Removal of sceptic raises heat in the blogosphere Controversy after university parts ways with a questioner of climate change. John Gill reports By John Gill 19 February
Hefce report warns over lack of funds for teaching Study says financial pressure may erode sector's reputation for quality. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 19 February
Particle physicists fear PhD funding 'disaster' Field will suffer most from STFC's proposed changes to support for doctoral students, Zoë Corbyn hears 19 February
Fees indecision could cause universities to sink, science adviser says Institutions could go ‘bankrupt’ and STEM subjects falter as politicians put off debate, Zoë Corbyn hears 12 February
IT and libraries prioritised as UCU considers strike tactics Pay-machinery talks continue but union document prepares for the worst. Melanie Newman reports 12 February
Poachers eye rich pickings amid the RAE's pockets of excellence Research stars at teaching-led universities may be headhunted by the elite, writes Zoë Corbyn 12 February
Key to nature's medicine chest lies in the desert's heart A PhD student at Strathclyde is studying Bedouin lore to develop new drugs. Olga Wojtas reports 12 February
Governors and academics are 'out of touch' More constructive contact is needed between key groups, survey suggests. Melanie Newman reports 12 February
HEA boss says rethink the relationship with students Overhauling curriculums and assessment calls for 'engaged partnerships'. Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 12 February
Post-1992s need new governance structures, argues Leeds Met head Lee says that his forced resignation highlights an urgent need for reform. Melanie Newman writes 12 February
Lib Dems want better teaching and no fees Party policy would also abandon 50% target and revamp PhD training, writes Melanie Newman 12 February
Winchester restates first principles with 'generalist' liberal arts degree New course aims to produce critical thinkers with broad knowledge. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 12 February
Overwhelming support for new model IP contracts Universities and businesses back use of Lambert Agreements, says survey. Hannah Fearn reports 12 February
Uh-oh Canada: Obama pledge could win back researchers Brain drain to north could reverse as cuts bite and US President commits to science. John Gill reports By John Gill 12 February
Scientists call for a revolt against grant rule they claim will end blue-skies research Letter blames research councils' policies for fall in number of UK Nobel laureates, reports Zoë Corbyn 12 February
Fees, not bullying, led to my exit, says Lee Leeds Met v-c denies university claims about concerns over his management approach, reports Melanie Newman 6 February
Million+ fears QR formula will reinforce hierarchies 'Nationally significant' work deserves RAE-based cash, too, says think-tank. Zoe Corbyn writes 5 February
Students, get it off your chest Suggestion boxes could be used to encourage overseas learners to complain. John Gill reports By John Gill 5 February
Post-92s say part-time enrolments are falling because of unfair policy Call for Government to extend 'free at enrolment' funding to all. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 5 February
Applicants are denied shelter from the storm Universities can't cope with higher demand as the recession bites. John Gill and Jon Marcus report By Jon Marcus 5 February
'We train artists, not passive vessels or mere pretenders' Good acting is built on reflection, not reality-TV dreams, the head of acting at Central School of Speech and Drama tells Melanie Newman 5 February
MPs versus v-cs: university heavyweights parry blows The Select Committee fails to draw blood in its probe of the state of higher education. John Gill reports from ringside on the feints and footwork By John Gill 5 February
'HE in FE' holds its own in National Student Survey Students rate the feedback they receive in further education colleges, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 5 February
Leeds Met forced to reveal that Lee's exit followed governors' ultimatum V-c chose to leave rather than face suspension over bullying allegations, says Melanie Newman 5 February
Analysis backs open-access path for scholarly publishing Jisc report says publishing landscape should be reshaped to deliver better value, writes John Gill By John Gill 5 February
Hundreds rally to fight cuts at London Met Students, staff, MPs urge support for institution in wake of Hefce clawback. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 5 February
Business to teach academics to lead Aspire programme pairs private-sector chiefs with lecturers keen to progress. Hannah Fearn reports 5 February
Face suspension or resign, Leeds Met told v-c Bullying allegation triggered Simon Lee’s departure, reports Melanie Newman 2 February
Staff demand to know why v-c and chancellor left Union bemoans lack of ‘transparency’ at Leeds Met as acting chief executive appointed. Melanie Newman reports 30 January
Leeds Met appoints acting chief executive Geoff Hitchins steps into the breach for a third time. 29 January
All excellence is guaranteed cash Research rated 4*, 3* and 2* will receive funding wherever it is found. Zoe Corbyn reports 29 January
