New BBSRC chief 'Olympic gold medallist' of research Council head takes a tough line on science's right to move forward, reports Zoe Corbyn 2 October
Pass the exam hall to enter Dragons' Den Innovative assessment techniques are being used to challenge students, finds Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 2 October
What price a fair system? Full tuition fees for students Economist argues that higher education does more for graduates than society. Chloe Stothart reports By Chloe Stothart 25 September
Academics told they must embrace online future Lecturers are falling behind students in the use of new technologies. John Gill reports By John Gill 25 September
Million+ head says beware of concessions to business V-c urges Government to resist the 'demand-side' approach to funding, writes Melanie Newman 25 September
CBI task force calls for more 'business-friendly' degrees Concern grows over industry interference in higher education, writes Hannah Fearn 25 September
Plymouth to axe staff to save cash Some 100 academic posts under threat following a strategic review. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 25 September
Researchers fear Pentagon will infiltrate anthropology US military largesse threatens academic integrity, claim anthropologists. John Gill reports By John Gill 25 September
Goodwill built on willingness to listen and straight talk The SNP Education Secretary has won admiration for her refreshing approach, writes Olga Wojtas 25 September
Exams cut by 20 per cent in bid to improve assessment New strategy aims to promote deep learning and provide better feedback, reports Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 25 September
Research elite reject focus on innovation European universities say governments should not rely on them to drive economy, Zoe Corbyn writes 25 September
PhD students need help developing a 'writing voice', educationists say Report says doctoral candidates are not prepared for research-driven environment, writes Zoe Corbyn 25 September
Did poor teaching lead to crash? Business academics are accused of ignoring social and political questions. Zoe Corbyn reports 25 September
Lack of global strategy a grave threat, v-c warns John Gill reports on fears that some universities' reliance on overseas income is unsustainable By John Gill 25 September
Reform unfair aid system, says Hepi Report calls for national pool of fee income to end 'market' in bursaries. Melanie Newman reports 18 September
UEL governors confirm v-c's suspension over leadership Concerns about Martin Everett's management are being investigated. Melanie Newman reports 18 September
Humanities overlooked by politicians ... but metrics won't improve things, says British Academy. Zoe Corbyn and Hannah Fearn report 18 September
Hefce's shift of access funds will put a hole in budgets V-c says move that could cost institutions dear is akin to rearranging deckchairs, says Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 18 September
Staff may get a zero salary offer to avoid redundancies University coffers take a hit from unexpectedly high pay costs, report Phil Baty and Melanie Newman By Phil Baty 18 September
Sector told to show house is in order John Denham calls for a faster response to concern over standards, Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 18 September
Eastwood: spare a thought for boys Funding chief says Bill offers universities chance to assess diversity policies, reports Melanie Newman 18 September