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Lord Lester of Herne Hill cites Simon Singh case in legislative quest for ‘fairer balance between private reputation and public information’. Paul Jump reports

Modernisation fund takes a hit as government cuts £200m from higher education. John Morgan reports

Former Oxford Brookes v-c Upton takes the reins in “a difficult economic environment”

Russell Group would look at ‘radical options’ if funding boost isn’t forthcoming, Browne review is told. Simon Baker reports

Institutions charging more could face fines if they let students down, v-c warns. Simon Baker reports

In his maiden keynote speech as universities and science minister, David Willetts backs curiosity-driven research…and ‘competition from new providers’. John Morgan reports

Qualifications would boost legitimacy and protect research, scholar argues. John Morgan reports

New research shows stalled progress in access to selective institutions. Rebecca Attwood reports

Celebrated historian calls for an end to the 'Jewish history wars'. Matthew Reisz reports

Italian PM plans private university ... and wants Vladimir Putin on board. Colin Graham reports

Universities minister wants to learn from and work with sector, but cuts beckon. John Morgan writes

Party leaders think election pledge is 'nonsense', UUK chief executive claims. John Morgan reports

Academic caused offence by showing a paper on bats' sexual practices, writes Hannah Fearn

NUS and UCU dissent as sector argues for a greater graduate contribution. Rebecca Attwood reports

Institutions must explain to staff the implications of the severe reductions. John Morgan reports

Managers tackle concerns as internal review supports UCU findings. Hannah Fearn reports

Black scholar's journey takes him to the home of The Wire to study 'desistance'. John Morgan writes

Global university rankings "are simply not going to go away".

Peter McCaffery leaves with immediate effect. Sarah Cunnane reports

Representative body calls for higher fees and integration of private colleges into “higher education ecology”. John Gill reports

Bad news for unpopular agenda as David Willetts calls for scientific literacy, not ‘utilitarian calculation’. Paul Jump reports

Submission to fees review says graduates should pay more. Rebecca Attwood reports

Academic who showed colleague a paper on animal’s sexual behaviour is cleared of sexual harassment but faces two years of monitoring. Hannah Fearn reports

Businesses expect shortages of STEM skills as economic growth returns. Hannah Fearn writes

1994 Group’s submission to fees review calls for greater competition in the academy to ‘enhance excellence’. John Gill reports

University goes to court to serve protesters with eviction notice. John Morgan reports

Russell Group tells Browne review more money from undergraduates is only way to stave off crunch. Simon Baker reports

David Willetts to oversee the academy as Tories’ coalition partners come under fire over tuition-fee opt-out. Simon Baker reports

Last week, under the shimmering chandeliers of the 257-year-old Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities in Stockholm, a very modern sort of conversation took place.

Scholar claims copyright breach after Newcastle uses his lecture material. Melanie Newman writes

Year-long Hull study puts satellite campuses on the research radar. Matthew Reisz reports

More incoming MPs are graduates but few have worked in higher education. John Morgan reports

University says it had 'obligation' to boost rolls as it tries to fend off penalty. Melanie Newman writes

When the University of Ulster recently started to offer pharmacy courses, it decided to assemble and exhibit a collection of antique medicines and implements.

Turmoil at LCC heightens fear over 'efficiencies' at the University of the Arts. Rebecca Attwood reports

James Martin believes his 21st Century School can tackle future issues today, writes Melanie Newman