PhD students need help developing a 'writing voice', educationists say Report says doctoral candidates are not prepared for research-driven environment, writes Zoe Corbyn 25 September
Did poor teaching lead to crash? Business academics are accused of ignoring social and political questions. Zoe Corbyn reports 25 September
Lack of global strategy a grave threat, v-c warns John Gill reports on fears that some universities' reliance on overseas income is unsustainable By John Gill 25 September
What price a fair system? Full tuition fees for students Economist argues that higher education does more for graduates than society. Chloe Stothart reports By Chloe Stothart 25 September
Academics told they must embrace online future Lecturers are falling behind students in the use of new technologies. John Gill reports By John Gill 25 September
Million+ head says beware of concessions to business V-c urges Government to resist the 'demand-side' approach to funding, writes Melanie Newman 25 September
CBI task force calls for more 'business-friendly' degrees Concern grows over industry interference in higher education, writes Hannah Fearn 25 September
Plymouth to axe staff to save cash Some 100 academic posts under threat following a strategic review. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 25 September
Researchers fear Pentagon will infiltrate anthropology US military largesse threatens academic integrity, claim anthropologists. John Gill reports By John Gill 25 September
Leaders of Lib Dems to ditch fees policy The party is to look at more immediate ways to help students, reports Melanie Newman 18 September
Cryptic feedback baffles students Those at elite institutions find lecturers' notes less useful than those at post-92s, says Chloe Stothart By Chloe Stothart 18 September
Australia ups the ante on global access to research Canberra aims to unlock the 'dark archives' of publicly funded research, reports Zoe Corbyn 18 September
Stem-cell scientist looks East for great leap forward Zoe Corbyn meets the biologist working to boost Sino-British links and probe Chinese medicine's secrets 18 September
Reform unfair aid system, says Hepi Report calls for national pool of fee income to end 'market' in bursaries. Melanie Newman reports 18 September
UEL governors confirm v-c's suspension over leadership Concerns about Martin Everett's management are being investigated. Melanie Newman reports 18 September
Humanities overlooked by politicians ... but metrics won't improve things, says British Academy. Zoe Corbyn and Hannah Fearn report 18 September
Hefce's shift of access funds will put a hole in budgets V-c says move that could cost institutions dear is akin to rearranging deckchairs, says Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 18 September
Staff may get a zero salary offer to avoid redundancies 51国产视频 coffers take a hit from unexpectedly high pay costs, report Phil Baty and Melanie Newman By Phil Baty 18 September
Sector told to show house is in order John Denham calls for a faster response to concern over standards, Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 18 September
Eastwood: spare a thought for boys Funding chief says Bill offers universities chance to assess diversity policies, reports Melanie Newman 18 September
Jobs threatened as Salford looks to save ?12.5 million Staff in underperforming schools are at greatest risk of redundancy, reports Melanie Newman 11 September
Pay still linked to length of service Ucea finds framework agreement has not led to performance-based rises, writes Melanie Newman 11 September
RAE table will be shaken by use of journal rankings Panel member says leaders who chose entries on impact factor may be surprised. Zoe Corbyn reports 11 September
On stage, On the Origin ... author endures a dramatic trial of faith Intelligent design leads Darwin to rethink evolution in a play for Festival of Science, writes Zoe Corbyn 11 September
Early careers site aims to end isolation Website offers young researchers information and networking opportunities, writes Olga Wojtas 11 September