Lecturer disputes demo notice law Arrested protester challenges police's requirement for six days' warning. Melanie Newman reports 7 May
It all adds up to connecting with people about numbers Ian Stewart is being honoured for his work promoting maths and sharing his passion for it with the public. Hannah Fearn reports 7 May
The 'giant of Africa' awakens from its slumber Nigeria intends to join the international elite within a decade. Phil Baty reports from Abuja 7 May
Internet is fostering a 'want it now' culture among students Report issues warning over impact of Web 2.0 on teaching and learning, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 7 May
REF may distort journal choices Concern as researcher is 'steered away' from a specialist publication. Hannah Fearn reports 7 May
MEPs to rein in changes to animal testing Scientists successfully lobby for weakening of restrictions on primate experiments. Zoë Corbyn reports 6 May
Oxford college accused of stifling free speech A University of Oxford college has been accused of stifling free speech after it cancelled a lecture by a controversial anti-Zionist rabbi. 5 May
University scholarships signal ‘new era’ in Anglo-Iraqi relations In London, Prime Minister Maliki unveils a raft of initiatives to strengthen ties with the UK higher education sector, while in Basra, British forces withdraw. John Gill reports By John Gill 3 May
Outsiders required to deliver economic impact Nesta says universities need ‘boundary spanners’ to build commercial links and boost businesses. Hannah Fearn reports 1 May
Students say Bologna Process has yet to improve their opportunities EU ministers pressed to spur progress on mobility and wider participation. Hannah Fearn reports 30 April
Between kids and classes, study can be a real squeeze Student parents cite financial aid, childcare and isolation as problems. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 30 April
Open access will get another look Research councils to revisit issue after study shows policies having little impact. Zoe Corbyn writes 30 April
Journey to the east as scholars return home. China targets 2,000 top academics with Thousand Talents plan. Carolynne Wheeler reports 30 April
State demands £106 million research refocus Urgent review is called for as funding pots set to be raided to finance programmes. Zoe Corbyn reports 30 April
Anarchist scholar sued over v-c web disclosure UEL claims damages and a permanent injunction against Chris Knight. Melanie Newman reports 30 April
Brits study less than continental cousins Report says UK degree demands might be less onerous, too. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 30 April
Nearly one third of London Met's class of 2006 failed to complete FoI figures undermine university's case against huge Hefce clawback. Melanie Newman reports 30 April
FEC review calls for tighter governance and monitoring But 'positive' review finds no evidence that uplift cash is being used incorrectly. Zoe Corbyn reports 30 April
Unions decry cuts made with no 'meaningful consultation' UCA defends review process that resulted in more than 50 redundancies. Melanie Newman reports 30 April
Students' union accused of snooping on lecturers It simply wants advance warning of cancelled lectures, says president. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 30 April
Ucea makes 0.3 per cent pay offer Employers’ organisation says move is ‘realistic, responsible and credible’ in the prevailing economic conditions. Melanie Newman reports 27 April
Edinburgh students reward best teachers Eusa awards ceremony recognises the top of the pedagogic pops. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 25 April
UCU to ballot for strike action Ucea ‘bewildered’ as move is announced less than halfway through an agreed timetable for negotiations. Melanie Newman reports 23 April
Scots fee debate is a 'non-starter' Universities Scotland chief to argue it is 'futile' to consider move in downturn, writes Hannah Fearn 23 April
Interest intensifies in UK degrees delivered overseas Some fear offshore growth will slash the numbers coming to the UK to study. Hannah Fearn reports 23 April
Humble v-c welcomes University of the Air's open-access destiny The Open University's Brenda Gourley discusses the institution's future with Melanie Newman 23 April
Bankruptcy should be a real option, argues think-tank Policy Exchange's call to end 'no-fail culture' draws mixed response. Melanie Newman writes 23 April
Wage expectations are way off the mark Students overestimate starting salaries by 10 per cent on average, study finds. John Gill reports By John Gill 23 April
Liverpool John Moores faced 27 tribunal cases in past three years Questions raised about 'distant' management and 'litigious culture'. Melanie Newman reports 23 April
Burden of oversight grows as committee membership drops IUSS workload expands as average attendance at meetings falls to six MPs. Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 23 April
