Go the distance Expanding online provision is a priority for Carl Lygo, the new CEO of the private education provider BPP Holdings 1 October
Stephen Instone, 1954-2009 Stephen Instone, an inspirational teacher of Classics, has died. By Matthew Reisz 24 September
Drink problems James Nicholls' study of English attitudes to alcohol since the Tudors reveals familiar concerns - and a dilemma for the Tories 24 September
This is no joke Lesley Harbidge argues that comedy is a legitimate discipline that shouldn't be dismissed just because it is enjoyable 17 September
The sales code To appeal to students reluctant to read, Stephen Brown presents his marketing study material as 'management thrillers' 10 September
Times change After decades working on newspapers, George Brock has moved into academia to oversee journalism at City University By Rebecca Attwood 3 September
Pushing politics Vicky Randall says women are forging their way into government, but ethnic minorities remain under-represented 27 August
A life model Nick de Ville says Goldsmiths' influential practice-based doctorate is creating a new breed of professional academic By Rebecca Attwood 20 August
Danger, danger Noel Sharkey warns that robots do not possess the necessary discriminatory skills to be used as killers by the military 13 August
Merger maestro Neil Simco's prior experience setting up a university bodes well for the future University of the Highlands and Islands 6 August
High hopes Amnesty International's Irene Khan aims to improve higher education access in Manchester as Salford's new chancellor 30 July
Building trust Michael Sterling tells MPs that his engineering background would be an asset in the role of STFC chairman 23 July
Peter Widdowson, 1942-2009 Peter Widdowson, a pioneer of new perspectives on English literature, has died. By Matthew Reisz 23 July
She's worth it An award for women in science will allow scientist Nathalie Seddon to juggle family life with globetrotting research interests 16 July
Instant message Media studies is vital and valid, but Mike Kirkup says the death of Michael Jackson shows how its focus is changing 9 July
Access all areas Joined-up public sector data should be on offer in the information age and Nigel Shadbolt plans to show the way 2 July
Batman retires Evening strolls led to Paul Racey's fascination with bats and a career studying their habits and reproduction 25 June
Creative venture Michael Harloe prepares for his retirement proud to have put Salford at the centre of a unique global media development 18 June
Collaborative art Paul Gough, an artist of international renown, aims to take UWE to new heights through a focus on interdisciplinary work 11 June
Inspired by EU Alastair Sim, Universities Scotland's new head, hopes his European experience will help safeguard his country's institutions 4 June
Motes of trust The scandal over MPs' expenses may have little impact on voter numbers, says an expert on the public's faith in politics 28 May
Martin Turner, 1942-2009 Martin Turner, a leading British space scientist who was appointed CBE in 2004, has died. 28 May
Bank transfer Proud of his banking past, Alan Gillespie, the Government's choice to lead the ESRC, says research must be relevant 21 May