British Academy will raise its voice in the public world We must 'bring the best of social science to the attention' of all, new president tells Matthew Reisz By Matthew Reisz 30 July
Protracted clashes with council led to the early departure of City's v-c Malcolm Gillies resigned after long-term conflicts over governance. Melanie Newman reports 30 July
Rivalry hots up but Malaysian students prefer British brand British Council says respected degrees and a weak pound will allow the UK to prosper. Phil Baty reports By Phil Baty 30 July
UK second only to US but cannot rest on its laureates Study says investment is needed to maintain Nobel record in science. Liz Rawlings reports 30 July
Merger is 'logical' in Edinburgh Queen Margaret's finances mean move now makes sense, says Napier manager. Hannah Fearn writes 30 July
What is freedom? Choosing your v-c Proposal is key part of plan for European 'Magna Charta' on scholars' rights. Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 30 July
Extra places plus clearing changes could equal poaching Government plans for 10,000 additional STEM places run into trouble. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 30 July
Four ventures with INTO record losses Accounts filed by a private provider of pre-degree courses show that four of its university partnerships made losses last year. 30 July
Historic and modern foundations face cuts Hefce savings drive targets cash for old buildings and two-year degrees. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 30 July
Row over data security and bullying settled out of court Grievance began with allegations of confidential files being accessed. Melanie Newman reports 30 July
Lord Mandelson says higher fees must mean more help for the poor First Secretary's speech hints at end to cap, but links it to wider access. Melanie Newman reports 30 July
Seminal stem-cell paper withdrawn Introductory text copied a 2007 report without attribution, writes Zo? Corbyn 29 July
Anglo-American universities must lead the way to a ‘global civil society’, says report Transatlantic institutions to combat ‘centripetal forces’ of globalisation. Hannah Fearn reports 29 July
It’s safe to come to UK, v-cs tell foreign students Swine flu fears assuaged. Phil Baty reports By Phil Baty 28 July
Mandelson says universities ‘are not factories for producing workers’ First Secretary aims to reassure sector in first major speech on higher education. Phil Baty reports By Phil Baty 27 July
Hefce unveils teaching cuts Nine institutions will lose more than ?1 million each in 2009-10. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 25 July
Bursary rule change leaves poorest out of pocket Move prompts renewed criticism of the Government’s maintenance-grant freeze. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 24 July
More places, but no more teaching grant 'Fiscally neutral' move opens door to 10,000 extra in STEM subjects. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 23 July
Institutions think the unthinkable and model 20% budget reductions Hefce says scale of cuts is nowhere near mooted 'worst-case scenarios'. Melanie Newman writes 23 July
Artists may hold the formula for a renaissance in maths Art is 'profoundly similar' to mathematics and can help revive it, paper argues. Hannah Fearn writes 23 July
Group reminds institutions of duty to help lowest paid Universities told of 'moral obligation' to pay more than minimum wage. Melanie Newman reports 23 July
Professor was constructively dismissed, tribunal finds Imperial ordered to pay ?63K to academic who made fraud accusations, says Melanie Newman 23 July
Obama plans windfall for US sector's poor relation Billions tabled for America's creaking community colleges. Jon Marcus reports from Miami By Jon Marcus 23 July
You won't win, you can't speak Dundee rector and by-election candidate was not invited to UCU debate. Melanie Newman reports 23 July
Abandon ‘out-of-date’ Haldane principle on research priorities Select committee says it’s time for ‘transparent and rigorous’ debate on publicly funded work. Melanie Newman reports 23 July
