Maintaining orbit in hostile skies Year-long Hull study puts satellite campuses on the research radar. Matthew Reisz reports By Matthew Reisz 13 May
Sector fears for future as its Commons champions are lost More incoming MPs are graduates but few have worked in higher education. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 13 May
De Montfort faces ?4m fine for over-recruiting students University says it had 'obligation' to boost rolls as it tries to fend off penalty. Melanie Newman writes 13 May
Odds and quads When the University of Ulster recently started to offer pharmacy courses, it decided to assemble and exhibit a collection of antique medicines and implements. By Matthew Reisz 13 May
Union counters job losses and cuts with strike ballot Turmoil at LCC heightens fear over 'efficiencies' at the University of the Arts. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 13 May
Gods in the machines to usher in new age of leisure James Martin believes his 21st Century School can tackle future issues today, writes Melanie Newman 13 May
Foucault's pendulum is sent crashing to Earth Historic instrument is irreparably damaged in an accident at a Paris museum. Clea Caulcutt reports 13 May
Oxford Report - Goodbye readers, hello merit pay Task force calls for an end to internal promotions to professorships. Melanie Newman reports 13 May
In a game of 'chicken', SFC backs down Funder unveils compromise plan to allocate cash for knowledge transfer. Hannah Fearn reports 13 May
Tiny departmental steps to cutting costs without the axe's dread fall Business technique reduces spending and boosts efficiency, advocates claim. Hannah Fearn writes 13 May
Lib Dems free to abstain on fees vote Coalition deal could leave Tories to decide policy. Simon Baker reports 12 May
Alliance contribution aims to reshape fees debate Mission group’s proposals include a shift towards private finance. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 11 May
UCU calls pension ballot Industrial action an option in defence of final-salary deals and the traditional retirement age, union indicates. John Gill reports By John Gill 11 May
Asia adds new perspective to survey Region accounts for a third of responses informing revamped 91茄子 World University Rankings. Phil Baty reports By Phil Baty 10 May
The ‘day of dissent’ Academy’s unions aim to step up pressure over job security and pay, but stop short of industrial action. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 8 May
Students poleaxed on a night of drama Higher education figures survey uncertain landscape as young voters cry foul. Hannah Fearn reports 7 May
In mental healthcare, race can be a grey area One scholar thinks prevailing attitudes stifle work on racial differences. Melanie Newman writes 6 May
Scientists talk up teaching but still fail to promote it Poll shows that despite equality claims, research remains the priority. Zoe Corbyn reports 6 May
When the South called time on the American uncivil war University chief aims to tackle partisan bile with a revival of Southern graces. Jon Marcus reports By Jon Marcus 6 May
Prayers, bangs and wimples Nottingham is casting fresh light on medieval life, love and moral concerns. Matthew Reisz writes By Matthew Reisz 6 May
Loss of philosophy at Middlesex raises fears for humanities Concern that focus on STEM subjects may squeeze out arts in post-92 institutions, writes John Morgan By John Morgan 6 May
Deadlock over pension reform Final-salary deals still in balance as employers and unions fail to agree. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 6 May
'Freedom to say anything to anyone' is not what we need Practical not 'utopian' stance is the way forward on academic freedom, scholar tells Sarah Cunnane By Sarah Cunnane 6 May
