Getting a university degree was once seen as a useful path to a lucrative career. Yet high tuition fees are deterring many, especially given that employers are increasingly looking beyond academics, instead considering a range of other factors. So is the traditional degree a thing of the past?

A decade ago, 'luxury' might have meant a Mercedes, a Prada bag or a Rolex. But in 2016, old symbols of extravagance are out and people are searching for more meaningful things to spend on. With the market thought to have grown just 1-2% in 2015, is this the end for traditional luxury fashion brands?

That effortless sense of style and just-so way of carrying oneself – some people have it and some don’t. But how exactly do we determine what is and isn’t cool? Joel Dinerstein, author ofThe Origins of Cool in Postwar America, explains the origin of ‘cool’ and its evolution over the decades.

Gallons of beer, unwashed dishes, and all-nighters after a week of parties – all cornerstones of the student lifestyle. But in 2016, the stereotype is increasingly out of date. Students are drinking less, working more and paying more. How does it affect the way they see their time at university?