Australian sector asks for cash to compete with US Universities seek more funding to try to keep pace with the global elite, reports John Gill. 10 January
Reprimand for Keele lecturer over open letter Rebuke for criticism of management sparks debate over freedom, writes Melanie Newman. 10 January
QAA to enlist students to audit quality Plan to add undergraduates to inspection teams is proving controversial, writes Rebecca Attwood. By Rebecca Attwood 10 January
Academics take off for scholastic nirvana Retreats allow scholars to rediscover the joys of writing. Rebecca Attwood reports. By Rebecca Attwood 10 January
Spending spree on RAE stars may spark cash crisis Universities face financial squeeze. John Gill reports. 10 January
Creative writing exercises Jess Moriarty, senior lecturer in the School of Language, Literature and Communication at the University of Brighton, uses creative writing exercises to help lecturers develop and become more confident with their writing. 10 January