Fine-tuned data show UK challenging US as the top overseas draw Britain is hot on America's heels when student nationality is considered. John Gill reports By John Gill 21 May
Few complaints justified, but some are mishandled OIA sees cases of internal rules being broken but also lots of 'good work'. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 21 May
Daytime TV: Fighting talk Gary Day watches Michael Portillo learn about violence, but is baffled by his lack of self-knowledge 21 May
Savings drive hits teaching and places Cuts in extra student numbers compound grief of slashed teaching budgets. Melanie Newman writes 21 May
Expect few new titles in library as sterling's fall pounds acquisitions 40% of university libraries plan cuts to book and journal purchases next year. Zoe Corbyn reports 21 May
Senate House library fends off UCL takeover proposal and sticks with status quo By Rebecca Attwood 21 May
ESRC puts doctoral training in few hands Shift to focus postgraduate work in 25 centres concerns learned societies. Zoe Corbyn reports 21 May
Governors have explored the legal scenarios if London Met goes bust Advice has been delivered on positions under corporate insolvency law. Melanie Newman writes 21 May
Physicists collide with Austria over Cern pullout Global campaign seeks reversal of decision that may threaten organisation. Zoe Corbyn reports 21 May
Chief scientist takes a stand Beddington criticises homoeopathy in NHS and Home Secretary’s treatment of drugs adviser. Zoë Corbyn reports 20 May
More complaints, but fewer justified, says OIA report Independent Adjudicator fielded 900 student complaints in 2008, but only 7 per cent of the 630 cases it closed were upheld. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 19 May
Union calls off ballot for industrial action The University and College Union has called off its ballot for industrial action 18 May
The threatened flu pandemic - issues for institutions and staff Our regular weekly legal column this week tackles the issue of swine flu and how universities should prepare, should they be affected By Diane Gilhooley 18 May
Pursuit of IP is ‘a distraction’ Hefce director says a broad range of engagement with business should be top of the agenda. Hannah Fearn reports 16 May
Liverpool lifts threat of closure from three departments Reprieve depends on meeting targets in research performance, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 15 May
US scholar damns UK PhDs after 'regrettable experience' Website of academic who spent nine fruitless years at Brighton warns others off study. John Gill reports By John Gill 14 May
External examiners 'not taken seriously' says QAA Standards watchdog calls for national guidelines after examiners complain their advice is ignored 14 May
'Americans First' Act casts shadow over academy Protectionist law could make life difficult for foreign academics. Jon Marcus reports 14 May
Criticism of marking system "kept hidden" MPs told that university failed to pass on examiner's classification concerns. Melanie Newman reports 14 May
Professor defends modern students Top educationist says critics of undergraduates are guilty of moral panic, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 14 May
Quality concerns take centre stage as staff quit over dramatic changes QAA looks into claims that lack of practical focus is harming theatre training. Hannah Fearn writes 14 May
'Red-blooded' posts on offer in UEA recruitment drive Rich rewards promised for top-quality teachers and researchers, writes Melanie Newman 14 May
Lifelong learning 'on verge of extinction' across the UK A string of cuts and closures leaves the future of adult education unclear. Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 14 May
NSS targeted in linguistics battle Sussex students fighting closures seek to retract survey responses. Melanie Newman reports 14 May
For-profit growth predicted if US giant buys UK's BPP Acquisition could spark expansion of private providers, writes Melanie Newman 14 May
Putting the glitz on antimatter Cern physicists critique their portrayal in the latest Hollywood blockbuster. John Gill reports By John Gill 14 May
Teaching budget to be cut by £65 million in 2009-10 Reduction part of £180 million saving demanded by Universities Secretary by April 2011. Melanie Newman reports 13 May
Troubleshooter linked to top job at London Met Lampeter v-c ‘on the brink’ of stepping into the breach at troubled institution. Melanie Newman reports 12 May
QAA reveals guidelines to counter ‘dumbing-down’ fears Watchdog outlines national proposals for external examiners, student-tutor contact and English-language proficiency. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 11 May
UCU congress to hear Israeli boycott arguments Committee ignores legal advice and adds motions to agenda. Melanie Newman reports 11 May
Pay rise poses dilemma for Bolton staff Workers to vote on whether to take final 2.5 per cent of last year’s national pay award as v-c warns that increase will cause job losses. Melanie Newman reports 8 May
FoI request opens can of worms over London Met’s dropout rate Hefce figures for non-completions 13 times higher than university data. Melanie Newman reports 8 May
