UK losing its allure...and ground to rivals OECD figures offer unsettling news - even before the coalition swings the axe. Simon Baker writes By Simon Baker 9 September
No-brainer: top British scientists may flee funding famine for feasts abroad By Simon Baker 9 September
Angles, free us from Satin's yolk US scholars respond to UK exam howlers with some egregious examples of their own. John Gill reports By John Gill 9 September
Peer reviewers swamped, so extras get the heave-ho Science journal moves to tackle 'exponential' rise in authors' supplemental material. Paul Jump writes By Paul Jump 9 September
Plus ?a change, plus c'est la même chose (sadly) Scholar's vision of academy's future takes aim at 'archaic' inequalities. Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 9 September
Teaching comes first, says US author Pedagogy should focus on principles first and technology second. Sarah Cunnane reports By Sarah Cunnane 9 September
In the mix: BAs benefit from the PhD example US-style mixed courses give bachelor's boys and girls a head start in research. Cat Davies reports 9 September
Fundraisers recommended to tap Eastern promises of financial aid Philanthropic Arabs want to support global higher education. Hannah Fearn reports 9 September
Researchers aim to capture a day in the teaching life Share project looks to Mass Observation surveys for inspiration. Rebecca Attwood reports By Rebecca Attwood 9 September
You want to go to the library at 3am? Britain's the place A quarter of UK universities offer round-the-clock opening for flexible study. Matthew Reisz reports By Matthew Reisz 9 September
Cable’s rations: ‘mediocre’ research teams need not apply The government will ensure that research funding is “rationed” according to excellence, end public support for “mediocrity” and emphasise commercialisation, Vince Cable has announced. By John Morgan 8 September
Global rankings system methodology reflects universities’ core missions Survey methods and analysis refined to give clarity on performance, writes Phil Baty By Phil Baty 7 September
UK is slipping behind its OECD rivals The UK is falling farther behind its competitors on higher education spending and graduation rates. By Simon Baker 7 September
Recession hits US private fundraising, but others do better As alumni donations to US universities plummet, Canada and Asia forge ahead. Hannah Fearn writes 4 September
THE World Rankings set for release on 16 September Seventh annual survey draws on robust new methodology and 13 performance indicators. Phil Baty reports By Phil Baty 2 September
Voices raised as tongues silenced Planned cuts to language provision at Swansea draw a chorus of protests. Hannah Fearn reports 2 September
Free market on fees threatens rough ride in 'perfect storm' Many universities set to lose income overall if cap is lifted, researcher warns. Simon Baker reports By Simon Baker 2 September
Spirit of the money age leads academy to mislay its values Australian critics launch attack on 'cargo cult' of university corporatisation. Simon Baker reports By Simon Baker 2 September
Cultural destination: Free passport to the streets of Philadelphia Drexel initiative is a palpable hit with students and rival institutions. Sarah Cunnane reports By Sarah Cunnane 2 September
'Wisdom of crowds' offers novel ways out of cash crisis Public's cost-saving ideas include Facebook peer review and teaching in shifts. Simon Baker reports By Simon Baker 2 September
Obama plans to relax limits on academic travel to Cuba Campaigners claim the ban was introduced for domestic political gain. Jon Marcus reports By Jon Marcus 2 September
Gobbledegook and ghastly grammar cast a murky spell on coherence 'Pedant' professor argues that academics should correct student howlers, writes Rebecca Attwood By Rebecca Attwood 2 September
