Cash flows when academic passion is shared, says philanthropy tsar Billion-dollar fundraiser counters the 'myth' that Britain lacks a tradition of giving. John Gill reports By John Gill 29 May
Nottingham scholar held for 6 days under anti-terror law Postgraduate and employee are arrested over research material. Melanie Newman reports 29 May
'We must focus on students as learners' HEA chief executive says that inspiration not consumerisation is key to university experience, says Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 22 May
Derby on course for FE takeover Vice-chancellor keen to boost post-16 attainment and foster university study, writes Melanie Newman 22 May
Originality score to curb copying Lecturer develops a 'more enriching' way of dealing with student plagiarism. Rebecca Attwood explains By Rebecca Attwood 22 May
Elite institutions' class bias simply reflects 'meritocracy' Higher IQs mean upper-class domination is 'natural', academic says. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 22 May
Poor planning puts future international growth at risk Pockets of over-provision in some subjects leads to concerns about market saturation, writes John Gill By John Gill 22 May
Misperception of masters could hit UK recruitment One-year degree at risk of 'misguided' comparisons with two-year programmes, writes Melanie Newman 22 May
Distributed leadership model gives 'illusion' of consultation Fashionable approach is long on rhetoric but short on interaction, says study. John Gill reports By John Gill 22 May
Business-backed course probed Inquiry found fictional campaign fostered deception and compromised academic probity, says John Gill By John Gill 22 May
Drama cuts raise fears of final curtain Underfunding threatens viability of Scotland's theatre, warn top thespians. Olga Wojtas reports 22 May
Inspirational founder's legal clinic sets bar for success Award recognises a role model who enables legal students to help others. Melanie Newman writes 22 May
High-risk gambles put match-funding at risk Government cash could be diminished by rush to maximise returns in top band, says Zoe Corbyn 22 May
UCU delegates voice concerns over clampdown on academic freedom Sponsorship, skills focus and speaking out on extremism top agenda, writes Melanie Newman 22 May
Edinburgh banks ?4m in bequests as universities chase new income stream Rising number of institutions have legacy officers to persuade alumni to donate. Olga Wojtas reports 22 May
Blue skies here to stay, Esler says AHRC chief tells angry academic entrepreneurialism is no threat to basic research. Zoe Corbyn reports 22 May
Everyone will still get a chance with us, v-c says Dropouts and cuts won't change Bolton's entrance policy, George Holmes tells Melanie Newman 15 May
Poor data may put teaching cash at risk Sector's 'lack of rigour' in tallying expenditure may undermine future budgets, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 15 May
Size matters in overseas success Large pre-1992 institutions on UK mainland make most money abroad, says study. John Gill reports By John Gill 15 May
Funding council speaks up for QR Hefce restates its case for blue-skies cash in a bid to circumvent potential cuts, reports Zoe Corbyn 15 May
Teaching quality under 'grave threat' Manchester v-c blames widening access and long-term underfunding. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 15 May
Students urged to inflate national survey marks to improve job options 'No one will employ you if they think your degree is shit,' says Kingston lecturer. Melanie Newman writes 15 May
Rammell says all can share 'success story' Foundation degrees and college powers are no threat to sector, minister tells Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 15 May
UCU fears 'capability' staff policies will form fast track to dismissal Union believes procedures will be used as punitive micromanagement tool, writes Melanie Newman 15 May
Working-class students have the right stuff to succeed Rebecca Attwood reports on a study that puts paid to idea that non-traditional entrants are 'high risk' By Rebecca Attwood 15 May
Don't tell Mum: academic censured for discussing son's course load Answer to a mother's query made 'illicit disclosures' of personal data. Melanie Newman reports 15 May
Scant Welsh rise may deter research stars Funding could fall behind inflation and discourage high-flyers, official says. Chloe Stothart reports 15 May
Schwartz drives radical reforms Former Brunel chief brings 'education for life' to Australia's Macquarie University. John Gill reports By John Gill 15 May
'This is a big job needing to be done very quickly' With physicists desperate to reverse cuts, a lot rides on Bill Wakeham's review. Zoe Corbyn writes 15 May
UCL joins moves to cancel investment in arms trade Holdings in defence firm reviewed as institution eyes future alumni donations, writes Chloe Stothart 8 May
Academics split over teaching contact hours Lancaster and Manchester move to give students more time with tutors, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 8 May
Researchers want pan-EU pension Consultation to increase mobility highlights desire for common treatment, reports Chloe Stothart 8 May
Saudi prince donates ?16m to improve Islamic studies Edinburgh and Cambridge universities to set up Muslim research centres. Olga Wojtas reports 8 May
Premier calls for focus on research Indian Prime Minister wants a return to traditional strengths of higher education. John Gill reports By John Gill 8 May
'We shouldn't believe that biofuels are a silver bullet' Julia King, charged with the review of low-carbon cars, talks to John Gill about energy efficiency By John Gill 8 May