REF may lead to restrictions on grant applications Metrics-based system will require more selectivity, say sector's senior figures. Zoe Corbyn reports 13 March
Students get more time with tutors, but it's no holiday Uclan cuts Christmas and Easter breaks to try to improve teaching. Melanie Newman reports 13 March
Third-stream cash is capped Many institutions are already at the new ceiling on knowledge-transfer funding. John Gill reports By John Gill 13 March
Hourly paid lecturer wins full-time staff rights in landmark ruling Tribunal says tutor 'had self-employment thrust upon her' by Sheffield. Melanie Newman reports 13 March
At the top, women still can't get a break from stereotypes .. Senior managers 'unjustly' perceive women as poor at delegating. Melanie Newman reports 13 March
... and press still puts their looks before achievements Half the profiles of female scientists make mention of appearance, writes Zoe Corbyn By Rebecca Attwood 13 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
Ratings to retain peer-review base Australia's research assessment revamp to use refereeing alongside metrics, John Gill writes By John Gill 6 March
Denham announces reviews to map out sector's future Minister promises long-term planning and lauds business partnerships. Melanie Newman reports 6 March
Cold spots to gain higher education centres Labour vows to 'unlock talent' by creating 20 new sites and 10,000 places in six years, writes John Gill By John Gill 6 March
Immigration rules are 'unrealistic' Institutions say keeping tabs on non-EU students is an impossible task, Melanie Newman reports 6 March
Academic union votes to reject bargaining changes Rejection reflects concerns over UCU members’ ability to take effective action during disputes 29 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
