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Adam Afriyie indicates that Tories would reduce the 2010-11 budget if they come to power. Zoë Corbyn reports

Paul Curran hails appointment as ‘unique privilege’. Rebecca Attwood 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

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

Negotiations promise ‘groundbreaking’ process to manage organisational change. John Morgan reports

LSE academic’s work on Empire Settlement Act draws on a family connection, reports Matthew Reisz

Psychologist ‘strenuously’ denies misconduct allegations. Melanie Newman reports

Science committee says placebo effect is only benefit of alternative treatment. Zoë Corbyn reports

Lancaster professor says breach of confidentiality at the charity could put workers at risk. John Morgan reports

Proposals to scrap Cambridge tribunal and ‘Septemviri’ oversight abandoned by management. Melanie Newman reports

The killing of three academics at the University of Alabama could lead to controversial criminal background checks of lecturers. Jon Marcus reports

Universities will be able to take an unlimited number of non-funded students, but they cannot transfer their places to funded students. Melanie Newman reports

Colleagues speak of loss after death of Mike Pittilo. Zoë Corbyn reports

Governments unable to wait for all the evidence before making decisions. Matthew Reisz reports

Departure comes as UEA launches second probe into climate science. Zoë Corbyn reports

Lord Mandelson criticises v-cs’ attempts to ‘get a retaliation in first’ and hints that Budget will not deliver additional cuts. John Gill reports

Students from the wealthiest backgrounds would be barred from taking out state-subsidised student loans under proposals from an influential think-tank.

Michael Arthur stood firm on his view the UK would be unable to maintain its international competitiveness if finances are slashed. Zoë Corbyn reports

Non-EU students still able to pursue sub-degree qualifications. John Morgan writes

Select committee wants higher entry requirements and an end to undergraduate-level provision. John Morgan reports

Universities call for more funded places as recession intensifies competition for places.

Higher education expert to argue that current system falls between two stools and ‘will not do’. Melanie Newman reports

Students protest at loss of financial aid. Melanie Newman reports

Vice-chancellor maintains compulsory redundancies are a ‘very last resort’

The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee hears warnings of danger to the future of research – and the risk of fewer scientists – if planned cuts go ahead

V-c says move is designed to avoid redundancies and believes national bargaining is ‘no longer appropriate’ for the institution

Richard C. Levin says Truman-era principles have profound lessons for the future of research funding. Phil Baty reports

Hefce announces penalty for breaching student cap and reveals where First Secretary’s axe will fall. Melanie Newman reports

The Government’s decision to withdraw the 10,000 extra places offered last year will see overall recruitment drop for 2010-11, despite an increase in applicants. Rebecca Attwood reports

Learning outcomes project aims to get to grips with international teaching comparisons. John Morgan reports

Sector should put ‘its neck on the line’ and take the question on, former government adviser argues. Melanie Newman reports

Researchers were wrong to withhold data sought by climate-change sceptics, says information commissioner. Zoë Corbyn writes

First submissions to review of fees and finance describe how costs affect applications. Melanie Newman reports

Sector warns that funding shifts may damage competitiveness. Hannah Fearn reports

Review will examine whether Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was radicalised during his time at Gower Street. John Morgan reports

Academics fight proposals to align individuals’ research goals with managers’ objectives. Hannah Fearn reports

Editor rejects proposal to have submissions peer reviewed. Zoë Corbyn reports

Database shows 271 bogus universities are still operating in the UK. Melanie Newman reports

Ucas figures show 6 per cent increase in students with places in 2009-10. Rebecca Attwood reports

Sudden loss of v-c and finance director has Manchester academics asking questions about the future. Hannah Fearn writes

‘Knowledge resistance’ undermines efforts to show influence of academic work, social scientist says. Melanie Newman reports

Conservatives plan to make teaching a ‘brazenly elitist’ profession. Melanie Newman

Opinions divided in Lords debate on higher education budget cuts. Melanie Newman reports

Fourteen-strong committee to provide non-political scientific advice, ousted professor says. Zoë Corbyn reports

At a science debate Adam Afriyie argued that governments were entitled to sack academic experts on any terms at all. Zoë Corbyn reports

Percentage of students with top honours increases by 1 per centage point, Hesa statistics show. Melanie Newman reports

Staffordshire report says ‘fast-track’ students outperform their three-year counterparts and save money. John Morgan reports