Still second-class in words and pictures Women are treated unfairly in sector's publications and websites, scholars say. Sarah Cunnane writes By Sarah Cunnane 7 January
Stop state cash for PhDs outside elite institutions, says 1994 Group Proposals labelled a 'protectionist' measure that will harm UK brand. Melanie Newman reports 7 January
Firm foundations for global comparisons Thomson Reuters begins building ‘unprecedented’ database that will inform THE’s World University Rankings. Phil Baty reports By Phil Baty 6 January
Leeds strike on cards if arbitration fails UCU demands that university rules out compulsory redundancies in cost-cutting plan. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 4 January
Freedom of thought is all we foment Even as he prepares to investigate the time the alleged Detroit bomber spent at UCL, Malcolm Grant argues that intellectual freedom on campus cannot be compromised 31 December
'Excellence'? Aye, there's the 'hub' Architects reveal commonly used buzzwords in university commissions. Hannah Fearn writes 31 December
Tighten your belts and prepare for a year of cut and thrust There will be no easy rides for anyone in higher education in 2010. Figures from the sector reflect on influences and aims 31 December
Jargon generator offers a reality check on language Sentence creation toy is 'warning' against obscurantist academic speak. John Morgan writes By John Morgan 31 December
Staff promised bright new year as London Met aims to move on quickly Governors agree to resign after Hefce threatens to withdraw funding. Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 31 December
Hefce budget to be slashed by £915m over three years Cut in the unit of resource equates to £190 per student. John Morgan and Melanie Newman report By John Morgan 31 December
A fine balance - but not all can manage it Study says department heads are a mix of jugglers, strugglers and copers. Melanie Newman reports 31 December
UHI's principal aims to deliver a healthy next-generation university James Fraser wants more cash to benefit students constrained by geography. Olga Wojtas reports By Olga Wojtas 31 December
Reaction forces SFC rethink on knowledge-transfer plans It's back to the drawing board as teaching funding proposals are also delayed. Hannah Fearn reports 31 December
'Wow' students to maintain the library's central position Professor calls for radical rethink to give 'digital natives' what they need. Matthew Reisz writes By Matthew Reisz 31 December
Don’t allow ‘climate of fear’ to develop NUS calls for calm as investigations at UCL continue into radical Islam claims. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 30 December
A serious turn makes a smart fit Effort to squeeze maths into problem of parallel parking earns praise. Zoë Corbyn reports 29 December
Opinion: The spectre at the lecture As he was wrapping up for the year, Peter Slater witnessed a disturbing vision of the future 27 December
Tough times ahead if ‘corporate’ agenda persists Figures from the sector discuss the year just gone and the one ahead. More views to follow in the Times Higher Education issue of 31 December 26 December
Why Kriss Kringle makes some tingle and jerking turkey can backfire As universities present their Christmas treats, Rose Wilkinson samples the seasonal offerings 25 December
Black Christmas for the academy Sector responds to festive ‘kick in the teeth for staff and students’. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 23 December
The nightmare before Christmas: grant letter announces £135m cut Mandelson slashes teaching funding while protecting research. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 22 December
Breadth of quality gives UK edge, says University Alliance Fight against research concentration hots up with analysis finding almost “no direct correlation between volume and excellence”. Zoë Corbyn writes 22 December
Support for historic buildings removed Oxford and Cambridge hit hardest by Hefce’s withdrawal of £40 million fund. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 21 December
Lust for the vampire It’s a case of Salem’s lots and lots as the bloodsucker phenomenon bites the American academy. Jon Marcus reports By Jon Marcus 20 December
Lib Dems to scrap tuition fees Policy’s confirmation is imminent and will put issue on the general election agenda. Melanie Newman reports 18 December
Atomic devastation? Nuclear physicists claim to have been singled out by the STFC for cuts that could destroy the discipline. Zoë Corbyn reports 18 December
In the name of Hefce, go Chief executive issued ultimatum to London Met governors before mass resignations: leave or risk the institution’s funding. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 17 December
Submissions focus on the weighting of impact in REF Concern that 25% is too high is a theme among many of some 300 responses. Zoë Corbyn writes 17 December
No ladder at Cumbria, not even for laureates Internal scholars have little chance of filling senior posts, staff complain. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 17 December
Student support may be targeted in £600m cutback, sources warn Pre-Budget 'steer' to fees review: students should bear brunt of cuts. Melanie Newman reports 17 December