Business-facing project 'high risk' Concerns voiced as Hefce looks set to agree ?8m funds for Middlesex project, writes Melanie Newman 30 October
Access anxiety driven by 'classism', says v-c Behind worry about standards is fear of 'have-nots', argues Newcastle head. Melanie Newman writes 30 October
Send sociologists in to tame the masters of the universe Academics could give valuable advice to company boards, the head of City 51国产视频 tells John Gill By John Gill 30 October
Perceptions of arrogance hurt UK in global market, expert warns We only want to 'strip out students and give nothing back', conference hears. John Gill reports By John Gill 30 October
Lammy's verdict: still a long way to go on access Widespread prejudices and assumptions must be overcome, new HE Minister tells Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 30 October
Angry staff governors allege chair misled them over v-c suspension UEL open letter claims 'two-tier' governance system left them in dark, writes Melanie Newman 30 October
Access drive could hamper India's push for excellence Indians may find it hard to widen participation and build world-class institutions, writes John Gill By John Gill 30 October
Research on sex offenders: v-c hits back at QAA claim No 'ethical shortfall' in sensitive study areas, argues Buckingham. Melanie Newman reports 23 October
Arts PhDs still out of favour with sheep farmers Convincing the public of merits of this field of research remains taxing, reports Melanie Newman 23 October
'Excessive' RAE secrecy criticised Academic barred from seeing his own school's submission urges transparency. Zoe Corbyn writes 23 October
'End soundbite-driven HE tinkering': v-c urges root-and-branch reform Kingston's Scott says 'collapse of neo-liberalism' may present fresh opportunities, reports John Gill By John Gill 23 October
China not yet in position to topple West from top rank Only nine institutions achieve top-200 listing despite huge investment in sector, writes John Gill 23 October
'You would barely know adult stem cells exist' Newcastle specialist quits UK for France, citing undue focus on embryo research, writes Zoe Corbyn 23 October
Chill-out and chat zones: how to woo Generation Y Olga Wojtas hears that conference tourism needs specialists who know what young consumers want 23 October
Hefce moots linking cash to employability Higher education expert claims funding idea is 'extremely dangerous'. John Gill reports By John Gill 23 October
Watch out: FoI research shines light on the sector Should universities be exempt from Freedom of Information Act probes? John Gill on a hot debate By John Gill 23 October
Forum lays down proposals in bid to improve student life Better information and flexible finance are among report recommendations, Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 23 October
Eagle lands: literary critic snapped up by rivals after forced retirement Terry Eagleton has found many willing employers since leaving Manchester, reports John Gill By John Gill 23 October
HSE rebuke followed safety assurance Lampeter was criticised over asbestos after it had reassured staff about risk, writes Melanie Newman 16 October
5% pay rise takes some salaries up by a quarter in three years Ucea says increase means that universities must adjust their budgets. Melanie Newman reports 16 October
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