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Universities are offering students incentives to cut their energy consumption. Nicholas Chan reports

Esteemed professor forced to quit was unfairly 'disparaged', say colleagues. Paul Jump reports

Research is costly, but Scotland is against creating teaching-only institutions, writes Hannah Fearn

Watchdog recommends retraction of Science paper after 'indications' of bad practice. Paul Jump writes

Freedoms could result in more businesslike leaders in the academy, but how will staff fare? Hannah Fearn reports

Graduating students at Loughborough kick-start American-style gift scheme. Hannah Fearn reports

Chief executive 'interested' in running excellent departments closed by cuts. Simon Baker reports

The coalition government is believed to be considering new legislation that could lead to publicly funded universities being owned by shareholders

The Spirit Level authors decide to respond only to peer-reviewed criticism, writes Paul Jump

Their salaries may have declined, but academics still wield social influence. Matthew Reisz reports

A New York professor has become a hero to all those who are sensitive about the use and abuse of English after taking Starbucks to task over its ¡°invented language¡±.

The US has retained its dominance in the annual world university ranking compiled by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Universities value the "toolkit" they use to set academic standards, but the kit is doing little to reassure the public, a review has found.

David Cameron must overcome bitter Thatcherite legacy. Hannah Fearn reports

RAE assessor suggests a way to reduce costs, save time and improve quality. Paul Jump reports

Academics and administrators from nine nations back research guidelines. Sarah Cunnane reports

Research reveals positives and pitfalls for Sino-UK university joint ventures. John Morgan reports

Opposition calls on Holyrood to consider option in wake of Budget report. Hannah Fearn reports