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An engineer works part time in Oddbins to indulge his passion for oenology. Olga Wojtas pays a visit

Oxbridge and the LSE top the table, but former polytechnics make huge leaps, writes Zoe Corbyn

The University of Cambridge is generally agreed to be the top performer, while the position of other institutions fluctuates across league tables. John Gill reports

Radical blueprint calls for Offa and QAA to be abolished in bid to cut bureaucracy, says John Gill

University angers neighbours as scheme to cut campus traffic clogs roads, reports Zoe Corbyn

British Council forecasts enrolments to grow tenfold in just five years. John Gill reports

Some senior level staff are apprehensive at the prospect of negative RAE grades, says Zoe Corbyn

Psychologist whose grades were raised by examiner tells MPs of grade inflation, says Melanie Newman

A Leeds sociologist says ministers just don't understand the sex industry. Olga Wojtas reports

Oxbridge is near the top in university rankings, but it's a different story on the web, reports John Gill

75 per cent of South West's most deprived homes fell outside target area, writes Rebecca Attwood

Admissions staff may be more 'risk averse', survey of decision-makers finds. Rebecca Attwood reports

Widespread mismatch of expectations uncovered by findings of 100-strong survey. John Gill reports

Plans for the first university-led technical college in the country have been unveiled.

But unions complain that information provided is of little use for pay talks, writes Melanie Newman

Hepi predicts higher numbers as boys get better and all leave school later, writes Melanie Newman

Think-tank report leads to call for transparency in admissions policies, writes Melanie Newman

Concern that some disciplines will suffer as a result of tactical submissions. Zoe Corbyn reports

Rab Houston has 'enemies' in Scottish history, but he is still proud of his roots, writes Olga Wojtas

UUK warns against scrapping overseas scholars' route into British universities. Zoe Corbyn reports

Scottish governing bodies say report ignores their views on long-term problems, reports Olga Wojtas

But UWL's Morris says proposal must deliver added value - not just savings. Melanie Newman reports

Fear of post-election fragmentation as presidential candidates vie for top job, writes Melanie Newman

Looming course closures and funding cuts blamed on low profile in policymaking, reports John Gill

Minister pays tribute to all institutions, not just the research intensive. Hannah Fearn reports

Opposition leader says 'ignominy' of losing out to regional rivals must be wake-up call, writes John Gill

Higher education's role will spark debate as the returns on knowledge fall, writes Rebecca Attwood

An academic is calling for all dons with permanent posts to get the title. Melanie Newman reports

Deian Hopkin is stung by his treatment at the hands of the national press