'Teacher-centred teaching' is way to improve learning, academic argues Paper says the prevailing student-first 'mantra' ignores tutors' strengths. Melanie Newman reports 28 February
'Academic hub' to focus on creative skills training Plan proposes 5,000 apprenticeships and better links with industry and schools. John Gill reports By John Gill 28 February
Stirling threatens Scottish consensus on staff rights University's decision to hold its own consultation on statutes reform worries UCU, writes Tariq Tahir 28 February
Student retention If you don’t want to lose students, recruit honestly and be sure freshers know what to expect, and what support is available, right from the start By Harriet Swain 21 February
Anti-immigration climate hits legitimate private colleges Bogus institutions have led to a siege mentality over visas, says Lord Tomlinson. John Gill reports By John Gill 21 February
University forced to consult staff Employees use law to compel Bournemouth to reveal financial details. Melanie Newman reports 21 February
Scots fear cash cuts will hit astronomy Minister says the UK science council's bid to save £80 million puts observatory jobs at risk. Tariq Tahir and Zoe Corbyn report 21 February
Ethics chief calls for tighter peer review Furore over journal's 'misstep' over suspect biology paper raises concerns. Melanie Newman reports 21 February
Retirement law a grey area for staff A survey finds that many wish to work past 65 but are unclear on their institutions' policies, writes Melanie Newman 21 February
Canada gains in the global game Overseas student applications contribute to record enrolment figures. John Gill reports By John Gill 21 February
Middle-class altruism is not all it may seem The academic who helped show how the better-off get more from comprehensive schools than the poor tells Melanie Newman of his experience of the class divide 21 February
Love of learning lost in 'studying for jobs' Anglia Ruskin head says 'Treasury-motivated' policy fosters instrumentalist view, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 21 February
Applications fall as study options narrow New rules lead to an overall drop of 9.2%, but 14 institutions buck trend. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 21 February
Low compliance with open-access rule criticised Too few research papers are making it into the public domain, study finds. Zoe Corbyn reports. 21 February
UK-India research projects win a bumper crop of cash Academic collaboration between the two nations gets a multimillion-pound boost. John Gill reports By John Gill 21 February
Media skills Obtaining press coverage for your research and gaining a name as a media commentator requires preparation By Harriet Swain 20 February
Admin cuts lead to loss of history centre at Glasgow A long-running funding row has led to an HEA budget review and reorganisation. John Gill reports By John Gill 14 February
Social science PhD students short on quantitative skills, study finds Employers and grant-holders concerned at lack of qualified research staff. Melanie Newman writes. 14 February
Tensions high at Liverpool Hope over hiring of dean Vice-chancellor's quality drive brings accusations of 'done deals'. Melanie Newman reports. 14 February
