Elites must teach better, says v-c Russell Group institutions have neglected students, Manchester's Gilbert admits. Tony Tysome reports. 7 February
Australians told: cut whingeing to lure benefactors University donors would prefer to hear of successes, head of endowment fund says. John Gill reports. By John Gill 7 February
Researchers call on journal to retract paper on GM food Study was based on manipulation, say protesters. Zoe Corbyn reports. 7 February
Hefce chief: VAT hampers savings plan Big efficiency savings through shared services will be 'difficult' without tax change. John Gill reports. By John Gill 7 February
London's reorganisation beset with financial woes Delay to planning permission for works at Senate House slows progress, writes Rebecca Attwood. By Rebecca Attwood 7 February
Cambridge asks questions of its many masters Report citing the lack of common degree standards sparks a wider debate. Melanie Newman reports. 7 February
Royal Society calls for more science PhDs The UK's 'innovation economy' will stall without skilled graduates, body warns. Zoe Corbyn writes. 31 January
Champion of students back to set agenda Treasury adviser and former NUS leader heads new National Student Forum. Rebecca Attwood reports. By Rebecca Attwood 31 January
Irish Government ties funding to national goals Cash may be cut if targets on participation, quality and reforms are missed. John Gill reports. By John Gill 31 January
Hefce falls short on staff diversity The funding council admits it is missing its targets on ethnicity, gender and disability. John Gill reports. By John Gill 31 January
Wilmut knighthood enrages former team Ex-colleagues petition Buckingham Palace for honour to be revoked, writes Zoe Corbyn. 31 January
Union confronts strike threat from its own workforce The UCU is accused of hypocrisy over its post-merger restructuring plans. Melanie Newman reports. 31 January
UK begins to rival US in popularity stakes Perceived safety and high standards help to make Britain a top student destination. John Gill reports. By John Gill 31 January
Low-paid Scots find that pay can double if they go south Hourly paid lecturers commute daily to England to increase their earning power. Kate Smith reports. 31 January
Penalties on the cards for CO2 laggards Funding allocations could hinge on cutting carbon emissions, Denham says. John Gill reports. By John Gill 31 January
Britain falling behind, says Dearing Author of 1997 higher education review fears Whitehall's 40 per cent participation target is too low. John Gill reports. By John Gill 31 January
Big expansion plans to take city by storm Two-year degrees at heart of Gloucestershire goal to win 6,000 more students, writes Melanie Newman. 31 January
Hefce fears cost savings may put its work at risk Government's 'value for money' drive may threaten strategic aims in research, teaching, fair access and economic impact. John Gill reports. By John Gill 24 January