Labour may help cut student visas from migration targets David Matthews on growing signs of cross-party accord as BIS recasts education as an export By David Matthews 6 December
MP flags Tories' 'huge concern' over Offa head A Tory MP has warned that there is opposition on his party’s front bench to Les Ebdon, following criticism of his comments on the “snobbery” surrounding university education. By John Morgan 6 December
Half of potential dropouts cite finance problems NUS survey shows higher rates of work, worry and withdrawal among worse-off. Chris Parr reports By Chris Parr 6 December
On a train called Knowledge, travel opens eyes and minds Gandhi is the inspiration for a rail-based college. Joanna Sugden reports from New Delhi 6 December
Virtual rise shrinks value of campus in US minds The value of a traditional, campus-based degree is being eroded by rising confidence in online courses, a US survey has revealed. By Chris Parr 6 December
The father, mother or child of invention Personal experience can drive scholars to push the boundaries in their chosen field, writes Jon Marcus By Jon Marcus 6 December
The lecturers who don't teach (but still count) UCU study suggests flaws in student-to-staff ratios may mask true class sizes. Jack Grove reports By Jack Grove 6 December
Exam board's Open marriage set to offer colleges greater independence No traditional partner needed for new foundation degree-level qualification. David Matthews writes By David Matthews 29 November
Offa and Hefce draft national access strategy A national strategy on improving university access is set to be published by next autumn. By Jack Grove 29 November
No egg on Burns' face, but protest fails to come to boil NUS march ends amid boos, grumbling and confusion in sodden outfield. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 29 November