Head teachers brand trade-up plan a 'sop' Scheme to allow students to reapply for courses given cold welcome, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 16 October
Social scientists call for a revision of 'flawed' government consultation Leading academics raise concerns over 'science and society' document, writes Zoe Corbyn 16 October
No shortage of gamblers in new fundraising programme Surprise as 40 universities opt for the highest-risk tier of fund-matching scheme. Zoe Corbyn reports 16 October
Government U-turn on overseas scholarships Change of heart hailed as victory for universities, which have lobbied for a rethink. John Gill reports By John Gill 16 October
Academics and diversity in short supply on task forces Criticism grows of composition of Whitehall and industry 'expert' groups. Hannah Fearn reports 16 October
Academic calls for creation of Christian universities Biblical values are needed to balance secular bias, claims lecturer. Melanie Newman reports 16 October
Expert cautions about the damage of commercial ethic in teaching Paul Standish of the IoE warns learning is being viewed as a consumer product, writes John Gill By John Gill 16 October
UCU backs down to avoid libel case Union withdraws INTO criticism, saying it lacks funds for costly legal dispute. Melanie Newman reports 16 October
Drop in public funding blamed for rankings fall Australian universities say financial constraints are cause of declining performance, writes John Gill By John Gill 16 October
Go private, London Met boss tells Oxbridge V-c says government funding should be used to 'transform lives', reports Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 16 October
QAA finds fault with Buckingham Watchdog criticises lack of oversight at institutional level, reports Melanie Newman 16 October
World rankings provoke global reaction The 2008 ÌÇÐÄVlog-QS World University Rankings have provoked a response worldwide, as power-shifts among the top 200 institutions are analysed. By John Gill 9 October
Lammy steps up to HE as Rammell is moved sideways Tottenham MP promoted while Sion Simon takes over as Skills Minister, reports Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 9 October
Presidential hopefuls agree on need to simplify tuition aid Neither McCain or Obama can afford to ignore the concern about university costs, says Jon Marcus By Jon Marcus 9 October
Experts debate the next chapter for literary studies Workshop set up after concern at the low success rate for grants in the field. Matthew Reisz reports By Matthew Reisz 9 October
Blond vision of a just society has the Tories swooning An Anglican academic is urging the party to discard the Thatcher legacy, writes Melanie Newman 9 October
World University Rankings 2009 The ÌÇÐÄVlog-QS World University Rankings for 2009 will be published here at 00.01 on Thursday 8 October 9 October
World beaters: but what makes these universities special? World University Rankings 2008: find out who are the world's top 200. 9 October
Job cuts loom as Hefce holds firm over £15m clawback Staff pay rise also in doubt after London Met appeal falls on deaf ears, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 9 October
'Ignorant': science chief hits out at UK students Scottish Supa alliance aims to bring new breadth to postgraduate research. Olga Wojtas reports 9 October
City v-c: students, not businesses, are privatising our universities Industry must raise its game to outdo fee-paying generation in financial clout, writes John Gill By John Gill 9 October
Scottish funding reforms could hit sector's autonomy Proposals risk compromising academic freedom, institutions tell task force. Olga Wojtas reports 9 October
Peer review fails to block copycat Open University assignment based on plagiarised paper, says MSc student. Melanie Newman reports 9 October
Fears for UK strength as its institutions slip down top 200 High levels of investment mooted as reason for continued dominance of the US, writes John Gill By John Gill 9 October
Rise in joint degrees that leap international borders but still hurdles to face By John Gill 9 October
Staff accept 'insulting' pay deal despite union opposition Strike ballot called off as 80 per cent of Coventry academics agree offer. John Gill reports By John Gill 2 October
Joint strategy on widening access A 'super' compact scheme is being considered by leading universities, Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 2 October
New BBSRC chief 'Olympic gold medallist' of research Council head takes a tough line on science's right to move forward, reports Zoe Corbyn 2 October
Pass the exam hall to enter Dragons' Den Innovative assessment techniques are being used to challenge students, finds Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 2 October
Lecturers fear anti-terror laws Academics instruct students not to download sensitive material. Melanie Newman reports 2 October
V-c says board used 'unlawful' actions to try to remove him UEL governors' suspension of Martin Everett has raised serious concerns, says Melanie Newman 2 October
Institutions join effort to give women a rich return Business school partners will tailor management courses for developing world, writes Hannah Fearn 2 October
