Sussex 'deaf' to objections to childcare changes Academics at the University of Sussex say they were left stunned at a meeting of the institution’s senate when management refused to discuss motions put forward by union members of 17 departments over the closure of a childcare scheme. By Elizabeth Gibney 6 December
UCL 'heart and soul' at risk in statute fight A second stab at reforming path to dismissal draws UCU counter-attack. Elizabeth Gibney writes By Elizabeth Gibney 6 December
Women demand seat at the tables Manifesto calls for university rankings to take gender gap into account. David Matthews writes By David Matthews 6 December