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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

Historic instrument is irreparably damaged in an accident at a Paris museum. Clea Caulcutt reports

Task force calls for an end to internal promotions to professorships. Melanie Newman reports

Funder unveils compromise plan to allocate cash for knowledge transfer. Hannah Fearn reports

Coalition deal could leave Tories to decide policy. Simon Baker reports

Mission group’s proposals include a shift towards private finance. Rebecca Attwood reports

Industrial action an option in defence of final-salary deals and the traditional retirement age, union indicates. John Gill reports

Region accounts for a third of responses informing revamped THE World University Rankings. Phil Baty reports

Academy’s unions aim to step up pressure over job security and pay, but stop short of industrial action. John Morgan reports

Higher education figures survey uncertain landscape as young voters cry foul. Hannah Fearn reports

Management softens stance on compulsory job cuts after widespread criticism. John Morgan writes

One scholar thinks prevailing attitudes stifle work on racial differences. Melanie Newman writes

Poll shows that despite equality claims, research remains the priority. Zoe Corbyn reports

University chief aims to tackle partisan bile with a revival of Southern graces. Jon Marcus reports

Nottingham is casting fresh light on medieval life, love and moral concerns. Matthew Reisz writes

Concern that focus on STEM subjects may squeeze out arts in post-92 institutions, writes John Morgan

Final-salary deals still in balance as employers and unions fail to agree. John Morgan reports