Sarah Cunnane

First woman to lead the institution will bring her own ‘distinctive strengths’ to the role. Sarah Cunnane reports

Cambridge edged out by ancient rival as Lancaster jumps into 10th place. Sarah Cunnane reports

Quintin McKellar, principal of the Royal Veterinary College, will take over from Tim Wilson when he retires, writes Sarah Cunnane

Academy confounds downturn as received donations top £500m, writes Sarah Cunnane

Northumbria academic claims approach would raise workforce morale. Sarah Cunnane reports

Practical not 'utopian' stance is the way forward on academic freedom, scholar tells Sarah Cunnane

Scholars stranded by volcanic eruption think creatively as travel mayhem affects the academy. Sarah Cunnane reports

Children have some odd ideas about university and what happens there, but they also have lofty ambitions in which they see higher education playing a key role, as Rebecca Attwood and Sarah Cunnane learn from visiting schools for the launch of our #loveHE campaign

MPs and bankers may have been notably absent from this year's list, but academics were well represented in the New Year Honours with nearly 60 figures from higher education being recognised.