Immigration rules are 'unrealistic' Institutions say keeping tabs on non-EU students is an impossible task, Melanie Newman reports 6 March
Students likely to hide first degrees Universities fear ELQ policy will invite applicants to omit qualifications. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 6 March
Personal touch proves key to student retention Early intervention is vital, say the institutions that buck the dropout trend. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 6 March
V-c upbraided for plans to cut social sciences at Keele Academics to raise concerns over 'erosion' of the field at professional conference. John Gill reports By John Gill 6 March
Dean dismissed for plagiarism Durham sacks academic after disciplinary tribunal upholds misconduct allegations. Tariq Tahir reports 6 March
Winners and losers in ‘good settlement’ for English sector Hefce chief hails 3.3% gain in 2008-09 budget, but 59 institutions will see cuts. Phil Baty reports By John Gill 6 March
Academic salary bills are a 'time bomb', say employers Vice-chancellors warn that pay rises, pensions and inflation could lead to financial woes, writes Melanie Newman 6 March
Scots parties reach accord on abolishing graduate fees SNP secures Lib Dems' backing in return for review of student support package. Tariq Tahir reports 6 March
RCUK abandons impact formula Councils admit defeat in hunt for algorithm to show economic value of research, reports Zoe Corbyn 6 March
Academic union votes to reject bargaining changes Rejection reflects concerns over UCU members’ ability to take effective action during disputes 29 February
Funding council strategy to reward partnership-with-industry initiatives Working students and employers will steer sector's agenda, says Hefce head. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 28 February
Tax plan could deter high-flyers Levy for non-domiciled residents threatens the recruitment of top academics, writes John Gill By John Gill 28 February
Cross-discipline plan aims to give the past a future Arts and sciences will join forces in a new heritage science research programme. Zoe Corbyn reports 28 February
Experts outline a collegial way to resolve conflicts Georgia Law School mediation technique is to be showcased in Edinburgh. Tariq Tahir reports 28 February
Specialist institutions may have to prove value to keep subsidy Hefce overhaul could see premium awards based on evaluation of public worth. John Gill reports By John Gill 28 February
Colonic information Clear punctuation and compound constructions in titles give research papers an immediate visual impact, says James Hartley 28 February
Minister puzzled by AHRC bid to cut research grants Arts council asked to explain huge shortfall in light of 1% budget drop. Zoe Corbyn reports 28 February
Plans for RAE metrics draw fire from research councils Attack fuels speculation over the future of Hefce's research funding role. Zoe Corbyn reports 28 February
Probe ordered into 'manipulation' London Met told to look into claims it pressured students for a good rating, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 28 February
The controller preparing the platform to elevate Brunel Chris Jenks intends to take his university into the Russell Group. Melanie Newman reports 28 February
Urban centres lose out in the allocation of access cash Rural areas gain as AimHigher redirects funding to address imbalance. Melanie Newman reports 28 February
Scottish budget blamed for Dundee staff cuts The first job losses attributed to the recent Scottish higher education budget have been announced by the University of Dundee. 28 February
Academic exodus as scholars desert Israel's promised land for US Policy 'breakdown' sees a quarter of academics head to America, study says. John Gill reports By John Gill 28 February
'Teacher-centred teaching' is way to improve learning, academic argues Paper says the prevailing student-first 'mantra' ignores tutors' strengths. Melanie Newman reports 28 February
'Academic hub' to focus on creative skills training Plan proposes 5,000 apprenticeships and better links with industry and schools. John Gill reports By John Gill 28 February
Stirling threatens Scottish consensus on staff rights University's decision to hold its own consultation on statutes reform worries UCU, writes Tariq Tahir 28 February
Student retention If you don’t want to lose students, recruit honestly and be sure freshers know what to expect, and what support is available, right from the start By Harriet Swain 21 February
