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Campaign says Treasury must appoint science adviser to articulate strategies, writes Zoë Corbyn

Universities told they may have to fund doctoral training themselves. Zoë Corbyn reports

But Sense About Science survey finds that two thirds of those polled think it is failing to detect plagiarism. David Schley reports

Severance options at Surrey amounted to ‘sackings’ claims letter signed by almost 200 scholars. Melanie Newman reports

Comparative figures from OECD report show UK lagging behind other developed nations. Phil Baty reports

Appeal to academics to show disapproval of proven research misconduct by Croatian professor. Zoë Corbyn reports

In a bid to bridge the generation gap between new students and academics, an American professor devised a list of cultural reference points on incoming students. Jon Marcus reports

A new course will teach media students how to break news via social networking sites, reports Jon Marcus in Chicago

Annmarie Surprenant, the scholar accused of marking irregularities, stands down. Melanie Newman reports

University says Centre for New Zealand Studies is unsustainable, despite £100,000 donation from NZ Government last year. Melanie Newman reports

Pressure on elite researchers grows as the number of awards declines. Zoë Corbyn reports

Tribunal says management were unreasonable and probation periods too long, writes Melanie Newman

Analysis reveals positive impact of money amid calls for clarity about the future. Zoë Corbyn reports

An international exchange scheme helps university leaders face their challenges. Hannah Fearn writes

Professors who taught dying tongue say university 'fabricated' claims. Melanie Newman reports

RCUK chair is 'awfully concerned' about all-time low success rate for grants. Zoë Corbyn reports

Conference recommends v-cs toughen up and get used to talking money, writes Hannah Fearn

Brunel council's 'stuffed donkeys' embroiled in latest governance row, writes Melanie Newman

Libraries cater for small audiences but are giving a valuable service, writes Matthew Reisz

Admit differences between universities and charge accordingly, paper says. Rebecca Attwood reports

Decision to fire Tariq Ramadan for his work with Iranian-funded TV network was ‘political’, he claims. Melanie Newman reports

UCU threatens to ‘grey-list’ the institution unless it backs down on job cuts. Melanie Newman reports

Universities are reporting a major decline in donations, with the US worse hit than the UK

It's challenging, but not impossible to form ideas that work Tweet-length, reports Matthew Reisz

Exercising self-control depletes students' mental power, says a new study. Hannah Fearn reports

Some have odd titles, but many debates at the RGS conference are deadly serious, writes Matthew Reisz

THE readers debate the thorny issue of minimum requirement for academics. Ciaran Jones listens in

Chris Brink calls for quality profiling as Mandelson ponders spidergrams, writes Melanie Newman

Executives' document criticises 'talking shops' and 'avoiding responsibility'. Zoë Corbyn reports

Rebecca Attwood looks at the student bloopers that reduced their tutors to tears

The UK is retaining its share of the international student market, but for how long? Phil Baty reports

Professor argues that academics must make sure they stick to core activities rather than being forced to be all things to all men

Universities urged to develop programmes to help young adults make transition to higher education, writes Melanie Newman

FE colleges will feel the pain as strapped universities look after themselves

Universities report a frenzy of applications through clearing, but thousands of students will be left with nothing

Today’s A-level results are yet again better than last year’s, but because of the government-imposed cap on student numbers, good results won’t guarantee a university place

Researchers fear for future of £20m careers funding. Zoe Corbyn reports