Scottish play for power: high aims or pure politics? Holyrood seeks power over admissions, governance and, via the SFC, courses. David Matthews reports By David Matthews 6 December
Check the record: Rammell rebuts press 'nonsense' on Bedfordshire Access, engagement and rankings too: ex-minister turned v-c sees bright future. John Morgan writes By John Morgan 6 December
UCL 'heart and soul' at risk in statute fight A second stab at reforming path to dismissal draws UCU counter-attack. Elizabeth Gibney writes By Elizabeth Gibney 6 December
