Confrontational students raise the stakes in online abuse Academics are pragmatic about abuse but believe web bullying is on the rise. Tariq Tahir reports. 17 January
Social scientists are divided over possible use of citations in the REF The use of bibliometrics to assess non-science subjects splits academy. Zoe Corbyn reports. 17 January
Salford returns project cash after damning audit University agrees deal with DWP to hand back public money after report highlights flaws. John Gill reports. By John Gill 17 January
Rise in proportion of firsts to 13% renews inflation debate The classification system is under more scrutiny as the number of top awards handed out continues to climb. Rebecca Attwood reports. By Rebecca Attwood 17 January
Forget Harvard, Oxford is a match for Minnesota Magazine claims the ancient university's science reputation is slipping. Melanie Newman writes. 17 January
US suffers drop in enrolments from poorer families Soaring endowments at top universities fail to attract low-income students. John Gill reports. By John Gill 17 January
New UWE captain charts old course under fresh colours Youthful vice-chancellor hopes he can win over his predecessor's critics, writes Melanie Newman. 17 January
Second-degree students lose as rebels are sunk MPs accuse Government of 'contempt' for universities as Tory motion to save funding is voted down. Rebecca Attwood reports. By Rebecca Attwood 17 January
If the flood was bad, the clean-up was even worse, says chemist Ill-prepared university exacerbated damage to a laboratory, a Hull academic tells Zoe Corbyn. 17 January
The era of McDoctorates The only way to counter the AHRC's inanity is to be kind to your doctoral students, advises Simon Blackburn. 17 January
Creative writing exercises Jess Moriarty, senior lecturer in the School of Language, Literature and Communication at the University of Brighton, uses creative writing exercises to help lecturers develop and become more confident with their writing. 10 January
Thirty minutes to evaluate 10,000 words A proposed marking model has angered some academics. Rebecca Attwood writes. By Rebecca Attwood 10 January
Reviewers get more say on grants despite fears of insufficient training But revised system prompts concern over lack of specialist scrutiny. Melanie Newman reports. 10 January
10,500 sign petition to reverse cuts to science Academics say research will suffer as fear of job cuts and privatisation grows. Zoe Corbyn reports. 10 January
Researchers raise questions over validity of REF citations criteria Omission of papers listed in subject databases worries some academics, writes Zoe Corbyn. 10 January
Fees 'do not buy' a guaranteed degree Draft 'contract' aims to spell out students' academic obligations, says Melanie Newman 10 January
Australian sector asks for cash to compete with US Universities seek more funding to try to keep pace with the global elite, reports John Gill. 10 January
Reprimand for Keele lecturer over open letter Rebuke for criticism of management sparks debate over freedom, writes Melanie Newman. 10 January
QAA to enlist students to audit quality Plan to add undergraduates to inspection teams is proving controversial, writes Rebecca Attwood. By Rebecca Attwood 10 January
Academics take off for scholastic nirvana Retreats allow scholars to rediscover the joys of writing. Rebecca Attwood reports. By Rebecca Attwood 10 January
Spending spree on RAE stars may spark cash crisis Universities face financial squeeze. John Gill reports. 10 January