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THE addresses findings of world league table survey with 'richer' use of data. Phil Baty writes

Warnings are sounded over universities' rush to develop campuses abroad. John Morgan reports

Survey responses vary on subject, institution, class, race and gender lines. Rebecca Attwood reports

US lecturers eager to tackle taboos and bolster understanding of a vital topic. Jon Marcus writes

Retrenchment may not take account of reductions already announced. Melanie Newman reports

Sector bemoans limited capacity as applications rise by 23 per cent. Rebecca Attwood reports

Protests warn that cuts will damage reputation and research standing. John Morgan reports

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

First-year student who claimed to have more than ten A-grade A levels suspended while ‘discrepancies’ are investigated. Melanie Newman reports

Students protest at loss of financial aid. Melanie Newman reports

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

Former Hefce head outlines ambitious plan to save £10m and earn £10m. John Morgan reports

Culture clash sees overseas students flock together to the detriment of learning. John Morgan writes

A lecturer reminds us of the religious ideals of the early Royal Society. Matthew Reisz reports

Some research councils face opposition, but others see creative thinking. Zoë Corbyn writes

'Non-standard' applicants may lose out as 6,000 student places are lost. Rebecca Attwood writes

UUK president offers home truths to fees review. Rebecca Attwood and Melanie Newman report

Yale boss welcomes 'audacious' ambitions of emerging Asian nations. Phil Baty reports

College cites government reductions and RAE results as reasons for purge. John Morgan writes

Shared Service Centre's business plan in the dock for grossly inaccurate forecasts. Zoë Corbyn writes

'Barrel scraped' as funders strive to delineate REF measure in the arts. Melanie Newman reports

Report highlights 'shocking' decline in output in traditional research strongholds. Phil Baty writes

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

Former PM opted for ‘interest-free’ student loans to curry favour with the electorate, Charles Clarke testifies. Rebecca Attwood 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

Revisionist account of eminent Victorian aims to find space for the sexual. Matthew Reisz reports

Major Hefce study also shows that the gender divide is closing. Rebecca Attwood reports

Applicants willing to consider higher fees for better job prospects. Rebecca Attwood writes

Campaigners post details online of professor's unconventional methods. Melanie Newman writes

UCU and Unite seek formal agreement that will end 'dotty' anachronism. John Morgan reports