Tom Shakespeare: disabled people face medical and social barriers Leading disability scholar reflects on progress of discipline and key obstacles ahead By Matthew Reisz 6 August
Why dominance of English threatens research-led teaching Outside the anglophone world, universities are under pressure to conduct research in English ¨C but teach in their local language, says David Matthews By David Matthews 6 August
Dual appointments ¡®fail to improve¡¯ collaboration with industry Researchers jointly employed by commercial organisations less likely to partner outside academia By Chris Havergal 5 August
Power in European universities shifts to governing boards Some countries have introduced gender quotas, while many have reduced state control, report finds By David Matthews 3 August
Universities extend teaching into evening to cope with expansion Trend triggers warnings over staff work-life balance and student learning By Anna McKie 2 August
Bullying ¡®endemic¡¯ at Sussex, report warns Vice-chancellor says university is committed to improving staff well-being By Rachael Pells 2 August
Sir Geoff Palmer: white people still ask me to carry their luggage Scotland¡¯s first black professor talks about life as an immigrant, his experiences of racism and why ¡®better science makes better¡¯ By John Morgan 2 August
Low-tariff institutions must beware of the demographic deficit Focusing on the mature student market can offer short-term relief from market pressure, but it is not a sustainable approach, says Nora Ann Colton By Nora Ann Colton 2 August
Refugees must be given access to university The UK's new right-to-study rules are another manifestation of its ¡®hostile environment¡¯ for immigrants, say Katie Bales and Bridget Anderson By Katie Bales 2 August
Ireland: help for student support and multi-campus institutions New funding stream should give a boost to those pursuing innovative projects By Matthew Reisz 1 August
More medicine places in clearing as providers battle for students Shrinking pool of applicants puts students in the driving seat By Anna McKie 1 August
Only most research-intensive UK universities ¡®cover full costs¡¯ New analysis on the full economic costs of research and teaching by ¡®peer group¡¯ raises concerns about long-term sustainability of some institutions By Simon Baker 1 August
