Academics shine in New Year's honours Key figures in science, medicine lead cohort recognised for contributions to higher education, reports Tariq Tahir. 4 January
Sterling support: Birmingham's Orgill and University of the West of Scotland's McInally recognised 4 January
Former higher education tsar takes over as new chairman of the Arts and Humanities Research Council 21 December
Obsessed with politics, intrigued by politicians Profile - Anthony King Professor of British Government, Essex University. 30 November