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Post-1992s scrap courses as students avoid 'non-vocational' subject. Hannah Fearn reports

Conference speakers say private solutions needed to cope with demand. Phil Baty reports from Doha

Analysis questions call to concentrate funding on Russell Group universities, writes Zoe Corbyn

American professor plans to win Google lunar prize with artistic robots. John Morgan 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

At a cross-party debate, both Labour and Conservative representatives set off warning bells about whether science funding will be maintained at its current levels. Zoë Corbyn reports

CIHE launches groups as part of revamped remit. Hannah Fearn reports

More than 1,000 documents relating to climate change research have been stolen from the university and published online. Zoë Corbyn reports

Hefce puts officials on the spot after review finds them responsible for fiasco. Rebecca Attwood reports

Report into overpayments to university finds top officials were aware of problems but took no action. Rebecca Attwood reports

Former head of City named vice-chancellor. Rebecca Attwood reports

A new book aims to engage with genuine, rather than far-fetched, advances. Matthew Reisz reports

Universities profit from philanthropists' faith in their ability to change lives. Hannah Fearn writes

£4.4m ESRC study of subjective wellbeing labelled 'disgraceful' and 'spooky'. Melanie Newman writes

Institutions marketed like a novelty band will not stand out, conference hears. John Morgan reports

Universities must hold nerve despite protests, says head of grande école. John Morgan reports

Survey finds those from poorer backgrounds are likely to have a poorer experience, writes Rebecca Attwood

Scholar predicts change as university history prompts reflection. Melanie Newman reports

Government may get fingers burnt over proposal, senior figures warn. Rebecca Attwood reports

Academy autonomy being eroded by 'power creep', former QAA head warns. Rebecca Attwood reports

Trend for less expensive open-plan offices is not always the best option, writes John Morgan

But critics worry that limiting activities will curtail income streams. Melanie Newman reports

Government intends to update rules of engagement regarding policy advisers. Zoë Corbyn reports

‘Outraged’ union intends to fight redundancies as university starts consultation. John Morgan reports

When he returns to research, Sir Keith O’Nions will become acting rector. Melanie Newman writes

Union claims proposed 10 per cent cut in academic staff would push Leeds to bottom of staff-student ratio table. John Morgan reports

Arab nation aims to light a beacon for education at the third Festival of Thinkers. Matthew Reisz reports

Rise of casual labour in the academy is dangerous, conference hears. Phil Baty reports from Shanghai

Some universities have implemented salary rises despite the lack of a pay deal. John Morgan writes

The faculty has also been criticised for a poor RAE showing and a lack of research grants. Melanie Newman reports