University forced to consult staff Employees use law to compel Bournemouth to reveal financial details. Melanie Newman reports 21 February
Scots fear cash cuts will hit astronomy Minister says the UK science council's bid to save £80 million puts observatory jobs at risk. Tariq Tahir and Zoe Corbyn report 21 February
Ethics chief calls for tighter peer review Furore over journal's 'misstep' over suspect biology paper raises concerns. Melanie Newman reports 21 February
Retirement law a grey area for staff A survey finds that many wish to work past 65 but are unclear on their institutions' policies, writes Melanie Newman 21 February
Canada gains in the global game Overseas student applications contribute to record enrolment figures. John Gill reports By John Gill 21 February
Media skills Obtaining press coverage for your research and gaining a name as a media commentator requires preparation By Harriet Swain 20 February
Potential IT cost savings are lost in translation Private firms have failed to grasp the sector's unique requirements, a former Russell Group official tells John Gill. By John Gill 14 February
League table sizes up v-cs' online impact Sheffield steals top spot in first ranking of Russell Group chiefs' web presence. Hannah Fearn reports 14 February
REF will topple RAE stars, report warns Study suggests that metrics-based assessment may radically alter results. Zoe Corbyn reports 14 February
Admin cuts lead to loss of history centre at Glasgow A long-running funding row has led to an HEA budget review and reorganisation. John Gill reports By John Gill 14 February
Social science PhD students short on quantitative skills, study finds Employers and grant-holders concerned at lack of qualified research staff. Melanie Newman writes. 14 February
Tensions high at Liverpool Hope over hiring of dean Vice-chancellor's quality drive brings accusations of 'done deals'. Melanie Newman reports. 14 February
Healthy rise in undergraduate applications English institutions record second year of growth but Welsh take a hit. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 14 February
Middle East universities fail to meet region's jobs needs Key problem is the lack of a link between education and earnings, World Banks says. John Gill reports. By John Gill 14 February
REF consultation: academe's concerns Sciences and humanities must not be judged differently, and peer review and timetabling need reassessment, organisations say. Zoe Corbyn reports 14 February
Tax threat to third stream activities Industry alarm as revenue officials look at sector's business venture income. Zoe Corbyn reports 14 February
Inappropriate use of learning outcomes slated Report identifies bureaucratic 'craze' that fails academics and students, writes Melanie Newman. 14 February
Illegal downloading among threats to textbook sales Books are cumbersome, expensive and their format dated, publishers hear. Rebecca Attwood reports. By Rebecca Attwood 14 February