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Chinese students and researchers have "little or no idea" about academic ethics and misconduct, a study suggests.

As bad behaviour mars the US sector, observers point to lack of ethical code for all scholars. Jon Marcus reports

UCL professors say 'major restructuring' will be needed to sustain UK sector. Paul Jump reports

University of Tehran scholar condemns quantity over quality approach. Hannah Fearn reports

Prime minister's delegation agrees joint research projects and greater cooperation. Paul Jump reports

No evidence of 'shortcomings', but review proposes measures to boost clarity. Rebecca Attwood writes

Civil servant's departure leaves department with 'dearth of experience', Hannah Fearn writes

The US academy should treat discrimination against Christian students or scholars as seriously as it would racism or sexism, according to Timothy Larsen, for Inside Higher Ed

At the heart of Japan’s decline is a dearth of international collaboration. Paul Jump reports

Universities’ competitive position is at stake, warns Beveridge review. Hannah Fearn reports

David Willetts followed up his inaugural appearance before the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee with a turn before its Commons equivalent last week.

Universities told not to pay for v-cs' families' foreign trips after irregularities claims, writes John Morgan

'Weasel words' in redrafted memorandum leave Hefce a say in governance, writes Simon Baker

Graduate levy threatens academy's ability to raise cash from alumni, say critics. Hannah Fearn writes

Dame Lynne Brindley aims to dispel myths and build on UK's position. Rebecca Attwood writes

Some of the biggest players in Asian business education are joining forces to target top prospective students from Europe and other Western markets.

Project Woruldhord organiser taps public for help in building 'online hoard'. Hanna Rowland writes

Report says short courses would harm research and make students less employable. John Morgan writes

Strategy ties 'enlightened self-interest' to creation and spread of knowledge. Hannah Fearn reports