Opinion: Let us leave no stone unturned to meet student demand The Government must find a way to fund additional places, says Pam Tatlow, and there are options 30 June
Prepare for impact, universities told Hefce head says get set for REF by gathering evidence of how research pays off, Zoë Corbyn writes 29 June
STFC cuts hit research centre budgets Short-term reductions preface further funding losses. Zoë Corbyn reports 29 June
Hefce considered ‘nuclear option’ over London Met Dissolution was considered by funding chiefs as a ‘last resort’. Melanie Newman reports 26 June
Researchers welcome Science and Technology Committee’s comeback But lack of dedicated oversight for university policy worries v-cs. Rebecca Attwood and Zoë Corbyn report By Rebecca Attwood 26 June
Academics arrested as Iran crackdown escalates Seventy reformist scholars are detained by the authorities, writes John Gill By John Gill 26 June
Established powers must link up with 'Latin tiger' Europe and the US could be sidelined if they fail to form research alliances with Brazil, writes Phil Baty By Phil Baty 25 June
Learn to tell history with a popular touch A new masters course aims to train graduates to communicate their passion, writes Matthew Reisz By Matthew Reisz 25 June
Academic mobility principle 'ignored' by some EU states Members' failure to advertise community-wide is unfair to British scholars, writes Hannah Fearn 25 June
No outlet for work on men and boys Refusal to publish paper on ancient Greek pederasty a blow to freedom, scholars say. Lee Bunce reports 25 June
London Met was 'reassured' about non-completion threat Hefce's rules would not be applied 'literally', says a university briefing. Melanie Newman reports 25 June
Legal verdict 'may change face of industrial relations' Scholar claims ICE ruling marks a watershed in higher education. Melanie Newman reports 25 June
Reading lists inspected for capacity to incite violence Institution denies that review process amounts to censorship. Melanie Newman reports 25 June
No appetite to line up pockets of excellence with elite Future of the beleaguered agenda now depends on Lord Mandelson. Zoe Corbyn reports 25 June
Cutbacks imperil jobs across UK Multimillion-pound budget cuts could see whole departments wiped out, writes Melanie Newman 25 June
Minister unlocks cash for new Welsh university Review spurs action with warning that sector needs more investment. Melanie Newman reports 24 June
Arts are as vital as sciences, says Lammy Minister stresses importance of the humanities to democracy. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 24 June
Focus on business to survive the downturn, says Bucks New University v-c Academics must learn lessons from industry to prepare students for a harsh new world. Lee Bunce reports 24 June
Raise fee cap, says new 1994 Group chief Call for increased funding to maintain quality. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 23 June
Technology revolution stops at classroom doors, report says Demos says universities have yet to realise potential of technological innovations as Government launches drive to make the UK global leader in online learning. Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 23 June
Read all about it: ‘element of fraud’ in journalism education Many students of the subject have no chance of a career in the profession, says Kent academic. Melanie Newman reports 22 June
Reshuffle will not help progress or strategy, Clarke says Government and sector both are failing to make progress on needed reform, says former Education Secretary. Melanie Newman reports 19 June
Sharper university entrants are on the way UUK says 14-19 reforms will better equip students for university. Melanie Newman reports 19 June
Gagging clause prevents inquiry into standards Terms of academic's compromise agreement halt QAA and Hefce queries. Melanie Newman reports 18 June
Principled message of freedom for universities Unesco group calls for global ombudsman and index to bolster academic values, writes Phil Baty By Phil Baty 18 June
Plan eyes incentives to help the economy Mandelson's talk of sector raising skills in key economic areas worries leaders. John Gill reports By John Gill 18 June
Masters for less than high-flyers Business school says poor degree results are no bar to students applying for postgraduate study 18 June
Hefce backs off citations in favour of peer review in REF Research assessments in hard sciences will now be 'informed' by bibliometrics. Zoe Corbyn writes 18 June
Lecturers talk of students' 'shocking' abuse Study suggests that 'consumer attitude' may be fuelling harassment. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 18 June
Pinker leads international attack on UCL's 'unjust' treatment of scholar Letter lends support to professor suspended over charges of insubordination. Zoe Corbyn reports 18 June
Tutors taunted: academics offer examples of 'upwards harassment' by students and consider possible motives 18 June
Deficit leads to plan to shut 16 courses One London institution eyes job cuts, while others look at losses and pay. Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 18 June
The visiting fellow who will not visit A lecturer will take her sabbatical at Durham without leaving Canberra, writes Hannah Fearn 18 June
Publisher 'threat' to open access Elsevier approaches v-cs about taking repositories out of universities' hands. Zoe Corbyn reports 18 June
Foreign fees may founder as 'perfect storm' brews University heads fear recession, flu and visa rules will stop overseas students. Hannah Fearn writes 18 June
