Goethe's the guy v-c goes to for advice on reform Expert on 18th-century German thinker to counsel Melbourne's leader. Hannah Fearn reports 4 June
'New wave' blurs divide between elite and others A "new wave" of universities is emerging that is redefining higher education and consigning the old axis of elite and non-elite to history. By John Gill 4 June
'Think big' campaign splits geographers Media-savvy explorers outflank academic members of Royal Geographical Society. Zoe Corbyn reports 4 June
Institutions reassert higher calling as recession sours market values Financial crisis offers chance to present Christian principles in education, Rebecca Attwood hears By Rebecca Attwood 4 June
Lack of branch support for action led to dropped ballot UCU head criticised for starting vote without backing keeps quiet at congress. Melanie Newman writes 4 June
Dispute over supervision of competing studentships Scholars object to limits placed on their freedom to supervise external PhDs. Melanie Newman reports 4 June
The usual suspects reign supreme Broadsheets in broad agreement on Oxbridge excellence again this year, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 4 June
Redundancy consultation negotiations end in feud Union disputes number affected and claims that university breached rules. Melanie Newman reports 4 June
Singh plans to appeal ruling in libel case Support campaign kicks off as science writer insists he will continue fighting suit over remarks about chiropractic treatments. Zoë Corbyn reports 4 June
Chinese economy needs 'huge' investment in student talent Increasing demand for university places is not being met. Phil Baty reports from Hong Kong By Phil Baty 4 June
No soft (cover) option 'outrages' author Sociologist says publishers are halting low-price publications of scholarly works. Zoe Corbyn writes 4 June
QAA to look into drama at QMU Watchdog to meet managers to discuss claims at level of 'informal inquiry'. Hannah Fearn reports 4 June
Monoglot researchers are damaging UK competitiveness, says British Academy Report recommends introduction of foreign language requirements for university entry to address the problem of ‘linguistic impoverishment’, writes Zoë Corbyn 3 June
Audit aims to plug black hole in STFC funding Search is on for long-term cuts to particle physics and astronomy programmes. Zoë Corbyn reports 2 June
Privatise top 5 and let us form UK Ivy League says Imperial rector Call to free universities from government control and maximise earnings. Melanie Newman reports 1 June
Part-time PhD students need more support Vitae tells universities to help reduce the stress of juggling personal life, job and research. Zoë Corbyn reports 1 June
Sector needs young blood to combat ageing profile The academy is ageing and is not attracting a new generation of talent, according to figures released by the ÌÇÐÄVlog Statistics Agency. 30 May
Academics ‘distressed’ by anonymous student feedback UCU says students’ union is encouraging ‘hate mail’ to lecturers. Melanie Newman reports 29 May
Delegates split over boycott of immigration rules Anger over points-based system but legality of campaign of non-compliance questioned. Melanie Newman writes 29 May
Housing policies 'impose' a middle-class makeover Academics blamed for insensitive 'gentrification' of working-class areas. Zoe Corbyn reports 28 May
Work with industry pays in publications - to a point Not too little, not too much collaboration found to be optimal for productivity. John Gill reports By John Gill 28 May
It may take crisis to spur donations, analysis says With UK public still slow to give, universities launch graduate fundraising training. John Gill reports By John Gill 28 May
Grand designs on hold until future of learning is clear Uncertainty over education trends means architects can't plan campuses, writes Hannah Fearn 28 May
Dissent over staff issues at King's Offer of voluntary post in the face of redundancies results in union's anger. Melanie Newman reports 28 May
The challenge: balance defence of science with popular engagement At the Royal Society's new Science Policy Centre, James Wilsdon can push his ideas, says Zoë Corbyn 28 May
Hunt to urge unity at union's annual meet UCU head to decry employers' 'subversion' and call for united front. Melanie Newman reports 28 May
Scientist fired for speaking to press discusse s a settlement Public outcry followed dismissal of global expert on climate change. Melanie Newman reports 28 May
Freedom fighters 'when it suits' Scholars switch between protesting against and hiding behind the system, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 28 May
