Massive shift leaves students adrift and tutors 'swamped' Study finds a troubling rise in undergraduates' demands on advisers. Melanie Newman reports 17 July
Scots post-92s moot federation V-cs believe a focused collaboration will enhance research and course options. Olga Wojtas reports 17 July
Europe must ape US to improve Think-tank says universities need more cash and freedom to boost growth in sector. John Gill writes By John Gill 17 July
Speculation rife over UEL v-c departure Staff perplexed as Martin Everett put on 'indefinite leave' without explanation, says Melanie Newman 17 July
From no man's land to a people's memorial Olga Wojtas tours a digital archive of First World War material compiled by members of the public 17 July
Peer review must be at the heart of REF, expert says Hepi head fears that assessment based on metrics could lead to legal challenges. John Gill reports By John Gill 17 July
Thames Valley graduates are on the fast track to work TVU leads league table for getting students into employment. Phil Baty and Hannah Fearn report By Phil Baty 17 July
Wales spurns QAA advice to link up with unaccredited US Bible college University to validate Trinity degrees, after other UK institutions end collaboration, says Melanie Newman 17 July
Researchers have no 'right' to study terrorist materials Nottingham v-c warns that academics may face prosecution. Melanie Newman reports 17 July
Competition for postgrads jeopardises UK's position Study says the sector must protect its competitive edge in the international market, writes John Gill By John Gill 17 July
Updated 11 July: UEL vice-chancellor on ‘indefinite leave’ Meeting on 8 July decides Martin Everett’s fate. Melanie Newman reports 10 July
Academe still male bastion, assert female scholars There may be more women on campus today, but a stark gender divide persists, says Melanie Newman 10 July
Intellectual property investment of £20m yields just 1% fillip in income Patent activity rises but IP income falls in real terms, Hefce survey reveals. Hannah Fearn reports 10 July
Two-year graduate visa gives UK prestige a fillip abroad The prospect of sought-after jobs in the UK will create an influx of students, says John Gill By John Gill 10 July
Buckle up for a rough ride, UUK tells sector Worst-case scenarios foresee closures and loss of prestige abroad as student numbers fall. John Gill reports By John Gill 10 July
New law raises creationism fears Louisiana academics oppose Bill that could allow teaching of 'intelligent design'. John Gill reports By John Gill 10 July
Top projects lose out in STFC cuts Astrogrid and ILC funding trimmed, but eMerlin is spared. Zoe Corbyn and Melanie Newman report 10 July
Professors could lose out in proposed pay shake-up Senior lecturers from outside academia could gain the most in grade revision. Melanie Newman writes 10 July
Academics perpetuate 'class divide', say secretarial staff Survey of sector's clerical employees highlights low pay and lack of respect, writes Melanie Newman 10 July
Wolverhampton to appeal loss of validation for pharmacy masters Royal society withdraws after concerns over leadership and quality. Melanie Newman reports 10 July
QAA: do not fear employers' input Engage with industry but don't let it cloak 'inferior' courses, says chief. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 10 July
Derecognise UCU over Israel motion, says Deech Universities should derecognise the University and College Union, the former independent adjudicator for higher education has urged. 10 July
MySpace and your research: will red tape hit web data use? Social scientists fear ethical concerns may impede their ability to mine the internet, says Zoe Corbyn 10 July
Law enforcers need to taste the benefit of surgical spirit A surgeon says policing will improve by adopting medicine's research-led approach. John Gill writes By John Gill 10 July
Flagship for teaching has limited effect on practice Study finds pockets of success for £300m scheme to raise standards. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 10 July