Should Labour root its National Education Service in towns? Seeing the NES as a solution to Labour*s biggest electoral problem could bring relevance to a vague concept, writes John Morgan from Liverpool By John Morgan 25 September
More harmonious Open University looks to the future Staff at the &University of the Air* are more optimistic after the end of an unloved era of leadership, but challenges remain By Jack Grove 25 September
Spanish degree scandals raise wider questions over quality Accusations of academic malpractice have forced two resignations and reached the prime minister By David Matthews 25 September
Labour conference: lifelong learning &central* to party*s plans Shadow minister warns UK risks being overtaken by rivals in North America and Asia if sectors don*t work more closely together By John Morgan 24 September
Fears for repositories after EU backs new copyright rules Libraries worry that they could be caught up in a drive to force platforms like YouTube to share their profits with creators By David Matthews 24 September
Universities urged to follow Glasgow*s lead on slave trade past Scottish institution*s reparations for its slavery connections should be emulated by many more institutions, says black studies activist By Jack Grove 24 September
Minced testicles in the mix for &museum of bizarre science* Former doctoral student looks into the frontiers of research before the days of ethics committees By Matthew Reisz 23 September
Call to give early career researchers more independence Review of UK guidelines says junior scholars should spend 20 per cent of time on their own projects and personal development By Rachael Pells 21 September
UK universities* &misleading* rankings claims criticised Consumer group*s concerns follow last year*s Advertising Standards Authority crackdown By Chris Havergal 21 September
Brian Cantor to step down as Bradford v-c Move follows criticism of redundancy plans and no-confidence motion By John Morgan 20 September
UK sector eyes end to foreign student stagnation as rivals profit Immigration bill and education exports strategy seen as key windows for reform after disappointing MAC review By John Morgan 20 September
Academics urged to rethink research links with ethnic minorities Report sets outs recommendations for healthier collaborations By Matthew Reisz 20 September