‘No science cuts? I’ll throw a party’ Adam Afriyie indicates that Tories would reduce the 2010-11 budget if they come to power. Zoë Corbyn reports 12 March
Bournemouth head takes the reins at City Paul Curran hails appointment as ‘unique privilege’. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 11 March
Tony, George and Adolf's fighting talk Scholar addresses rhetoric's deadly role in turning 'jaw-jaw' into 'war-war'. Matthew Reisz reports By Matthew Reisz 11 March
Social scientists aim to save 'fragile flower' from retrenchment frost Academics prepare to defend the discipline from the pruning scissors. Matthew Reisz reports By Matthew Reisz 11 March
Overseas students happier, but still cold Noise and lack of bedding are among the problems faced by those from abroad. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 11 March
Rankings partner focuses on matters of reputation Thomson Reuters' invitation-only survey to gauge opinion on research and teaching. Phil Baty writes By Phil Baty 11 March
Students swear by module of 'obscenely hard' work Professor who practises what he preaches sees class enrolment soar. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 11 March
One extreme to the other and everything in-between Analysis for Hefce finds a spectrum of opinions on knowledge transfer's benefits. Hannah Fearn writes 11 March
Wales wants governors not cheerleaders Reviews foreshadow change in the governance and shape of sector and HEFCW. Hannah Fearn reports 11 March
Grenoble takes Giant steps towards collaboration A grouping of research institutes aims to become Europe's answer to MIT. Matthew Reisz reports By Matthew Reisz 11 March
Dual-strand science funding pots may move closer in wake of budget review 'Illogical' not to view QR and research council cash together, says BIS official. Zoë Corbyn reports 11 March
An essential equation: saving jobs is a question of fractions for UCU at Sussex University noncommittal on 'fractional scheme' to stave off redundancies. John Morgan writes 11 March
Dark clouds threaten UK prosperity if blue-skies research not a priority Science bodies issue warnings about budget cuts and directed funding, Zoë Corbyn writes 11 March
Implement peer review or resign, controversial journal’s editor told Ultimatum spells end for Medical Hypotheses in its current form. Zoë Corbyn reports 10 March
Academic to argue that conviction was unlawful Man found guilty of harassing v-c to tell judge that prosecution breached his right to free expression. Melanie Newman reports 9 March
What business wants: fewer graduates, higher fees, more input Employers’ association sets out proposals in pre-election manifesto as Lammy defends higher education for its own sake. Hannah Fearn reports 9 March
UK risks ‘relegation’ from top scientific nations, warns Royal Society The national academy says Britain cannot afford to cut science funding at a time when other nations are increasing their investment. Zoë Corbyn reports 9 March
No misconduct by professor who used student’s work in paper Panel finds no case to answer as student did not own copyright to her dissertation. Melanie Newman writes 8 March
STFC funding revamped to protect national facilities Responsibility for problems arising from currency fluctuations still unresolved. Zoë Corbyn reports 6 March
Cumbria faces £1m cut after ignoring rules on recruitment University appeals to Hefce for leniency in grant allocation. Melanie Newman reports 5 March
USS faces ethical dilemma over strip-mining operation Campaigners lobby pension fund to pull cash from controversial Indian scheme, John Morgan writes By John Morgan 4 March
Elites may get even more postgrad cash Hefce set to reassess research degree programme allocation after Smith review, writes Zoë Corbyn 4 March
Privately schooled graduates more likely to take further degrees Study suggests that the demographic profile of postgraduates is shifting. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 4 March
Volte-face in radiologist case Sheffield drops disciplinary action over conference submission and opts for review. Zoë Corbyn reports 4 March
This is going to hurt: carbon cuts will bring the pain Institutions warned to make 'urgent preparations' for energy efficiency scheme. Hannah Fearn reports 4 March
Short weeks or unpaid leave proposed to reduce wage bill Union calls for job protection as Sheffield moots potential cost-cutting moves. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 4 March
King's turns crisis study into business opportunity Military historians' war-game technology leads to a business-forecasting spin-off. Hannah Fearn writes 4 March
'Me' focus skews journal ratings Personal bias raises questions over use of lists to judge academic excellence. Hannah Fearn reports 4 March
American dreams inspired by the UK's fabled spires Liberal-arts bodies echo Oxbridge's buildings, teaching and traditions. Jon Marcus reports 4 March
Trojan accreditation: Private partners pose threat in the battle for students Universities are being undercut by colleges' low-fee offerings, UUK warns. Melanie Newman reports 4 March
‘Clear mandate’ for strike action at Sussex Massive turnout backs UCU move to combat job cuts. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 3 March
Tax business to abolish fees, union proposes UCU cites Crossrail arrangement as evidence that plan could work. Hannah Fearn reports 3 March
Tories promise universities A-level oversight Gove says move will prevent devaluation of qualification. Melanie Newman writes 2 March
Colleges look to Open for higher education lifeline AoC considers options as cuts and cap on student numbers threaten degree provision. Hannah Fearn reports 2 March
