McFarland obituary

Other lives: Expert on medieval German literature who opened up horizons for many students

George Papadopoulos obituary

Other lives: Leading figure in international education who worked for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Guardian Students Ebook: How to blog

Get advice on blogging from the likes of Roy Greenslade, Owen Jones and the Guardian's social media team

24 hour library people: all work, no play?

Late night libraries offer busy students more flexibility. But do they create an unhealthy attitude to work?Poll: should all universities offer 24 hour libraries?

Robert Welch obituary

Other lives: Teacher and writer admired for introducing Irish culture to a wide audience

Anatomies by Hugh Aldersey-Williams; Extremes by Kevin Fong – review

Two contrasting books show the right and wrong ways to write about science, says Alice Roberts

Magnifique! Académie française elects first British-born member

Poet and professor Michael Edwards, 74, from Barnes, joins elite learned body that defends the purity of the French language

Ronald Dworkin obituary

Brilliant philosopher of law who put human dignity at the centre of his moral system

How Children Succeed by Paul Tough – review

Is fostering 'character' the secret to creating confident, determined children? By Geraldine Brennan