Criminal minds betray the academy's higher principles As bad behaviour mars the US sector, observers point to lack of ethical code for all scholars. Jon Marcus reports By Jon Marcus 5 August
Time to free research elite from the grant 'treadmill' UCL professors say 'major restructuring' will be needed to sustain UK sector. Paul Jump reports By Paul Jump 5 August
Iran's publish 'at any cost' mentality blamed for surge in academic fraud University of Tehran scholar condemns quantity over quality approach. Hannah Fearn reports 5 August
UK and India commit to world-class partnerships Prime minister's delegation agrees joint research projects and greater cooperation. Paul Jump reports By Paul Jump 5 August
Reform for externals excludes register No evidence of 'shortcomings', but review proposes measures to boost clarity. Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 5 August
Loss of ally adds to Welsh unrest Civil servant's departure leaves department with 'dearth of experience', Hannah Fearn writes 5 August
Opinion: Stop turning the other cheek The US academy should treat discrimination against Christian students or scholars as seriously as it would racism or sexism, according to Timothy Larsen, for Inside Higher Ed 3 August
Land of the rising sun aims to reverse its scientific eclipse At the heart of Japan’s decline is a dearth of international collaboration. Paul Jump reports By Paul Jump 31 July
Scotland urged to consider student fees if cap is raised south of the border Universities’ competitive position is at stake, warns Beveridge review. Hannah Fearn reports 30 July
Funding chief grounds the globe-trotting spouses Universities told not to pay for v-cs' families' foreign trips after irregularities claims, writes John Morgan By John Morgan 29 July
Threat to autonomy remains despite revision, expert says 'Weasel words' in redrafted memorandum leave Hefce a say in governance, writes Simon Baker By Simon Baker 29 July
Tax's 'toxic' shock would poison fundraising stream Graduate levy threatens academy's ability to raise cash from alumni, say critics. Hannah Fearn writes 29 July
Online tuition options are not second-rate, says task force chair Dame Lynne Brindley aims to dispel myths and build on UK's position. Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 29 July
Asian business schools target Western students Some of the biggest players in Asian business education are joining forces to target top prospective students from Europe and other Western markets. 29 July
Crowd's Anglo-Saxon valuables Project Woruldhord organiser taps public for help in building 'online hoard'. Hanna Rowland writes 29 July
Beware the two-year downsides Report says short courses would harm research and make students less employable. John Morgan writes By John Morgan 29 July
Giving up IP rights may maximise gains, v-c claims Strategy ties 'enlightened self-interest' to creation and spread of knowledge. Hannah Fearn reports 29 July
Cutbacks giving the academy lemons? Make lemonade UCLA business school dean tells Sarah Cunnane how sector can cope with global retrenchment By Sarah Cunnane 29 July
91茄子 World University Rankings - 29 July We all know China is serious about investing in its universities. But it is also serious about measuring and benchmarking their performance. By Phil Baty 29 July