GM researcher despairs as three years' work destroyed Leeds scientist hits out at 'zealots' and urges secrecy for future small-scale field trials, reports Zoe Corbyn 7 August
Almost 200 academic staff fight against RAE exclusion Figures show that one in three succeeded in overturning decision, reports Zoe Corbyn 7 August
A calling to engage with the God hypothesis Olga Wojtas meets a Kirk minister bringing faith-centred education to the Highlands and Islands 31 July
US faculty lodge complaint over six-day teaching plan New Jersey budget cuts force new rigid office hours and Saturday classes. Jon Marcus reports 31 July
Time-off scheme faces the axe as costs rise and deadlines are missed AHRC is to reconsider the way that it supports individual researchers. Zoe Corbyn reports 31 July
More staff on permanent contracts, Hefce stats show Union hails trend, but also warns of persistent 'casualisation culture'. Melanie Newman reports 31 July
Excellence must begin at home Chasing world rankings reduces focus on institutions' local responsibilities, says IAU chief. John Gill reports By John Gill 31 July
Are humanities going begging on the Cam? Watchdog notes fears that 'inessential' services put academic work at risk, writes Melanie Newman 31 July
Report sets out new vetting system for research staff A new integrity office detecting misconduct could be on the horizon, reports Zoe Corbyn 31 July
A fond farewell to Randy Pausch Inspirational 'last' lecturer Randy Pausch loses his battle against cancer, reports John Gill By John Gill 31 July
Lecturers' feedback efforts 'misguided' Students need to play a more active role in assessment, an expert claims. Olga Wojtas reports 31 July
Why male students' brains are light on detail Study reopens debate on differences in how men and women think, reports Olga Wojtas 31 July
Name: DIUS. Year: 1. Shows willing but could do better .. Rebecca Attwood assesses the sector's response to DIUS, one year on from its inception By Rebecca Attwood 31 July
Research rethink will curb solo negotiation University initiative aims to encourage group working, reports Melanie Newman 31 July
Academics split over value of access funding Some say initiative will pay off, others say it is best to invest in schools. Lucy Wheeler and Phil Baty report By Phil Baty 24 July
Scholars urged to widen agenda Study finds HE research has too narrow a focus and urges a more global approach, says Chloe Stothart By Chloe Stothart 24 July
Cash for new campuses tied to skills drive Bids to provide centres for 10,000 extra students must consider local needs, says Hannah Fearn 24 July
Bath defends monitoring project after claims it breached privacy Researchers are accused of disregarding consumer rights, reports Melanie Newman 24 July
MPs have a bone to pick with QAA over standards Select committee chair says watchdog lacks teeth to regulate classification system. John Gill reports By John Gill 24 July
Watchdog adds students to audit teams to assess university quality Scheme to be rolled out nationally after QAA pilot is heralded a success. Chloe Stothart reports By Chloe Stothart 24 July
Key national centre to go as chemistry loses priority cash Core services will have to compete for 'responsive mode' EPSRC funding. Melanie Newman reports 24 July
Links may boost Australian clout Institutions eye US 'system university' model in bid to improve global rankings. John Gill reports By John Gill 24 July
Our plan for an elite institution is 'audacious but achievable' Official says Saudis will have an independent, world-class university by next year. John Gill reports By John Gill 24 July
Arts experts fear metrics will skew REF Researchers are anxious that quality indicators could become benchmarks, reports John Gill By John Gill 24 July
Lampeter redundancy plans draw union's ire University blames higher wage bill as 'last resort' job cuts are mulled. Melanie Newman reports 24 July
E-mail fraudsters target academics Spam messages calling for research papers could lead to loss of personal details, says Chloe Stothart By Chloe Stothart 24 July
Bullying still rife at De Montfort But an internal staff survey shows a modest improvement on last year. John Gill writes By John Gill 24 July
Northern Ireland stems flow of students to the rest of UK As places grow to match school-leavers' needs, more opt to study at home. Olga Wojtas reports 17 July
Legal ruling leaves everyone a winner Queen Mary and Hefce both claim victory in dispute over research cash clawback, says Melanie Newman 17 July
LSE puts £2m in teaching to grant parity with research School responds to criticism with cash for extra staff and to cut class sizes, says Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 17 July