Sorry seems to be the hardest word WASHINGTON – The situation outlined by Miles J. Postema, vice-president and general counsel of Ferris State University, sounded like a lawsuit waiting to happen. By Scott Jaschik, for 29 June
Forever young: students tied to the electronic apron strings 'iParenting' technology is discouraging a generation from growing up, psychologist warns. Jon Marcus reports By Jon Marcus 24 June
Willetts signals boost for external providers Mixed response to proposals for private takeovers of public institutions. Simon Baker reports By Simon Baker 24 June
'Serious defects' apparent in 'crude' European rankings project U-Map and U-Multirank fail to solve problems they aimed to fix, study suggests. Hannah Fearn writes 24 June
Sum of universities' fears: cuts of up to a quarter and VAT rise Sector leaders plan fightback as Osborne unveils emergency Budget. Simon Baker reports By Simon Baker 24 June
The 5 per cent savings solution FEC report calls for efficiencies and offers support for research concentration. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 24 June
Academics resist culture of sheer 'carelessness' University life is still underpinned by caring values, despite market pressures. Rebecca Attwood writes By Rebecca Attwood 24 June
Newton scheme may be grounded Fate of scholarships and enterprise fund will be decided in the autumn. John Morgan reports By John Morgan 24 June
Sports-park model is a winner, Surrey claims Commercial set-up could set gold standard, but union criticises job contracts. Simon Baker writes By Simon Baker 24 June
Unions propose lower fees for the children of staff John Morgan reports on a Unite proposal seen as a way to boost benefits for lower-paid employees By John Morgan 24 June
Funding crisis will change the nature of higher education, NUS president claims By Simon Baker 23 June
Manchester appoints Dame Nancy Rothwell as its vice-chancellor First woman to lead the institution will bring her own ‘distinctive strengths’ to the role. Sarah Cunnane reports By Sarah Cunnane 21 June
Disagreement between Scottish Funding Council and universities over knowledge-exchange cash rumbles on Universities have refused to compromise in an ongoing row with the Scottish Funding Council over how to allocate funds for knowledge exchange. 19 June
Hill wins Oxford poetry post Geoffrey Hill has been elected the University of Oxford’s new professor of poetry By Simon Baker 18 June
University of Derby takes top honour at the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards By Sarah Cunnane 18 June
Full speed ahead for new degrees to suit business Tailor-made courses to fill local skills gaps will also bring in much-needed cash. Hannah Fearn reports 17 June
Value judgements and bottom lines British Academy stands up for the humanities' socio-economic impact. Matthew Reisz writes By Matthew Reisz 17 June
