Survey finds it's all work, less play for the top-up generation In determination to earn top degrees, students now socialise less, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 11 September
Students are failed in business know-how Call for universities to ensure that all degrees teach entrepreneurship, writes Hannah Fearn 11 September
Americans are 'taking over' A lack of British fundraising specialists has led to an influx from the US, reports John Gill By John Gill 11 September
'MTV generation learns through fun' Dull teaching styles risk losing students to online education, US innovator warns. Olga Wojtas reports 11 September
Centre gives Glasgow heart in war on a killer The Polish émigré behind Anna's Building leads the fight against coronary disease, finds Olga Wojtas 11 September
Obama would free up work on stem cells Delight at pledge to lift research restrictions and boost science funding. Zoe Corbyn reports 11 September
Tory promise: more students, more freedom Shadow Minister says he wants a bold new direction for higher education policy, writes Melanie Newman 11 September
Skills gap still a concern, UUK told Minister warns that employers believe graduates lack what firms need. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 11 September
Students more satisfied than ever before Most are happy with teaching but assessment is still a concern, reports Melanie Newman 11 September
Dogged by calls for extra support Universities face requests for pets on campus as an emotional comforter, writes Melanie Newman 11 September
Debate is an endangered species, says climate critic One anthropologist thinks doomsday sceptics are being unfairly silenced. Melanie Newman reports 4 September
Geography applications still strong, says society director Royal Geographical Society head refutes claims of field's demise. Donna Bowater reports 4 September
Culture in the state-funded sector condones failure, claims professor Anthony Glees attacks university management as he heads to private sector, writes Melanie Newman 4 September
Shake-up urged in art teaching Report from top academics suggests a greater role for business in courses, writes Zoe Corbyn 4 September
UAE's ban on book about Dubai reveals gulf in values British author says 'kneejerk' censorship could put off overseas researchers. John Gill reports By John Gill 4 September
Recruitment fight to hot up as US turns to global agents American universities sharpen competitive edge in battle for international students. John Gill reports By John Gill 4 September
Students happy to invest in future Survey finds debt has soared but undergraduates feel it is acceptable. Rebecca Attwood reports 4 September
Finances top list of threats to the health of UK sector Vice-chancellors blame 'payroll strain' for the squeeze on university funds, reports John Gill By John Gill 4 September
Rubber-stamped school closure was breach of charter, arbitrator rules 'Damning' verdict says v-c and council wrongly skirted senate, write John Gill and Melanie Newman By John Gill 4 September
Managers slip into roles once the preserve of academics 'Blended professionals' take on mixed portfolios of university work, writes Melanie Newman 4 September
Staff fears about 'quackery' lead to review of alternative health courses Uclan working group to re-evaluate degrees in homoeopathy and herbalism. Zoe Corbyn reports 4 September
Registration deadline looms to hire non-EU staff Institutions have just weeks to meet immigration rule changes. Melanie Newman reports 4 September
Anger as US tuition fees reach new high-water mark Backlash looms as critics decry lack of checks on soaring cost of higher education, writes Jon Marcus 28 August
New AAUP chief to fight 'academic capitalism' John Gill meets the man who pledges to restore intellectual freedom to US university campuses By John Gill 28 August
Keep peer review at REF core, chairs warn Senior RAE figures offer frank perspectives on the future of research funding. Zoe Corbyn reports 28 August
Use buzzwords to be cited, study suggests Is 'robust' the new 'clustering'? Hannah Fearn on an anthropologist spotting trends in vocabulary 28 August
Restrained pay rises for chiefs could drain vice-chancellor talent pool Study shows v-cs' salaries have fallen behind those of the private sector, writes Melanie Newman 28 August
Debate grows on academic rigour of degrees The argument that students are not being stretched elicits heated replies. Donna Bowater reports 28 August
More 'dual career' couples appointed Study shows a rise in US institutions hiring both spouses or partners. Melanie Newman reports 28 August
Research and rescue: how to make postdoc a career Warwick v-c tasked with stopping 'smart kids' turning their backs on science tells Zoe Corbyn he 'has form' 28 August
Employers 'stuck in 1970s' over co-funding V-c says industry is quick to criticise universities, but slow to engage with them. John Gill reports By John Gill 28 August
Disputes - 'there is a better way' Taskforce calls for a unified approach to conflict resolution by every university, writes Hannah Fearn 28 August
US academic seeks million-dollar prize for harnessing eye energy Psychologist has made special goggles to trap electromagnetic signals. Melanie Newman reports 28 August