Launch of REF to be delayed a year Funding changes rescheduled to give more time to pilot new metrics-based system, writes Zoe Corbyn 10 April
The driving force behind the effort to halt cuts to physics UCL's Mark Lancaster campaigns to preserve funding for his discipline. Zoe Corbyn reports 10 April
Don't ape others, says Hefce chief Eastwood urges institutions to show imagination and prosper on their own terms. John Gill reports By John Gill 10 April
Make better use of dropout data, quality watchdog urges QAA says few institutions employ statistics to help them improve support. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 10 April
NUS ditches its call to scrap fees 'Pragmatic' focus will give union more influence in tuition debate, new president tells Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 10 April
UK stem-cell research needs ?100m to retain world lead Global competition is catching up, first annual meeting of researchers warns. Zoe Corbyn reports 10 April
Show questions in advance to cut exam stress, say advisers Paper argues that such a move will help universities conform to disability law. Melanie Newman reports 10 April
Sheffield revamp prompts concern over sex equality University fields an all-male line-up in an expanded senior team. Melanie Newman reports 10 April
Extra cash for ERC reserve list European states are to offer funding to research finalists, but not the UK. Zoe Corbyn reports 10 April
It's not lonely at the top, but it is strange, v-c confesses John Gill learns about gossip, heroes and 'masters of the universe' from Sheffield Hallam's Phil Jones By John Gill 10 April
University entry reaches plateau Tories claim it will take a century to reach Labour's 50% participation target. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 3 April
Switch access focus to schools, urges v-c Tackling class inequalities early on will inspire more children to go to university. Melanie Newman reports 3 April
International scholars agree on standing of top journals Study says consensus in political science makes rankings useful tool for RAE. Zoe Corbyn reports 3 April
Access cash is best spent 'lower down the chain' Schools have more participation impact, leader of the 'no-bullshit university' tells Melanie Newman 3 April
Hepi predicts fee cap rise but no boost in subsidy Report says universities will lose out as Government seeks to claw back cash. Melanie Newman reports 3 April
Hefce shuffles library cards Senate House Library loses out in revamp of research library funding. Zoe Corbyn reports 3 April
'Moral panic' blamed for clampdown on research Academic fears her work on pupil-teacher relations would fail ethics rules today, says Melanie Newman 3 April
Regulation poses threat to sector's 'resilience', warns Warwick chief Reviews and initiatives put pressure on universities to constantly prove their worth. John Gill reports By John Gill 3 April
Universities warned about the pitfalls of outsourcing Contracting out staff and student services risks reducing academic control. John Gill reports By John Gill 3 April
Crisis management must target 'quiet catastrophes' Acting collegially is key to the sector's health, says a troubleshooting expert. John Gill reports 3 April
UK sees 24% rise in Indian students And total numbers of students from non-EU countries up by 7 per cent. John Gill reports By John Gill 27 March
Reforming leader softens approach But Sussex v-c still plans to sharpen research and broaden courses, says Melanie Newman 27 March
Geese asked to consider value of golden eggs Wellings looks to balance university interests with public good in IP review. John Gill reports By John Gill 27 March
Economists confirm existence of glass ceiling for women academics Study says 25 per cent of the gender gap in career progression is unexplained, writes Melanie Newman 27 March
Btec bamboozles course leaders Survey reveals misunderstanding over further education qualifications, says Melanie Newman 27 March
Battle of the ages fought on two fronts At 65, Sheila Rowbotham is fighting for her job and for a new wave of feminism, says Melanie Newman 27 March