The counterfeiters: fake institutions escape clampdown Database shows 271 bogus universities are still operating in the UK. Melanie Newman reports 22 January
Undergraduate numbers continue to rise Ucas figures show 6 per cent increase in students with places in 2009-10. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 21 January
Despite colleagues' support, cuts cause deep traumas Academics rally to defend 'inspiring' historian who faces possible redundancy. Matthew Reisz reports By Matthew Reisz 21 January
Sex for grades in Africa's academy Sexual harassment 'normalised' in Ghana and Tanzania, research discovers. John Morgan writes By John Morgan 21 January
Funding council seeks powers to eject vice-chancellors 'Assault' on university autonomy comes in wake of London Met crisis. Melanie Newman reports 21 January
To sail ahead, staff should be in the same boat on pay Exeter study identifies correlation between success and wage equality. Hannah Fearn reports 21 January
Technological gizmos to revolutionise study Hannah Fearn reports on predictions of emerging technology that will improve teaching and learning 21 January
As the good times rolled, a quarter of universities ended up in the red PwC raises questions about how the academy will cope with cuts. Melanie Newman reports 21 January
The people's view on degrees most likely to lead to work Law, English and maths top list of subjects seen as useful in the job market. Melanie Newman writes 21 January
Plymouth's 'enterprising' spirit is called into question Businessman complains to ASA over 'misleading' brand slogan. Hannah Fearn reports 21 January
China spends as Uncle Sam tightens the purse strings Forum reveals key divergence in approaches to academy funding. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 21 January
Lord Drayson refuses to consider crossing the floor Minister reveals little except his desire for a Labour victory at the polls. Zo? Corbyn reports 21 January
With top posts vacant, staff ask ‘why’ and ‘what next?’ Sudden loss of v-c and finance director has Manchester academics asking questions about the future. Hannah Fearn writes 20 January
Politics makes a mockery of impact ‘Knowledge resistance’ undermines efforts to show influence of academic work, social scientist says. Melanie Newman reports 19 January
Teachers must be a class apart Conservatives plan to make teaching a ‘brazenly elitist’ profession. Melanie Newman 18 January
Cut ‘failed’ ex-poly humanities departments, says peer Opinions divided in Lords debate on higher education budget cuts. Melanie Newman reports 17 January
Nutt unveils independent alternative on drugs Fourteen-strong committee to provide non-political scientific advice, ousted professor says. Zo? Corbyn reports 15 January
We ‘just don’t like them’ is adequate reason to dismiss advisers, claims shadow science minister At a science debate Adam Afriyie argued that governments were entitled to sack academic experts on any terms at all. Zo? Corbyn reports 15 January
Firsts rise again Percentage of students with top honours increases by 1 per centage point, Hesa statistics show. Melanie Newman reports 14 January
Deficits threaten final-salary schemes for support staff Universities seeking alternatives are accused of unfairness by unions, writes John Morgan By John Morgan 14 January
Too many cooks, not enough cash RCUK report queries academic staffing levels as the recession continues. Zo? Corbyn reports 14 January
Tory government would postpone REF, Willetts reveals Delay of up to two years planned to get to grips with impact measure. Melanie Newman reports 14 January
'Rape fantasy' author aims to suppress negative review Legal threat strives to conceal 'disgraceful' views, historian claims. Melanie Newman writes 14 January
Conflict of interest fear as City seeks v-c Writers of report that triggered Malcolm Gillies' exit advise on his successor. Melanie Newman reports 14 January
Academy's freedoms threatened as libel law lands scholars in dock A "huge rise" in the number of libel cases involving academics has been highlighted by a prominent media lawyer. 14 January
Doctoral doom: smaller players will leave market without cash injection UKCGE warns that the economy will suffer if PhD capacity is reduced. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 14 January
Cap fits, reform loan repayments instead Million+ report offers fundraising alternative to higher tuition fees. Melanie Newman reports 14 January
SFC withheld papers from publication, say principals Reluctance to publish meetings in full is keeping 'secret discussions' private, writes Hannah Fearn 14 January
Unclear outlook for radical journal as HIV/Aids deniers evoke outrage Publisher considers Medical Hypotheses' future in light of articles' 'implications'. Zo? Corbyn writes 14 January
Library that helped bring Nazis to justice to relocate Funding will also create new Pears Institute for the Study of Anti-Semitism. Matthew Reisz reports By Matthew Reisz 14 January
Harvard encourages veterans to lay down their burdens Scholars over 65 are offered retirement plan to save cash and bring in fresh blood. Jon Marcus reports 14 January
Research backs life in the fast lane Staffordshire report says ‘fast-track’ students outperform their three-year counterparts and save money. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 13 January
STFC cuts will lead to “brain drain”, claim scientists The chairs of five of the council’s panels have expressed concerns over plans to axe more than 40 scientific projects. Zo? Corbyn reports 12 January
Protection demanded for international students Murder of Indian student in Melbourne prompts call for cross-border agency to improve security. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 11 January
‘Helicopter’ parents should buzz off, says survey Students blame parental pressure for dissatisfaction with university choices. Hannah Fearn reports 11 January
Canterbury Christ Church names new v-c Robin Baker says changes in sector make time right for move. Melanie Newman reports 8 January
Stop state cash for PhDs outside elite institutions, says 1994 Group Proposals labelled a 'protectionist' measure that will harm UK brand. Melanie Newman reports 7 January
