Mandelson: left鈥檚 opposition to fees hijacked by elitist right Architect of Browne review says he is yet to hear 鈥榳holly convincing鈥� case for reducing fees By Chris Havergal 8 June
Cardiff plans review after suicide of 鈥榦verworked鈥� lecturer Malcolm Anderson, a lecturer in accounting, was said to be 鈥榮truggling silently鈥� with new work responsibilities By Rachael Pells 8 June
鈥楳oonshot鈥� science trumps basic research in EU budget proposals University representatives disappointed by lower than expected budget increase for European Research Council By David Matthews 7 June
Minister attacks 鈥榯hreadbare鈥� courses at English universities Sam Gyimah criticises institutions for trying to get 鈥榖ums on seats鈥�, as graduate earnings analysis reveals wide variation in performance By Anna McKie 7 June
Review urges greater financial incentives for Welsh researchers Reid review says academics must win a greater share of competitively allocated funding post-Brexit By Rachael Pells 7 June
Students at 鈥榞old鈥� providers see good value, not good teaching The Hepi/Advance HE Student Academic Survey finds undergraduates at gold-rated institutions do not rank teaching staff highly By Anna McKie 7 June
How global trade deals could impact universities Unions and universities worry that agreements could leave them vulnerable to for-profit competition and entrench privatisation By David Matthews 7 June
UK academics oppose visa monitoring regime for foreign staff Requirement for visa holders to report attendance builds 鈥榗ulture of mistrust鈥�, say scholars By Rachael Pells 7 June
Turkey aims to treble international student numbers President unveils new target of attracting 350,000 foreign students despite ongoing concern over human rights abuses By Jack Grove 6 June
TEF results 2018: re-entry gamble pays off for many universities Universities of Liverpool and Southampton among those to improve their ratings By Anna McKie 6 June
New rules on UK vice-chancellors鈥� pay 鈥榳oefully inadequate鈥� Committee of University Chairs guidelines say leaders should not be involved in setting their own pay and should be required to justify their salaries By Chris Havergal 6 June
Bentley-driving vice-chancellor pockets 拢66K pay rise Bolton head鈥檚 pay rose by almost 30 per cent despite ministers鈥� calls for salary restraint By Jack Grove 6 June