World’s oldest scientific journal is focus of new exhibition A new exhibition offers a glimpse “behind the scenes of the process of science journalism and publishing” over 350 years By Matthew Reisz 2 December
US associate professor challenged for ‘promoting religious beliefs’ By Colleen Flaherty, for Inside Higher Ed 1 December
Student vote ‘could swing 10 seats to Labour’ The student vote could swing the advantage to Labour in about 10 seats at the next election and “hold the keys to power” in a close fight By John Morgan 1 December
MPs call for major research funding boost A group of MPs has called on the government to ensure 3 per cent of GDP is invested in research and development by 2020 or risk the UK falling behind By Holly Else 1 December
Student-designed feedback software wins share of Jisc funding Unitu development led by Southampton graduate By Chris Parr 30 November
Third of international students ‘come via transnational route’ More than a third of all international undergraduates studying in England are recruited from transnational courses, a new report reveals. By Chris Havergal 29 November
Glyndwr v-c Michael Scott says he plans to step aside The vice-chancellor of Glyndwr University has announced his intention to step down from the embattled institution. By Chris Havergal 28 November
GuildHE head Andy Westwood to take up Manchester role The chief executive of GuildHE, Andy Westwood, is to take up a new role at the University of Manchester helping it connect with government. By John Morgan 28 November
THE Awards 2014: winners announced Edge Hill University bags top accolade as University of the Year By THE reporters 28 November
Julia Goodfellow to be first female UUK president Dame Julia Goodfellow will become the first ever woman to lead Universities UK, after being named its next president. By John Morgan 27 November
International graduate entrepreneurs ‘shunning UK due to visa problems’ International graduates are shunning the UK as a business destination because of “impossible visa restrictions”, a new study claims. By Jack Grove 27 November
Early Ucas applications down The number of UK students who have applied early to university has fallen by 3 per cent, new interim figures show By Jack Grove 27 November
Post-study work visa could be introduced in Scotland Political parties have agreed to consider the introduction of a new post-study work visa scheme for international students in Scotland By Chris Havergal 27 November
Uncapped student numbers: Australia's costly lessons for England Removing student number caps in Australia led to a marketing explosion and a sharp rise in public spending, English higher education has been warned. By Jack Grove 26 November
Occupation at Birmingham as protesters call for nationwide action A group of University of Birmingham students occupied one of its main buildings, calling for free education and the right to protest By Holly Else 26 November
Labour big beast Clarke savages possible £6k policy A former Labour education secretary has warned his party not to reduce tuition fees to £6,000 By Jack Grove 26 November
Degree apprenticeships to offer 'no-fee HE' The government is to unveil a range of courses allowing young people to complete a full honours degree while working, without having to pay fees By Chris Parr 26 November
UCL and IoE confirm merger date University College London and the Institute of Education have confirmed they will merge next week By Jack Grove 25 November
Chinese students to boost 'brand Britain' Chinese-speaking students are to be placed with British companies to help them break into the Chinese market By Chris Havergal 25 November
Universities could be forced to ban ‘extremists’ under new law The government will have the power to order universities to ban ‘extremist’ speakers from their campuses, under a new bill By John Morgan 24 November
Glyndwr told to leave London campus as visa licence reinstated Glyndwr University has been allowed to start recruiting international students again, but must end operations at its London campus By Chris Havergal 24 November
University of the People to offer HE to refugees An online university has teamed up with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to offer tuition-free, accredited HE to refugees and asylum seekers By Chris Parr 23 November
University regulation ‘not fit for purpose’, says Which? English higher education regulation is “no longer fit for purpose” and there needs to be “a strong regulator to protect students” paying higher fees. By John Morgan 23 November
Student experience ‘varies widely’ in US The average US student’s experience varies widely between universities, even when the institutions are similarly selective and of a comparable size. By Chris Parr 22 November
Commons row over student places figures Liam Byrne has accused the government of mixing up its figures in its plan to fund extra student places when number controls are scrapped. By John Morgan 21 November
Ucas stats: 15,000 more male applicants have physics A level There are about 15,000 more 18-year-old boys with an A level in physics applying to university than girls, according to new statistics By Chris Parr 21 November
Scottish education secretary Michael Russell loses post in reshuffle Michael Russell has been replaced as Scottish education secretary in the cabinet of new First Minister Nicola Sturgeon By Chris Havergal 21 November
Grammar schools 'not linked to degree advantage’ Grammar schooling is “not linked to any significant advantage” in getting a degree or graduating from an “elite” institution, new research suggests By John Morgan 21 November
Marking boycott over USS reform suspended Industrial action called over the reforms to pre-1992 university pensions has been suspended. By Chris Havergal 20 November
FE colleges’ degree-awarding status ‘should be extended’ More further education colleges should have the equivalent of degree-awarding powers to ‘redress’ the technical and academic education balance. By Chris Havergal 19 November
Students march for ‘free education’ Students have been marching in London calling for ‘free education’, in an attempt to push fees back on to the news and political agenda By John Morgan 19 November
‘Walkout’ by black members at UCU event A University and College Union event saw ‘an outburst and walkout’ by black members in protest at the union’s alleged failure to tackle race issues By John Morgan 19 November
Times Higher Education announces reforms to its World University Rankings Times Higher Education today announces a series of important changes to its flagship THE World University Rankings By Times Higher Education Staff 19 November
Hefce deputy warns universities over buying graduate debt Some English universities are interested in the idea of buying the debt of their graduates, but it ‘may not be the smartest investment’ By John Morgan 19 November
Government agrees to extend student complaint rights to private providers The government has agreed to offer more protection to students at private providers, giving them the right to adjudication on unresolved complaints By John Morgan 18 November
Salmond unveils ‘free tuition’ monument at Heriot-Watt Alex Salmond has faced criticism after unveiling a monument at a university honouring his commitment to free higher education By Chris Havergal 18 November
Social responsibility in science: former MRC chief sets out vision A former chief executive of the Medical Research Council will this week set out his vision of how scientists can best fulfil their social responsibility By Matthew Reisz 18 November
Wellcome Trust announces major funding scheme changes Early career researchers among those targeted for extra support By Paul Jump 18 November
Women and ethnic minorities still marginalised at top of universities Some 78 per cent of professors, 72 per cent of senior managers and about 80 per cent of vice-chancellors and principals in the UK are men By Chris Parr 18 November
Current £9K fee system ‘fails sustainability test’, says report The current £9,000 fee system is financially unsustainable and puts higher education at risk from a failed market, according to a report By John Morgan 18 November
NUS publishes ‘roadmap for free education’ The National Union of Students has outlined its proposals for reforming how higher education in England is funded By Chris Parr 17 November
Student numbers to US up, including from India The number of international students starting courses at US universities has increased by 7.5 per cent in the space of a year By Chris Havergal 17 November
Comet mission inspires Classics research Classicists and archaeologists are benefiting from technology remarkably similar to that used on the module that landed on Comet 67P By Matthew Reisz 16 November
Japan ‘can still be fruitful for recruitment’ British Council survey suggests students are still outward looking despite slump in number going overseas By Chris Havergal 15 November
Keele and Derby vice-chancellors to step down Two vice-chancellors have announced that they will be stepping down from their roles next summer By Times Higher Education Staff 14 November
Candidates for next UUK president confirmed Julia Goodfellow among the three as she bids to be first woman in the post By John Morgan 14 November
Marking boycott could be suspended next week UCU to consult on halting action to allow more talks, provided academics’ pay is not docked By Chris Havergal 14 November
European Commission scraps chief scientific adviser post Scientists and science bodies have reacted with dismay to the decision by the European Commission to axe the post of chief scientific adviser. By Paul Jump 14 November
Clark: Send UK students to India to future-proof relationship Universities minister announces plan to send 5,000 students a year to the subcontinent during his visit to Delhi By Chris Havergal 14 November
Salford UCU latest to back strike over pay docking Move follows similar action at Liverpool and Bradford, while Ulster staff ask for their university to be ‘grey-listed’ By Chris Havergal 13 November
'10 ways to help poorer students into medicine' guide launched Universities have been urged to use 10 key tactics to boost enrolment in medicine by students from disadvantaged backgrounds. By Holly Else 13 November
‘Lost Gospel’ scholars claim manuscript reveals 'a married Jesus' A new book claims to ‘fill in the 30-year gap in Jesus’ resumé’ By Matthew Reisz 12 November
Sheffield academic asks for docked pay to go to students A University of Sheffield academic has called on the institution to give students the pay docked from his salary for being part of a marking boycott By Chris Parr 12 November
Third of graduate internships unpaid, figures suggest Nearly a third of university graduates who are employed as interns receive no pay, a new report says By Chris Havergal 12 November
Cybersecurity skills need boost in computer science degrees University computer science courses are failing to make clear the need to develop skills in cybersecurity, leaving the UK with a shortage of experts By Chris Parr 12 November
University of Liverpool UCU vote to strike over pay threat Action follows management decision to withhold pay from academics taking part in marking boycott By Chris Havergal 11 November
College president ‘questions rape accusers’ motives’ By Scott Jaschik, for Inside Higher Ed 10 November
Wendy Purcell returns to Plymouth University but not as chief executive David Coslett to run university as vice-chancellor takes on ‘strategic portfolio’ By John Morgan 10 November