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Reviews foreshadow change in the governance and shape of sector and HEFCW. Hannah Fearn reports

A grouping of research institutes aims to become Europe's answer to MIT. Matthew Reisz reports

Ultimatum spells end for Medical Hypotheses in its current form. Zoë Corbyn reports

Man found guilty of harassing v-c to tell judge that prosecution breached his right to free expression. Melanie Newman reports

Employers’ association sets out proposals in pre-election manifesto as Lammy defends higher education for its own sake. Hannah Fearn reports

The national academy says Britain cannot afford to cut science funding at a time when other nations are increasing their investment. Zoë Corbyn reports

Panel finds no case to answer as student did not own copyright to her dissertation. Melanie Newman writes

Responsibility for problems arising from currency fluctuations still unresolved. Zoë Corbyn reports

University appeals to Hefce for leniency in grant allocation. Melanie Newman reports

Sheffield drops disciplinary action over conference submission and opts for review. Zoë Corbyn reports

Institutions warned to make 'urgent preparations' for energy efficiency scheme. Hannah Fearn reports

Union calls for job protection as Sheffield moots potential cost-cutting moves. John Morgan reports

Military historians' war-game technology leads to a business-forecasting spin-off. Hannah Fearn writes

Personal bias raises questions over use of lists to judge academic excellence. Hannah Fearn reports

Liberal-arts bodies echo Oxbridge's buildings, teaching and traditions. Jon Marcus reports

Universities are being undercut by colleges' low-fee offerings, UUK warns. Melanie Newman reports

Campaigners lobby pension fund to pull cash from controversial Indian scheme, John Morgan writes

Hefce set to reassess research degree programme allocation after Smith review, writes Zoë Corbyn

Study suggests that the demographic profile of postgraduates is shifting. Rebecca Attwood reports

Massive turnout backs UCU move to combat job cuts. John Morgan reports

UCU cites Crossrail arrangement as evidence that plan could work. Hannah Fearn reports

Gove says move will prevent devaluation of qualification. Melanie Newman writes

AoC considers options as cuts and cap on student numbers threaten degree provision. Hannah Fearn reports

A new report from the Council of Science and Technology urges the Government to rethink the way it supports the UK’s research base. Zoë Corbyn writes

Proposed job cuts leave scholars with ‘no alternative’ to industrial action, says union

Institution’s decision to raise marks on failed exam papers ‘an unequivocal affront’ to Paul Buckland’s integrity, Court of Appeal rules. Melanie Newman reports

Lammy, Willetts and Williams face off at THE debate. Melanie Newman reports

Rick Trainor tells staff 'wise heads' fear sector may suffer reductions of up to 30%, writes John Morgan

Universities' London-based ventures cause unions to caution about conditions. John Morgan reports

Joint research service launched to support work in 'islands' and challenge elite. Zoë Corbyn writes

Recession may shake up global higher education order, OECD scholar argues. John Morgan writes

Fears grow for teaching development as budget reductions are confirmed, Rebecca Attwood writes

Graham Gibbs discusses the implications of cuts for UK pedagogy and teaching development

Online lectures are no substitute for face-to-face contact, argues UCU. Melanie Newman reports

Review recommends behaviour change at all levels of the institute. Melanie Newman writes

A peer-reviewed academic journal is turning the spotlight on celebrity culture. Zoë Corbyn reports