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Universities told to be 'forceful' with politicians in bid to plug 'huge funding gap', writes John Morgan

The university access watchdog must remain an independent body and should be given “real teeth”, according to an influential education charity.

Scottish universities will have their teaching grant cut by about 10 per cent next year, following a decision to reduce funding while maintaining student numbers.

By Scott Jaschik, for Inside Higher Ed

Teaching funding for universities is to fall by 6 per cent in cash terms from £4.9 billion to £4.6 billion next year, and the government is planning a cut of 23 per cent the following year when higher fees begin to kick in.

Venezuelan higher education is in a state of upheaval, with protests highlighting uncertainty over the future of its “autonomous” (traditional public) universities.

Two universities have agreed in principle to merge and create a single institution for southwest Wales.

Scotland’s government believes that the state should retain “primary responsibility” for funding higher education, but could still introduce a graduate tax.

Scholars attack state's treatment of renowned Academy of Sciences. Matthew Reisz reports

Employers' forum raised possibility of slashing contributions to 10 per cent. John Morgan reports

Government may be forced to regulate if too many institutions charge maximum. Simon Baker writes

John Morgan reports on the six hours of detention that greeted London fees protesters

Critics say coalition plan will be a disincentive to accept poorer students. Rebecca Attwood reports

Global summit hears that public spending on academy should not be cut. Sarah Cunnane reports from Doha

Research indicates that packed classes reduce academic attainment. Rebecca Attwood reports

This image, Boat building at Anstruther, was taken in 1973 by George Allan Little (1919-98), a Dundee banker who in his forties decided to embark on a career as a photographer.

Defray scholarly journals' peer-review costs with per-paper charge, study advises. Paul Jump writes

Employers' forum raised possibility of slashing contributions to 10 per cent. John Morgan reports

Lecture advises vocational and technical streams for schools and universities. John Gill reports

Dose of equality prescribed for 'masochistic' age of debt, UEL symposium hears. Matthew Reisz reports

Employers' forum raised possibility of slashing contributions to 10 per cent. John Morgan reports

Plans to almost triple the tuition fee cap to £9,000 have passed through Parliament after being backed by the House of Lords.

Publishing giant Pearson has announced details of its plans to offer degrees in a range of vocational subjects from 2012.

The University and College Union has called for a full ballot on changes to higher education’s largest pension scheme after 96 per cent of voters in its online “referendum” rejected the employers’ plans.

The student complaints body is pressing ahead with plans to publish more details about the cases it handles, despite universities’ concerns that their reputations could be damaged.

A vice-chancellor has told staff at his university that he intends to take on the same tuition fee “debt” as future students.

The tuition fee cap in England is set to rise to £9,000 after the coalition government survived a rebellion from Liberal Democrat backbenchers to win a House of Commons vote.

As the country struggles with problems caused by the quake, distance learning stirs optimism for some young people. Sarah Cunnane reports

Research council grant awards are good news for the largest research-intensives. Paul Jump reports

UCL opens postgraduate venture in Qatar

Wellcome chief reminds universities of the pressure on research to produce results. Paul Jump reports

Browne panellist labels accusations of STEM bias as crass 'reductionism'. Simon Baker reports

This 17th-century door was recovered from the gatehouse at Bath Spa University's Newton Park campus and is now on show at the institution.

Strict stance on visas spelled out amid fears it will deter overseas students. John Morgan reports

EIS points finger over professorial post and key individuals' excessive power, writes Hannah Fearn

Research council pleased by fewer grant bids and higher success rate. Paul Jump writes

Students step up campaign against coalition plans before Parliament sits. Rebecca Attwood reports

By keeping universities strong, fees reform offers hope to young, minister tells John Morgan

Biggest gulf in public sector leads head of review to call for limit to halt 'arms race' in top pay. John Morgan writes

Counter-intuitive conclusion may be tip of the iceberg, study warns. Matthew Reisz reports