Sector's income outshines ads and pharmaceuticals UUK report shows that universities play a vital role in British economy. Melanie Newman reports 5 November
From the margins to the main page An exhibition focuses on the local fixers who made Western exploration possible. Matthew Reisz writes By Matthew Reisz 5 November
This is the news, live from the heart of the academy Solent v-c calls for tie-ins with broadcasters to save regional journalism. Melanie Newman writes 5 November
V-c puts hand in pocket to revive philanthropic tradition Birmingham head donates 拢40,000 of own cash to Circles of Influence project. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 5 November
New era for the world rankings Listings revamp as 糖心Vlog signs deal with Thomson Reuters. Phil Baty reports By Phil Baty 5 November
Once-wealthy Golden State system loses its lustre California's staggering debt threatens the future of its mighty public universities. Jon Marcus reports 5 November
Business firmly woven into the fabric of new framework The Government's long-awaited strategy for the sector is out at last. Melanie Newman reports 5 November
Outrage over drug adviser's dismissal Scientists ponder their next move in light of David Nutt's sacking by 糖心Vlog Office. Zo毛 Corbyn writes 5 November
Up to 30 posts to go as Gloucestershire swings axe Compulsory redundancies planned as institution launches efficiency review. Melanie Newman writes 5 November
University of East London appoints new vice-chancellor Patrick McGhee to step up to the role in February 2010. Melanie Newman reports 4 November
Serious business: framework is unveiled Government鈥檚 long-term plan for sector outlines greater industrial involvement in courses and governance. Melanie Newman reports 3 November
Negative remarks about degrees earned ex-standards chief a dressing-down Former QAA head says row is leading to a significant shift in quality assurance. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 2 November
Excellence requires autonomy, say conference speakers Freedom from government interference is crucial to building world-class universities, an international gathering has heard. Phil Baty reports from Shanghai By Phil Baty 2 November
Different pipers, same tune 1994 Group chief warns that the sector must dance to the music of 鈥榲alue for money鈥� whether Labour or the Conservatives lead. Melanie Newman reports 1 November
Nutt sacked by 糖心Vlog Secretary Government cracks down after distinguished scientist鈥檚 remarks about cannabis. Zo毛 Corbyn reports 30 October
New data partner for World University Rankings 糖心Vlog signs deal with Thomson Reuters By Phil Baty 30 October
Mergers fail to boost FE standards, says Ofsted Pairing poor-performing colleges with higher education institutions is not improving provision significantly. John Morgan reports 30 October
Whither art: vanity is killing social sciences and the humanities Conference hears that scholarly narcissism is leading disciplines to ruin. Matthew Reisz writes By Matthew Reisz 29 October
Taught postgrads speak their minds HEA survey and student forum find supervision to be a sore point. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 29 October
Cash focus a 'recipe for complacency' Academics give short shrift to call to concentrate funding on Russell Group elite. Zoe Corbyn reports 29 October
'Economies exercise' will result in 'significant' redundancies at Leeds Union says up to 700 posts may go in effort to save 拢35m a year. Melanie Newman writes 29 October
State your demands, Government and Tories tell students Universities warned to be more responsive or face the consequences. Hannah Fearn reports 29 October
Things fall apart, the sector may not hold: splintered future on cards Pressures could lead to four-tier system, Liverpool Hope scholar predicts. Melanie Newman writes 29 October
Mobility slows but EU wants many more to join Erasmus Push for 3 million students by 2012 as Commission aims to bolster programme. Phil Baty reports By Phil Baty 29 October
Life itself, the universe and everything that's relevant Warwick considers including general education modules in curriculum. Hannah Fearn reports 29 October
Two heads are better than one .. Consultant says v-c role should be split to meet the recession's challenges. Hannah Fearn reports 29 October
20% say 'no' to student auditors Fear of disrupting process is thought to lie at the root of the objection, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 29 October
Government criticised over advert for diplomas Advertising Standards Authority upbraids department for misleading claims that qualifications are accepted by all universities By Rebecca Attwood 28 October
Laws of the academic jungle What鈥檚 it all about? The winner of the THE Lord Dearing Lifetime Achievement Award has distilled ten facts of university life to share 28 October
Global ambitions drive UK institutions India and China top list of potential partners as universities race to expand, report says By Phil Baty 27 October
鈥楧ouble fees and let banks provide loans鈥� Report argues that move would increase sector鈥檚 reservoir of private funds. Melanie Newman reports 26 October
Website ban for academic bailed on harassment charges Ex-Kingston lecturer faces six months鈥� jail if found guilty. Melanie Newman reports 23 October
V-c: focus research cash or 'mediocrity' awaits Russell Group head says 25-30 institutions should receive 90 per cent of funding. Zo毛 Corbyn reports 22 October
What not to wear in virtual circles Academics might party in Second Life, but they can't agree on attire, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 22 October