Stand and deliver Business-facing universities require business-facing academics, says Deian Hopkin. But is a sceptical audience ready to admit it? 17 January
Leader: Cardinal lessons and virtues Diversity has always been an integral part of a university, but what are the core principles that should apply to all? By Ann Mroz 17 January
Time to ditch the ill-defined concept of our degree classification The number of firsts awarded is up again this year. But, argues Peter Williams, it's due less to brainier students and due more to inconsistent award practices. 17 January
Defining the undefinable Roy Harris takes a quizzical look at what it means to live in a dictionary culture when we question its apparent certainties. 10 January
We're building bridges to help tomorrow's scholars climb higher A bold plan to provide higher education partners to all trust schools and academies will benefit both institutions and students, writes Andrew Adonis. 10 January
Leader: The look's new, the goal is not The world, especially that of higher education, does not stand still. To continue to reflect the academy, we must also change. By Ann Mroz 10 January
Requiem for lost optimism Alan Ryan muses on the naive vigour of higher education in the Sixties. 10 January
Shrinking volumes As academic bookselling declines, Susan Bassnett sees hope for authors and readers alike in web publishing. 10 January
From mid-November, everybody wants everything done before Christmas Kevin Fong on how to manage a gift list alongside a list of scholarly chores that absolutely have to be done By Kevin Fong 7 December
