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A new course hopes to transform and revive an area often seen as outdated. Matthew Reisz reports

REF consultation shows new assessment model does not represent a radical departure from its predecessor. Zoë Corbyn reports

Lead author falsely claimed ‘full access’ to data in study funded and co-authored by Procter & Gamble. Phil Baty reports

Demos report argues that the one-year PGCE is too short and has unacceptably low entry criteria. Melanie Newman reports

Task force’s call for ‘uncomfortable’ choices is condemned by the NUS and the UCU. Hannah Fearn reports

A course on ‘the most powerful determinant of human destiny’ strikes a nerve with the American media. Jon Marcus reports

But IUSS member replies that attacks on the Students and Universities report are ‘spurious nonsense’. Hannah Fearn reports

After defending science reporting against Goldacre’s ‘unremitting focus’ on missteps, Drayson promises to look into tales of misrepresentation. Zoë Corbyn reports

A two-year inquiry finds education opportunities for older people are shrinking, says Hannah Fearn

Minister says that public's view of sector could determine funding levels, writes Melanie Newman

Vitae conference also told about the possibility of Roberts funding winding up. Zoë Corbyn reports

Applications rise as institutions vow to play their part in resolving the crisis. Hannah Fearn reports

Without checks on donor, university accepted a pledge of £2.5 million. Melanie Newman reports

Wasafiri, a magazine that opened up literary studies to fresh voices, is 25. Matthew Reisz reports

OECD findings pose major political questions for higher education across the globe, writes Phil Baty

Female and black staff disadvantaged as Hefce strives for REF improvements. Zoë Corbyn reports

1994 Group head proposes universities approach Hefce directly for cash, writes Melanie Newman

Students' use of mobiles tops the list of uncivil teaching disruptions, writes Rebecca Attwood

League tables show usual suspects and post-92 vocational graduates fare well in the job market. Hannah Fearn reports

Mandelson announces review to cut ‘overlapping bureaucracies and duplicated programmes’.

An article claiming caterpillars and butterflies evolved separately has attracted widespread criticism, writes Zoë Corbyn

KPMG finds no evidence of wrongdoing, but discovers cases of non-compliant practice among management. Melanie Newman reports

Institution may create three overarching faculties to concentrate strengths and cut costs. Hannah Fearn reports

Higher Education Minister also tells UUK conference that sector must bring in more private cash. Phil Baty reports

Lawyers counsel that large severance payments may be legally invalid, writes Melanie Newman

Liverpool Hope's nine-to-five plans prompt debate about academics' working lives, writes Ciaran Jones

Unison prepares campaign to reverse planned closures of nurseries. Hannah Fearn reports

The Masdar Institute aims to take the lead in the fight against climate change. Hannah Fearn writes

Study also shows that provision does not affect sales of printed texts. Rebecca Attwood reports

Martin Hall is excited by the university's role in the 'media hub' of the North. Rebecca Attwood writes

Universities accused of "bribing" undergraduates. Rebecca Attwood reports

Concerns over standards and funding to dominate 2009 conference. Melanie Newman reports

Winchester academic finds no consensus on controversial study, writes Melanie Newman

Google Book Search's mistakes provoke questions about its scholarly value. Matthew Reisz reports

Campaign says Treasury must appoint science adviser to articulate strategies, writes Zoë Corbyn

Universities told they may have to fund doctoral training themselves. Zoë Corbyn reports

But Sense About Science survey finds that two thirds of those polled think it is failing to detect plagiarism. David Schley reports

Severance options at Surrey amounted to ‘sackings’ claims letter signed by almost 200 scholars. Melanie Newman reports