Cross-discipline plan aims to give the past a future Arts and sciences will join forces in a new heritage science research programme. Zoe Corbyn reports 28 February
Experts outline a collegial way to resolve conflicts Georgia Law School mediation technique is to be showcased in Edinburgh. Tariq Tahir reports 28 February
Specialist institutions may have to prove value to keep subsidy Hefce overhaul could see premium awards based on evaluation of public worth. John Gill reports By John Gill 28 February
Colonic information Clear punctuation and compound constructions in titles give research papers an immediate visual impact, says James Hartley 28 February
Minister puzzled by AHRC bid to cut research grants Arts council asked to explain huge shortfall in light of 1% budget drop. Zoe Corbyn reports 28 February
Plans for RAE metrics draw fire from research councils Attack fuels speculation over the future of Hefce's research funding role. Zoe Corbyn reports 28 February
Probe ordered into 'manipulation' London Met told to look into claims it pressured students for a good rating, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 28 February
The controller preparing the platform to elevate Brunel Chris Jenks intends to take his university into the Russell Group. Melanie Newman reports 28 February
Urban centres lose out in the allocation of access cash Rural areas gain as AimHigher redirects funding to address imbalance. Melanie Newman reports 28 February
Scottish budget blamed for Dundee staff cuts The first job losses attributed to the recent Scottish higher education budget have been announced by the University of Dundee. 28 February
Academic exodus as scholars desert Israel's promised land for US Policy 'breakdown' sees a quarter of academics head to America, study says. John Gill reports By John Gill 28 February
'Teacher-centred teaching' is way to improve learning, academic argues Paper says the prevailing student-first 'mantra' ignores tutors' strengths. Melanie Newman reports 28 February
'Academic hub' to focus on creative skills training Plan proposes 5,000 apprenticeships and better links with industry and schools. John Gill reports By John Gill 28 February
Stirling threatens Scottish consensus on staff rights University's decision to hold its own consultation on statutes reform worries UCU, writes Tariq Tahir 28 February
Student retention If you don’t want to lose students, recruit honestly and be sure freshers know what to expect, and what support is available, right from the start By Harriet Swain 21 February
Anti-immigration climate hits legitimate private colleges Bogus institutions have led to a siege mentality over visas, says Lord Tomlinson. John Gill reports By John Gill 21 February
University forced to consult staff Employees use law to compel Bournemouth to reveal financial details. Melanie Newman reports 21 February
Scots fear cash cuts will hit astronomy Minister says the UK science council's bid to save £80 million puts observatory jobs at risk. Tariq Tahir and Zoe Corbyn report 21 February
Ethics chief calls for tighter peer review Furore over journal's 'misstep' over suspect biology paper raises concerns. Melanie Newman reports 21 February
Retirement law a grey area for staff A survey finds that many wish to work past 65 but are unclear on their institutions' policies, writes Melanie Newman 21 February
Canada gains in the global game Overseas student applications contribute to record enrolment figures. John Gill reports By John Gill 21 February
Middle-class altruism is not all it may seem The academic who helped show how the better-off get more from comprehensive schools than the poor tells Melanie Newman of his experience of the class divide 21 February
Love of learning lost in 'studying for jobs' Anglia Ruskin head says 'Treasury-motivated' policy fosters instrumentalist view, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 21 February
