Spin-off promises to make marking as easy as ABC Manchester developers say software can handle complex essay questions. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 20 March
Accurately target foreign students or lose, sector told Conference hears that the right pitch is key in luring demanding overseas 'consumers'. John Gill reports By John Gill 20 March
EU technology institute approved European Parliament agrees the future of a continental equivalent to MIT. Zoe Corbyn reports 20 March
Former rebel vows to make voting 'trendy' among young Chairman of new Whitehall citizenship body hopes to make politics matter to teens. John Gill reports By John Gill 20 March
Scots research funding up as teaching cash squeezed Budget rise of 3.4 per cent aids knowledge transfer, but academic job cuts are feared. Tariq Tahir reports 20 March
Red-tape burden cut for research grant-winners Councils' plan to cut paperwork raises questions over accountability. Zoe Corbyn reports 20 March
Examiner doubts value of SATs Entry qualification debate rumbles on as minister vaunts new diplomas. Melanie Newman reports By Rebecca Attwood 13 March
Setting sails for the future Knowledge Transfer Partnership honours sector's innovators and collaborators. John Gill reports By John Gill 13 March
REF may lead to restrictions on grant applications Metrics-based system will require more selectivity, say sector's senior figures. Zoe Corbyn reports 13 March
Students get more time with tutors, but it's no holiday Uclan cuts Christmas and Easter breaks to try to improve teaching. Melanie Newman reports 13 March
Third-stream cash is capped Many institutions are already at the new ceiling on knowledge-transfer funding. John Gill reports By John Gill 13 March
Hourly paid lecturer wins full-time staff rights in landmark ruling Tribunal says tutor 'had self-employment thrust upon her' by Sheffield. Melanie Newman reports 13 March
At the top, women still can't get a break from stereotypes .. Senior managers 'unjustly' perceive women as poor at delegating. Melanie Newman reports 13 March
... and press still puts their looks before achievements Half the profiles of female scientists make mention of appearance, writes Zoe Corbyn By Rebecca Attwood 13 March
Bone to steer UK policy on global agenda Higher education review to take the long view to ensure sector keeps pole position, says John Gill By John Gill 13 March
ESRC is criticised for 'biased' study Anti-GM scientist says survey of farmers is 'market research for biotech industry'. Zoe Corbyn reports 13 March
Student support does not go to the neediest, Birkbeck research finds Analysis indicates bursary distribution is failing to help widen participation. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 13 March
Personal touch proves key to student retention Early intervention is vital, say the institutions that buck the dropout trend. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 6 March
V-c upbraided for plans to cut social sciences at Keele Academics to raise concerns over 'erosion' of the field at professional conference. John Gill reports By John Gill 6 March
Dean dismissed for plagiarism Durham sacks academic after disciplinary tribunal upholds misconduct allegations. Tariq Tahir reports 6 March
Winners and losers in ‘good settlement’ for English sector Hefce chief hails 3.3% gain in 2008-09 budget, but 59 institutions will see cuts. Phil Baty reports By John Gill 6 March
Academic salary bills are a 'time bomb', say employers Vice-chancellors warn that pay rises, pensions and inflation could lead to financial woes, writes Melanie Newman 6 March
Scots parties reach accord on abolishing graduate fees SNP secures Lib Dems' backing in return for review of student support package. Tariq Tahir reports 6 March
RCUK abandons impact formula Councils admit defeat in hunt for algorithm to show economic value of research, reports Zoe Corbyn 6 March
Ratings to retain peer-review base Australia's research assessment revamp to use refereeing alongside metrics, John Gill writes By John Gill 6 March
Denham announces reviews to map out sector's future Minister promises long-term planning and lauds business partnerships. Melanie Newman reports 6 March
Cold spots to gain higher education centres Labour vows to 'unlock talent' by creating 20 new sites and 10,000 places in six years, writes John Gill By John Gill 6 March
Immigration rules are 'unrealistic' Institutions say keeping tabs on non-EU students is an impossible task, Melanie Newman reports 6 March
