Scholar's 'queer' curiosity tract Revisionist account of eminent Victorian aims to find space for the sexual. Matthew Reisz reports By Matthew Reisz 28 January
Participation gap narrows between young rich and poor Major Hefce study also shows that the gender divide is closing. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 28 January
Money talks: students receptive to subject premiums Applicants willing to consider higher fees for better job prospects. Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 28 January
Stark facts exposed about anti-regulation therapist Campaigners post details online of professor's unconventional methods. Melanie Newman writes 28 January
Cambridge pressed to give unions recognition UCU and Unite seek formal agreement that will end 'dotty' anachronism. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 28 January
Beware ‘unintended consequences’ of cuts, Welsh Assembly told Sector warns that funding shifts may damage competitiveness. Hannah Fearn reports 27 January
Independent probe into UCL’s ‘suicide bomber’ Review will examine whether Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was radicalised during his time at Gower Street. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 26 January
Appraisal system will restrict freedom, scholars say Academics fight proposals to align individuals’ research goals with managers’ objectives. Hannah Fearn reports 25 January
Publisher attempts to rein in radical medical journal Editor rejects proposal to have submissions peer reviewed. Zoë Corbyn reports 23 January
The counterfeiters: fake institutions escape clampdown Database shows 271 bogus universities are still operating in the UK. Melanie Newman reports 22 January
Undergraduate numbers continue to rise Ucas figures show 6 per cent increase in students with places in 2009-10. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 21 January
Sex for grades in Africa's academy Sexual harassment 'normalised' in Ghana and Tanzania, research discovers. John Morgan writes By John Morgan 21 January
Funding council seeks powers to eject vice-chancellors 'Assault' on university autonomy comes in wake of London Met crisis. Melanie Newman reports 21 January
To sail ahead, staff should be in the same boat on pay Exeter study identifies correlation between success and wage equality. Hannah Fearn reports 21 January
Technological gizmos to revolutionise study Hannah Fearn reports on predictions of emerging technology that will improve teaching and learning 21 January
As the good times rolled, a quarter of universities ended up in the red PwC raises questions about how the academy will cope with cuts. Melanie Newman reports 21 January
The people's view on degrees most likely to lead to work Law, English and maths top list of subjects seen as useful in the job market. Melanie Newman writes 21 January
Plymouth's 'enterprising' spirit is called into question Businessman complains to ASA over 'misleading' brand slogan. Hannah Fearn reports 21 January
China spends as Uncle Sam tightens the purse strings Forum reveals key divergence in approaches to academy funding. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 21 January
Lord Drayson refuses to consider crossing the floor Minister reveals little except his desire for a Labour victory at the polls. Zoë Corbyn reports 21 January
Despite colleagues' support, cuts cause deep traumas Academics rally to defend 'inspiring' historian who faces possible redundancy. Matthew Reisz reports By Matthew Reisz 21 January
With top posts vacant, staff ask ‘why’ and ‘what next?’ Sudden loss of v-c and finance director has Manchester academics asking questions about the future. Hannah Fearn writes 20 January
Politics makes a mockery of impact ‘Knowledge resistance’ undermines efforts to show influence of academic work, social scientist says. Melanie Newman reports 19 January
Teachers must be a class apart Conservatives plan to make teaching a ‘brazenly elitist’ profession. Melanie Newman 18 January
Cut ‘failed’ ex-poly humanities departments, says peer Opinions divided in Lords debate on higher education budget cuts. Melanie Newman reports 17 January
Nutt unveils independent alternative on drugs Fourteen-strong committee to provide non-political scientific advice, ousted professor says. Zoë Corbyn reports 15 January
We ‘just don’t like them’ is adequate reason to dismiss advisers, claims shadow science minister At a science debate Adam Afriyie argued that governments were entitled to sack academic experts on any terms at all. Zoë Corbyn reports 15 January
Firsts rise again Percentage of students with top honours increases by 1 per centage point, Hesa statistics show. Melanie Newman reports 14 January
Too many cooks, not enough cash RCUK report queries academic staffing levels as the recession continues. Zoë Corbyn reports 14 January
Tory government would postpone REF, Willetts reveals Delay of up to two years planned to get to grips with impact measure. Melanie Newman reports 14 January
'Rape fantasy' author aims to suppress negative review Legal threat strives to conceal 'disgraceful' views, historian claims. Melanie Newman writes 14 January
Conflict of interest fear as City seeks v-c Writers of report that triggered Malcolm Gillies' exit advise on his successor. Melanie Newman reports 14 January
Academy's freedoms threatened as libel law lands scholars in dock A "huge rise" in the number of libel cases involving academics has been highlighted by a prominent media lawyer. 14 January
Doctoral doom: smaller players will leave market without cash injection UKCGE warns that the economy will suffer if PhD capacity is reduced. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 14 January
Cap fits, reform loan repayments instead Million+ report offers fundraising alternative to higher tuition fees. Melanie Newman reports 14 January
SFC withheld papers from publication, say principals Reluctance to publish meetings in full is keeping 'secret discussions' private, writes Hannah Fearn 14 January
