Cryptic feedback baffles students Those at elite institutions find lecturers' notes less useful than those at post-92s, says Chloe Stothart By Chloe Stothart 18 September
Australia ups the ante on global access to research Canberra aims to unlock the 'dark archives' of publicly funded research, reports Zoe Corbyn 18 September
Stem-cell scientist looks East for great leap forward Zoe Corbyn meets the biologist working to boost Sino-British links and probe Chinese medicine's secrets 18 September
Reform unfair aid system, says Hepi Report calls for national pool of fee income to end 'market' in bursaries. Melanie Newman reports 18 September
UEL governors confirm v-c's suspension over leadership Concerns about Martin Everett's management are being investigated. Melanie Newman reports 18 September
Humanities overlooked by politicians ... but metrics won't improve things, says British Academy. Zoe Corbyn and Hannah Fearn report 18 September
Hefce's shift of access funds will put a hole in budgets V-c says move that could cost institutions dear is akin to rearranging deckchairs, says Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 18 September
Staff may get a zero salary offer to avoid redundancies University coffers take a hit from unexpectedly high pay costs, report Phil Baty and Melanie Newman By Phil Baty 18 September
Sector told to show house is in order John Denham calls for a faster response to concern over standards, Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 18 September
Eastwood: spare a thought for boys Funding chief says Bill offers universities chance to assess diversity policies, reports Melanie Newman 18 September
Jobs threatened as Salford looks to save ?12.5 million Staff in underperforming schools are at greatest risk of redundancy, reports Melanie Newman 11 September
Pay still linked to length of service Ucea finds framework agreement has not led to performance-based rises, writes Melanie Newman 11 September
RAE table will be shaken by use of journal rankings Panel member says leaders who chose entries on impact factor may be surprised. Zoe Corbyn reports 11 September
On stage, On the Origin ... author endures a dramatic trial of faith Intelligent design leads Darwin to rethink evolution in a play for Festival of Science, writes Zoe Corbyn 11 September
Early careers site aims to end isolation Website offers young researchers information and networking opportunities, writes Olga Wojtas 11 September
Survey finds it's all work, less play for the top-up generation In determination to earn top degrees, students now socialise less, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 11 September
Students are failed in business know-how Call for universities to ensure that all degrees teach entrepreneurship, writes Hannah Fearn 11 September
Americans are 'taking over' A lack of British fundraising specialists has led to an influx from the US, reports John Gill By John Gill 11 September
'MTV generation learns through fun' Dull teaching styles risk losing students to online education, US innovator warns. Olga Wojtas reports 11 September
Centre gives Glasgow heart in war on a killer The Polish émigré behind Anna's Building leads the fight against coronary disease, finds Olga Wojtas 11 September
Obama would free up work on stem cells Delight at pledge to lift research restrictions and boost science funding. Zoe Corbyn reports 11 September
Tory promise: more students, more freedom Shadow Minister says he wants a bold new direction for higher education policy, writes Melanie Newman 11 September
Skills gap still a concern, UUK told Minister warns that employers believe graduates lack what firms need. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 11 September
Students more satisfied than ever before Most are happy with teaching but assessment is still a concern, reports Melanie Newman 11 September
Dogged by calls for extra support Universities face requests for pets on campus as an emotional comforter, writes Melanie Newman 11 September
Debate is an endangered species, says climate critic One anthropologist thinks doomsday sceptics are being unfairly silenced. Melanie Newman reports 4 September
Geography applications still strong, says society director Royal Geographical Society head refutes claims of field's demise. Donna Bowater reports 4 September
Culture in the state-funded sector condones failure, claims professor Anthony Glees attacks university management as he heads to private sector, writes Melanie Newman 4 September
Shake-up urged in art teaching Report from top academics suggests a greater role for business in courses, writes Zoe Corbyn 4 September
UAE's ban on book about Dubai reveals gulf in values British author says 'kneejerk' censorship could put off overseas researchers. John Gill reports By John Gill 4 September
Recruitment fight to hot up as US turns to global agents American universities sharpen competitive edge in battle for international students. John Gill reports By John Gill 4 September
Students happy to invest in future Survey finds debt has soared but undergraduates feel it is acceptable. Rebecca Attwood reports 4 September
Finances top list of threats to the health of UK sector Vice-chancellors blame 'payroll strain' for the squeeze on university funds, reports John Gill By John Gill 4 September