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‘Duty of care’ cited as university scraps event amid security concerns. Melanie Newman reports

Letter-writers claim the university needs to invest in the discipline or distinctive research strengths will be weakened in the UK, writes Melanie Newman

Government told to appoint engineering experts, writes Zoë Corbyn

The principal of Royal Holloway and the vice-chancellor of York St John call time on their tenures. Melanie Newman reports

But agency investigation finds no evidence of widespread problems with standards. Melanie Newman reports

John Gill investigates the communication phenomenon that is infiltrating academe

Professional body says part-timers across the country are being hit, writes Rebecca Attwood

Rules could see mass blacklisting, says letter with more than 100 signatories. Zoë Corbyn reports

The shortage of teaching staff in medicine is reaching critical levels, the British Medical Association has warned.

Welsh institutions claim disadvantage over grant allocation increases, writes Zoe Corbyn

Academics on council may have 'vested interests', Cambridge warned. Melanie Newman writes

Government denies threat to academic freedom as editor is sacked over evolution piece, writes John Gill

QAA boss says public must be reassured about university standards, writes Rebecca Attwood

'No threat' to the university's future, says chair of the board of governors. Rebecca Attwood reports

Critics blame judgment for the possible closure of politics departments. Melanie Newman reports

Offa chief praises system while NUS seeks national scheme to end disparities. Rebecca Attwood writes

Voluntary redundancies and recruitment freezes are the order of the day. Melanie Newman reports

But the Government is accused of hypocrisy as universities cut adult learning courses. Hannah Fearn reports

‘Neither party has the bottle’ to debate the issue before the next general election, Labour MP claims. Zoë Corbyn reports

V-c relinquishes role with immediate effect, Rebecca Attwood reports

Scenarios that include a doubling of tuition costs lead to outcry over vice-chancellors’ ‘fantasising’. John Gill reports

Posts likely to go as university aims to slash costs in light of grant allocations. Melanie Newman reports

Plagiarism expert finds his work published illegally on a website, writes Hannah Fearn

Vice-chancellors aim to kick-start debate by estimating impact of raising cap, writes John Gill

New universities see more research cash, but award equals real-terms cut. Zoe Corbyn reports

Times Higher Education Leadership & Management Awards
Tuesday 9 June 2009
London Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London

UCU also criticised for not representing ethnic minority staff effectively. Melanie Newman reports

Manchester Met says whistle-blowers' comments are 'an insult to the university', writes John Gill

'Apparently ideological' condition on government funds sparks outrage in Canada, writes John Gill

Snub to Edinburgh, Imperial and Oxford is a blow to bid for £1 billion spin-off fund, writes Hannah Fearn

Political honours have co-opted the sector's leaders, a constitutional expert tells Rebecca Attwood

UK scholars placate bureaucrats with the right phrases, book claims. Melanie Newman reports

Research impact was no guarantee of winning RAE funding, study finds. Zoe Corbyn reports

Researchers say representation conveyed 'tangible benefits' in the 2001 RAE. Zoe Corbyn writes

The Government and universities must come clean about the A* A-level grade before the whole examination standard is undermined, writes Geoff Lucas