US universities still the best, Chinese league table suggests The US has retained its dominance in the annual world university ranking compiled by Shanghai Jiao Tong University. By John Gill 13 August
Sector link-ups must mind the cultural gap Research reveals positives and pitfalls for Sino-UK university joint ventures. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 12 August
SNP urged to re-evaluate fees Opposition calls on Holyrood to consider option in wake of Budget report. Hannah Fearn reports 12 August
The heat is on: official hints that cuts could rise to 35% Warning to v-cs suggests per capita funding could fall to lowest in living memory. John Morgan writes By John Morgan 12 August
The principles of Confusionism Prepare yourselves. Rebecca Attwood reports on students' exam howlers in our annual competition By Rebecca Attwood 12 August
Students 'let down' by the academic Luddites Survey finds that academy is failing to capitalise on new technology. Sarah Cunnane reports By Sarah Cunnane 12 August
GuildHE chair gives ministers an academic reality check Many ideas floated by government are already in place, says v-c of Bucks New. Simon Baker writes By Simon Baker 12 August
Recruitment deal in India goes sour Chennai agent demands ?300,000 compensation from Coventry University. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 12 August
Nip and tuck for externals? A radical facelift is required Quality assurance experts disappointed that review ignores major problems. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 12 August
Standard Response: Good tools but you need to show how they work Universities value the "toolkit" they use to set academic standards, but the kit is doing little to reassure the public, a review has found. By Rebecca Attwood 12 August
Tory rift with sociologists threatens 'Big Society' David Cameron must overcome bitter Thatcherite legacy. Hannah Fearn reports 12 August
Cut REF work: Check the best and sample the rest RAE assessor suggests a way to reduce costs, save time and improve quality. Paul Jump reports By Paul Jump 12 August
10 rules for a successful long-distance relationship Academics and administrators from nine nations back research guidelines. Sarah Cunnane reports By Sarah Cunnane 12 August
Is the Israeli academy facing a McCarthyite era? Political interference could put freedom of speech in universities at stake, says Matthew Reisz By Matthew Reisz 7 August
Funding cuts will bring some down but not all will ride into valley of death, v-cs predict Institution heads cite 'intransigent staff' as one of their greatest constraints, writes John Morgan By John Morgan 5 August
Split-delivery 'sandwich' courses may offer best intellectual nourishment By Rebecca Attwood 5 August
OU chief says time is ripe to rethink bad policies Martin Bean sees Lord Browne's review as chance to help restore ELQ funding, writes Simon Baker By Simon Baker 5 August
I swear I am just doing my job Academic proposes 'Hippocratic oaths' for scholars and managers. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 5 August
Archive bodies unite to defend records from cuts Initiative seeks sustainable ways to preserve collections. Matthew Reisz reports By Matthew Reisz 5 August
Read all about your course - if you really want to, that is Students are being given more information, but many don't seek it out. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 5 August
Chinese students admit to little or no idea about ethics Chinese students and researchers have "little or no idea" about academic ethics and misconduct, a study suggests. 5 August
