Off to find the art side of the Moon American professor plans to win Google lunar prize with artistic robots. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 26 November
Autonomy paradox traps the academy Alternatives to state funding come with strings attached, UCU study finds. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 26 November
Fears over future of science ring-fence At a cross-party debate, both Labour and Conservative representatives set off warning bells about whether science funding will be maintained at its current levels. Zo? Corbyn reports 25 November
Task forces to probe academy-industry relations CIHE launches groups as part of revamped remit. Hannah Fearn reports 24 November
Selective publication of hacked emails is ‘mischievous’, says East Anglia More than 1,000 documents relating to climate change research have been stolen from the university and published online. Zo? Corbyn reports 23 November
London Met governors asked to consider their position Hefce puts officials on the spot after review finds them responsible for fiasco. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 23 November
Roper is to blame for fiasco, but London Met’s board bears responsibility Report into overpayments to university finds top officials were aware of problems but took no action. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 20 November
Gillies to lead London Met Former head of City named vice-chancellor. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 19 November
Specialisation is th e way forward, says Bath v-c But critics worry that limiting activities will curtail income streams. Melanie Newman reports 19 November
Putting the science back into fiction A new book aims to engage with genuine, rather than far-fetched, advances. Matthew Reisz reports By Matthew Reisz 19 November
Big thinking wins big gifts Universities profit from philanthropists' faith in their ability to change lives. Hannah Fearn writes 19 November
Happiness research makes academics rather unhappy ?4.4m ESRC study of subjective wellbeing labelled 'disgraceful' and 'spooky'. Melanie Newman writes 19 November
'Constipated' pitches about being 14th best fail to hit the mark Institutions marketed like a novelty band will not stand out, conference hears. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 19 November
'Reform will be very difficult, but it is the only way to go' Universities must hold nerve despite protests, says head of grande école. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 19 November
Cost is the big deterrent for would-be students Survey finds those from poorer backgrounds are likely to have a poorer experience, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 19 November
Postgraduate focus is likely future for Cambridge Scholar predicts change as university history prompts reflection. Melanie Newman reports 19 November
Cash-for-quality link could be 'damaging' Government may get fingers burnt over proposal, senior figures warn. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 19 November
Engage with quality assurance or face state takeover, scholars told Academy autonomy being eroded by 'power creep', former QAA head warns. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 19 November
Shared space - good for collaboration or too noisy? Trend for less expensive open-plan offices is not always the best option, writes John Morgan By John Morgan 19 November
Consultation aims to delineate relationship between scientists and ministers Government intends to update rules of engagement regarding policy advisers. Zo? Corbyn reports 17 November
MMU plans up to 127 job losses ‘Outraged’ union intends to fight redundancies as university starts consultation. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 17 November
Sir Roy Anderson steps down as Imperial rector When he returns to research, Sir Keith O’Nions will become acting rector. Melanie Newman writes 16 November
No confidence in Leeds v-c as UCU members ballot for strike Union claims proposed 10 per cent cut in academic staff would push Leeds to bottom of staff-student ratio table. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 13 November
Tories likely to stick with framework if they take over Willetts welcomes document but is wary of its narrow economic focus. Melanie Newman writes 12 November
Beautiful minds converge to inspire Nobel prizewinners of the future Arab nation aims to light a beacon for education at the third Festival of Thinkers. Matthew Reisz reports By Matthew Reisz 12 November
Crisis talks: part-timers pose threat to standards Rise of casual labour in the academy is dangerous, conference hears. Phil Baty reports from Shanghai 12 November
Poor staff relations threaten Birmingham’s sociology department The faculty has also been criticised for a poor RAE showing and a lack of research grants. Melanie Newman reports 12 November
Unions angry over breaches to collective salary negotiations Some universities have implemented salary rises despite the lack of a pay deal. John Morgan writes By John Morgan 12 November
When it comes to pornography, vulgar humanities are happy to talk turkey By Rebecca Attwood 12 November
FEC scrutinised as deficit lingers BIS asks why ?2bn gap between research costs and income persists. Melanie Newman reports 12 November
