Researchers raise questions over validity of REF citations criteria Omission of papers listed in subject databases worries some academics, writes Zoe Corbyn. 10 January
Fees 'do not buy' a guaranteed degree Draft 'contract' aims to spell out students' academic obligations, says Melanie Newman 10 January
Australian sector asks for cash to compete with US Universities seek more funding to try to keep pace with the global elite, reports John Gill. 10 January
Reprimand for Keele lecturer over open letter Rebuke for criticism of management sparks debate over freedom, writes Melanie Newman. 10 January