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Head to add signature to new petition calling for reform of English legislation. Zoë Corbyn reports

Overseas accreditation of private Danish courses leads to unholy clash. Melanie Newman reports

First round table to improve methodology sets out problems to be resolved. Rebecca Attwood reports

The limiting effects of the 'male' nature of higher education are challenged. Hannah Fearn reports

Universities worry as vocational schools muscle in on a vital monopoly. Matthew Reisz reports

Study finds 'hypocritical' sector fails to practise what it preaches. Rebecca Attwood reports

London Met governors claim damning report isn't based on the evidence. Melanie Newman writes

Supporters debate opponents at round table event as consultation nears end. Zoë Corbyn reports

Sir Deian Hopkin’s analysis calls for overhaul of senior management in wake of processing blunders. Melanie Newman reports

Fees and finance panel makes first call for evidence. John Morgan reports

Protests greet university’s decision to end undergraduate provision at Ambleside. Melanie Newman reports

York St John and University of London name successors. Melanie Newman reports

Social sciences' standing threatened by dearth of quantitative teaching. Melanie Newman reports

Information often comes too late to influence the choice of where to study. Rebecca Attwood reports

UEA professor says more transparency is needed to rebuild public trust. Zoë Corbyn reports

Sir David Watson left cold by tenth wave of reform in the sector during his career. Hannah Fearn writes

Report predicts that sector will ape commercial business practices. Hannah Fearn reports

Academics tread the boards to inspire public in London Christmas show. Matthew Reisz reports

Greenwich head's suggestion is dismissed by union as 'ridiculous'. John Morgan reports

Widespread support for REF changes as heads favour 20 per cent figure. Zoë Corbyn reports

University autonomy is more spin than substance, EUA analysis finds. Phil Baty reports

Lincoln's v-c has seen first-hand the academy's power to change lives, writes Rebecca Attwood

Negotiations with employers also produce 'digest' on avoiding redundancies. John Morgan writes

Along with ketchup containers and an apple-shaped promotional radio, this Rhoda Handbag - designed by Sarah Bayley - forms part of the collection at the Museum of Design in Plastics (MoDiP).

Midway through ten-year framework, investment remains ‘relatively static’ as percentage of GDP. Zoë Corbyn reports

Debate leads to anger over Lord Drayson’s accusation that scientists don’t fully recognise their accountability to taxpayers. Zoë Corbyn reports

Academics claim STEM policies threaten UK’s ‘last remaining world-leading sector’. Hannah Fearn reports

Universities UK head is ‘bluntly’ quizzed over where cuts should be made. Zoë Corbyn reports

University plans 100 ‘targeted’ job cuts while increasing student numbers. John Morgan reports

Sir Leszek Borysiewicz will take the reins in October 2010. Rebecca Attwood reports

Alternatives to state funding come with strings attached, UCU study finds. John Morgan reports

And the university's governors and audit committee are also culpable. Rebecca Attwood writes

Pseudo-scientific studies may scupper future career hopes, warns lecturer. Zoe Corbyn reports

TV cult drama's storylines used to aid development of 'public sociology' strategy. John Gill reports

What is a world-class university? asks Phil Baty. What are the ingredients that characterise a global leader of higher education in the 21st century? Which indicators should be used to benchmark performance, while ensuring fairness and transparency?