Scholar triumphs as Uclan ordered to release homeopathy material Tribunal rejects appeal and cites public interest as a reason for disclosure. Zoë Corbyn reports 17 December
Architects doubt benefits of 'greenwash ecotecture' Adapting existing buildings should be best practice for sector, critics state. Hannah Fearn reports 17 December
Dystopian vision of Academy 2034 Scholars predict the shape of things to come to stop it becoming a reality. Hannah Fearn reports 17 December
STFC slashes funding for astronomy and physics Effort to plug £40 million hole will involve cuts in studentships, fellowships and grants. Zoë Corbyn reports 16 December
Long goodbye at London Met Governors bow to pressure and resign, but final departures won’t occur until summer 2010. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 16 December
London Met’s financial future hangs in the balance Outcome of board meeting will determine whether Hefce offers the beleaguered institution more funds. Melanie Newman reports 14 December
The Brit stuff The BNSC calls for UK investment in manned space exploration as the Government announces the centre’s replacement. Zoë Corbyn reports 12 December
Reframe the ‘toxic’ language of fees, v-c urges UUK debate hears that moving the emphasis away from debt would end ‘sleepless nights’ about costs. Melanie Newman reports 11 December
Academy denounces £600 million funding cut Sector faces ‘incredibly difficult’ struggle to maintain standards in wake of move, leaders warn. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 10 December
Deputy leader steps down only seven months after taking up post Manager who blamed top staff for financial woes leaves Gloucestershire. Melanie Newman writes 10 December
Call for more theory elicits protests in practice Leeds programme head resigns over demand for more academic input, writes Melanie Newman 10 December
UCL provost: libel law is stifling academic freedoms Head to add signature to new petition calling for reform of English legislation. Zoë Corbyn reports 10 December
Something rotten? Row over Wales' validation of 'fundamentalist' BAs Overseas accreditation of private Danish courses leads to unholy clash. Melanie Newman reports 10 December
Redrawing ranking rules for clarity, reliability and sense First round table to improve methodology sets out problems to be resolved. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 10 December
'Let feminine side of learning thrive' The limiting effects of the 'male' nature of higher education are challenged. Hannah Fearn reports 10 December
Struggle for identity on the doctoral battleground Universities worry as vocational schools muscle in on a vital monopoly. Matthew Reisz reports By Matthew Reisz 10 December
Pedagogy a poor second in promotions Study finds 'hypocritical' sector fails to practise what it preaches. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 10 December
Embattled board refuses to resign London Met governors claim damning report isn't based on the evidence. Melanie Newman writes 10 December
REF rivals square off over value of impact proposal Supporters debate opponents at round table event as consultation nears end. Zoë Corbyn reports 10 December
Report damns Student Loan Company’s ‘conspicuous failures’ Sir Deian Hopkin’s analysis calls for overhaul of senior management in wake of processing blunders. Melanie Newman reports 8 December
Lord Browne begins Fees and finance panel makes first call for evidence. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 7 December
Cumbria plans to ‘mothball’ historic campus Protests greet university’s decision to end undergraduate provision at Ambleside. Melanie Newman reports 5 December
Two vice-chancellor appointments announced York St John and University of London name successors. Melanie Newman reports 4 December
Want of 'quants' bad news for UK Social sciences' standing threatened by dearth of quantitative teaching. Melanie Newman reports 3 December
Would-be students not getting the message about bursaries Information often comes too late to influence the choice of where to study. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 3 December
Openness can repair Climategate damage UEA professor says more transparency is needed to rebuild public trust. Zoë Corbyn reports 3 December
Tinker, tailor, tamper, why? Sir David Watson left cold by tenth wave of reform in the sector during his career. Hannah Fearn writes 3 December
Mergers, acquisitions and privatisation: law firm's vision of future Report predicts that sector will ape commercial business practices. Hannah Fearn reports 3 December
Let scientists entertain you: an unconventional festive treat Academics tread the boards to inspire public in London Christmas show. Matthew Reisz reports By Matthew Reisz 3 December
V-c: scholars should lighten the administrative burden Greenwich head's suggestion is dismissed by union as 'ridiculous'. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 3 December
Thousands of academics call for impact to be axed Widespread support for REF changes as heads favour 20 per cent figure. Zoë Corbyn reports 3 December
Free thinking? States' firm grip on Europe's academy University autonomy is more spin than substance, EUA analysis finds. Phil Baty reports By Phil Baty 3 December
'Learning transformed me - I wanted to transform others' Lincoln's v-c has seen first-hand the academy's power to change lives, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 3 December