Disciplinary action taken after public airing of staff survey results Conference speech fuels OU row over compulsory retirement for lecturers, writes Melanie Newman 14 August
Young academics striving to fit in reveal high anxiety Study highlights the trials of junior lecturers feeling the pressure to perform, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 7 August
Student truths generate online hit Film displaying undergraduates' lives and values is a YouTube success, reports Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 7 August
Oxford warned over sprinkler dangers for book depository FoI Act flushes out new plans that could risk water damage, reports Melanie Newman 7 August
Let students enjoy the power of print Academics welcome a new trend for undergraduate journals. Zoe Corbyn and Matt Rooney report 7 August
Pay varies but Europe lags £18K below American mean Global survey shows up wide variations in career and salary opportunities. John Gill reports By John Gill 7 August
China nears UK in brain games Britain is about to lose its place in the world table for research to the Asian giant, says Zoe Corbyn 7 August
US losing edge in innovation league Competitiveness index reveals 'new world order' as Europe and Asia gain. Hannah Fearn reports 7 August
Focus on local innovation is misguided, journal claims Drive for industrial relevance may harm long-term research, say academics. Hannah Fearn reports 7 August
Palestinian scholars win Israeli support Petition calls on Government to end restrictions on academic freedoms, writes Melanie Newman 7 August
Nanotech research funding halted by a thumbs-down from the public Consultancy-led workshops steer EPSRC towards closing an avenue of study. Zoe Corbyn reports 7 August
GM researcher despairs as three years' work destroyed Leeds scientist hits out at 'zealots' and urges secrecy for future small-scale field trials, reports Zoe Corbyn 7 August
Almost 200 academic staff fight against RAE exclusion Figures show that one in three succeeded in overturning decision, reports Zoe Corbyn 7 August
Overseas student awards scrapped Loss of funding for scholarships 'will harm Britain's ability to attract the brightest'. John Gill writes By John Gill 7 August
More staff on permanent contracts, Hefce stats show Union hails trend, but also warns of persistent 'casualisation culture'. Melanie Newman reports 31 July
Excellence must begin at home Chasing world rankings reduces focus on institutions' local responsibilities, says IAU chief. John Gill reports By John Gill 31 July
Are humanities going begging on the Cam? Watchdog notes fears that 'inessential' services put academic work at risk, writes Melanie Newman 31 July
Report sets out new vetting system for research staff A new integrity office detecting misconduct could be on the horizon, reports Zoe Corbyn 31 July
A fond farewell to Randy Pausch Inspirational 'last' lecturer Randy Pausch loses his battle against cancer, reports John Gill By John Gill 31 July
Lecturers' feedback efforts 'misguided' Students need to play a more active role in assessment, an expert claims. Olga Wojtas reports 31 July
Why male students' brains are light on detail Study reopens debate on differences in how men and women think, reports Olga Wojtas 31 July
Name: DIUS. Year: 1. Shows willing but could do better .. Rebecca Attwood assesses the sector's response to DIUS, one year on from its inception By Rebecca Attwood 31 July
Research rethink will curb solo negotiation University initiative aims to encourage group working, reports Melanie Newman 31 July
A calling to engage with the God hypothesis Olga Wojtas meets a Kirk minister bringing faith-centred education to the Highlands and Islands 31 July
US faculty lodge complaint over six-day teaching plan New Jersey budget cuts force new rigid office hours and Saturday classes. Jon Marcus reports 31 July
Time-off scheme faces the axe as costs rise and deadlines are missed AHRC is to reconsider the way that it supports individual researchers. Zoe Corbyn reports 31 July
Cash for new campuses tied to skills drive Bids to provide centres for 10,000 extra students must consider local needs, says Hannah Fearn 24 July
Bath defends monitoring project after claims it breached privacy Researchers are accused of disregarding consumer rights, reports Melanie Newman 24 July
MPs have a bone to pick with QAA over standards Select committee chair says watchdog lacks teeth to regulate classification system. John Gill reports By John Gill 24 July
Watchdog adds students to audit teams to assess university quality Scheme to be rolled out nationally after QAA pilot is heralded a success. Chloe Stothart reports By Chloe Stothart 24 July
Key national centre to go as chemistry loses priority cash Core services will have to compete for 'responsive mode' EPSRC funding. Melanie Newman reports 24 July
Links may boost Australian clout Institutions eye US 'system university' model in bid to improve global rankings. John Gill reports By John Gill 24 July
Our plan for an elite institution is 'audacious but achievable' Official says Saudis will have an independent, world-class university by next year. John Gill reports By John Gill 24 July