Australian sector asks for cash to compete with US Universities seek more funding to try to keep pace with the global elite, reports John Gill. 10 January
Reprimand for Keele lecturer over open letter Rebuke for criticism of management sparks debate over freedom, writes Melanie Newman. 10 January
QAA to enlist students to audit quality Plan to add undergraduates to inspection teams is proving controversial, writes Rebecca Attwood. By Rebecca Attwood 10 January
Academics take off for scholastic nirvana Retreats allow scholars to rediscover the joys of writing. Rebecca Attwood reports. By Rebecca Attwood 10 January
Spending spree on RAE stars may spark cash crisis Universities face financial squeeze. John Gill reports. 10 January
Creative writing exercises Jess Moriarty, senior lecturer in the School of Language, Literature and Communication at the University of Brighton, uses creative writing exercises to help lecturers develop and become more confident with their writing. 10 January
Thirty minutes to evaluate 10,000 words A proposed marking model has angered some academics. Rebecca Attwood writes. By Rebecca Attwood 10 January
Reviewers get more say on grants despite fears of insufficient training But revised system prompts concern over lack of specialist scrutiny. Melanie Newman reports. 10 January
10,500 sign petition to reverse cuts to science Academics say research will suffer as fear of job cuts and privatisation grows. Zoe Corbyn reports. 10 January
Researchers raise questions over validity of REF citations criteria Omission of papers listed in subject databases worries some academics, writes Zoe Corbyn. 10 January
Fees 'do not buy' a guaranteed degree Draft 'contract' aims to spell out students' academic obligations, says Melanie Newman 10 January