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We must keep our edge by pooling talents, says Glasgow's departing principal. Olga Wojtas reports

Research councils see a rise in applications but fewer candidates are successful, writes Zoe Corbyn

Report urges measures to boost roles of ethnic minorities and women, writes Melanie Newman

Next month's Wakeham review may call for greater focus on applied research. Zoe Corbyn reports

US warned it could lose its lead of the global pack if it doesn't learn from Europe, reports John Gill

Conference speech fuels OU row over compulsory retirement for lecturers, writes Melanie Newman

Universities with highest fee increases are to be named and shamed, writes Jon Marcus

Jon Dellandrea, the rock star of university fundraising, is standing down. John Gill reports

John Gill reports on a debate in cyberspace about the culture at America's privileged seat of learning

Journal editor calls for more respect and cash for interdisciplinary arts research. Zoe Corbyn reports

Anxiety mounts as students offer their verdict on whether lecturers are hot. Rebecca Attwood reports

Salford pays for refusal to apologise over expense claim allegation. Melanie Newman reports

Polly Arnold is happy to have traded MIT's 24-hour stress for Scottish teamwork. Olga Wojtas reports

Board members, co-founder and university step away from Sussex centre, says Melanie Newman

Paper says PhD is still the 'gold standard' despite rise of work-based study, writes Rebecca Attwood

Leeds scientist hits out at 'zealots' and urges secrecy for future small-scale field trials, reports Zoe Corbyn

Figures show that one in three succeeded in overturning decision, reports Zoe Corbyn

Loss of funding for scholarships 'will harm Britain's ability to attract the brightest'. John Gill writes

Study highlights the trials of junior lecturers feeling the pressure to perform, writes Rebecca Attwood

FoI Act flushes out new plans that could risk water damage, reports Melanie Newman

Film displaying undergraduates' lives and values is a YouTube success, reports Rebecca Attwood

Academics welcome a new trend for undergraduate journals. Zoe Corbyn and Matt Rooney report

Global survey shows up wide variations in career and salary opportunities. John Gill reports

Britain is about to lose its place in the world table for research to the Asian giant, says Zoe Corbyn

Competitiveness index reveals 'new world order' as Europe and Asia gain. Hannah Fearn reports

Drive for industrial relevance may harm long-term research, say academics. Hannah Fearn reports

Petition calls on Government to end restrictions on academic freedoms, writes Melanie Newman

Consultancy-led workshops steer EPSRC towards closing an avenue of study. Zoe Corbyn reports

University initiative aims to encourage group working, reports Melanie Newman

Olga Wojtas meets a Kirk minister bringing faith-centred education to the Highlands and Islands

New Jersey budget cuts force new rigid office hours and Saturday classes. Jon Marcus reports

AHRC is to reconsider the way that it supports individual researchers. Zoe Corbyn reports

Union hails trend, but also warns of persistent 'casualisation culture'. Melanie Newman reports

Chasing world rankings reduces focus on institutions' local responsibilities, says IAU chief. John Gill reports