World beaters: but what makes these universities special? World University Rankings 2008: find out who are the world's top 200. 9 October
Job cuts loom as Hefce holds firm over £15m clawback Staff pay rise also in doubt after London Met appeal falls on deaf ears, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 9 October
World University Rankings 2009 The ̽»¨ÊÓƵ-QS World University Rankings for 2009 will be published here at 00.01 on Thursday 8 October 9 October
'Ignorant': science chief hits out at UK students Scottish Supa alliance aims to bring new breadth to postgraduate research. Olga Wojtas reports 9 October
City v-c: students, not businesses, are privatising our universities Industry must raise its game to outdo fee-paying generation in financial clout, writes John Gill By John Gill 9 October
Lecturers fear anti-terror laws Academics instruct students not to download sensitive material. Melanie Newman reports 2 October
V-c says board used 'unlawful' actions to try to remove him UEL governors' suspension of Martin Everett has raised serious concerns, says Melanie Newman 2 October
Institutions join effort to give women a rich return Business school partners will tailor management courses for developing world, writes Hannah Fearn 2 October
Business links 'must be more than supply and demand' CIHE report urges HE to focus on strengths when partnering with industry, writes Hannah Fearn 2 October
REF could penalise those working across disciplines Study says interdisciplinary researchers might lose out as their work is less cited, writes Zoe Corbyn 2 October
Academic A levels 'best preparation' Admissions tutors favour GCE students - and they do better at university, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 2 October
US blogger plots graphs to show death of 'stupid academic fads' Study provides evidence that the influence of 'isms' has fallen in past decade, reports John Gill By John Gill 2 October
Tories promise to make practical route work £6K awards will help 5,000 apprentices enter higher education. Melanie Newman reports 2 October
Staff accept 'insulting' pay deal despite union opposition Strike ballot called off as 80 per cent of Coventry academics agree offer. John Gill reports By John Gill 2 October
Joint strategy on widening access A 'super' compact scheme is being considered by leading universities, Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 2 October
New BBSRC chief 'Olympic gold medallist' of research Council head takes a tough line on science's right to move forward, reports Zoe Corbyn 2 October
Pass the exam hall to enter Dragons' Den Innovative assessment techniques are being used to challenge students, finds Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 2 October
What price a fair system? Full tuition fees for students Economist argues that higher education does more for graduates than society. Chloe Stothart reports By Chloe Stothart 25 September
Academics told they must embrace online future Lecturers are falling behind students in the use of new technologies. John Gill reports By John Gill 25 September
Million+ head says beware of concessions to business V-c urges Government to resist the 'demand-side' approach to funding, writes Melanie Newman 25 September
CBI task force calls for more 'business-friendly' degrees Concern grows over industry interference in higher education, writes Hannah Fearn 25 September
Plymouth to axe staff to save cash Some 100 academic posts under threat following a strategic review. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 25 September
Researchers fear Pentagon will infiltrate anthropology US military largesse threatens academic integrity, claim anthropologists. John Gill reports By John Gill 25 September
Goodwill built on willingness to listen and straight talk The SNP Education Secretary has won admiration for her refreshing approach, writes Olga Wojtas 25 September
