Still at the crease
Thank you, Michael W. Thomas (Letters, 18 June), for drawing readers' attention to my "innings" of letters. If there's one thing worse than being talked about, etc etc. However, I know I can trust...
Thank you, Michael W. Thomas (Letters, 18 June), for drawing readers' attention to my "innings" of letters. If there's one thing worse than being talked about, etc etc. However, I know I can trust...
Academic takes job but shows reluctance to appear in the building ("The visiting fellow who will not visit", 18 June). You report this as if it were a new phenomenon.Neil Badmington, Penarth.

The UK's external examiner system is supposed to uphold standards across the sector. Rebecca Attwood asks if it still does the job
By cutting print stocks, university libraries can provide student-friendly services like wired-up work areas and social spaces. Are academics right to fear a loss of scholarly resources? asks Hannah...
Astronomy arouses passion in both scientific and religious circles. Few spend their lives studying the Universe, but Brother Guy Consolmagno hopes the International Year of Astronomy will bring out...

Critical heat - Can external examiners still keep standards from going up in smoke?
Review spurs action with warning that sector needs more investment. Melanie Newman reports
Minister stresses importance of the humanities to democracy. Rebecca Attwood reports
Academics must learn lessons from industry to prepare students for a harsh new world. Lee Bunce reports

Call for increased funding to maintain quality. Rebecca Attwood reports
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

Many students of the subject have no chance of a career in the profession, says Kent academic. Melanie Newman reports
Government and sector both are failing to make progress on needed reform, says former Education Secretary. Melanie Newman reports
UUK says 14-19 reforms will better equip students for university. Melanie Newman reports

Bloody Mary's moniker may be inappropriate, as Lucy Wooding discovers