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Universities told to uphold rights on their campuses in Middle East and East Asia. Jon Marcus writes

Critics question viability of University Challenge in light of restructuring, writes Melanie Newman

Universities Scotland chief to argue it is 'futile' to consider move in downturn, writes Hannah Fearn

Some fear offshore growth will slash the numbers coming to the UK to study. Hannah Fearn reports

The Open University's Brenda Gourley discusses the institution's future with Melanie Newman

Policy Exchange's call to end 'no-fail culture' draws mixed response. Melanie Newman writes

Conference motion will call on Government to support Palestinian self-determination, but an academic boycott of Israel is not on the agenda. Melanie Newman reports

Professor Jim Horne is ‘saddened and appalled’ by Bush Administration’s efforts to exploit his book to excuse 180-hour stints of sleep deprivation. Melanie Newman reports

Chief executive Diana Warwick tells v-cs that she ‘briefed’ Today programme about Anthony Glees, but academic reiterates claim that universities’ student visa procedures are too lax. Melanie Newman reports

Reluctance to engage with Government's practical agenda could prove costly. John Gill reports

Well-written academic papers are far more likely to pass editorial scrutiny. Matthew Reisz reports

Senior official rejects claim that RAE successor's use of metrics will benefit elite, writes John Gill

Training needs to move out of lectures and on to the wards, GMC head says. Melanie Newman reports

Warnings a decade ago about the impact of cutbacks went unheeded, writes Hannah Fearn

President-elect discusses creative spark, a future for soft sciences and other challenges with Zoë Corbyn

Fears as right-wing critic of West takes top job at Moscow State centre. Melanie Newman reports

Research councils assert 'right' to see evidence of what is produced with their cash. Zoë Corbyn writes

Vice-chancellors and other senior managers from at least eight universities have chosen to forgo their annual pay rises.

British Academy must change age profile or lose public money, philosopher argues. John Gill writes

Claire Harman’s citation rows with Oxford scholar Kathryn Sutherland and Peter Sabor of McGill University demonstrate the bad feeling that can arise when popular writers and academics operate on the same patch. Melanie Newman reports

As many as ten suspects could possess student visas. Melanie Newman reports

Universities and union castigate Government for not rewarding quality research. Zoë Corbyn reports

Cambridge, Edinburgh and Soas insist that report has its facts wrong. Melanie Newman writes

Analysis shows that perfect scores were harder to come by in sciences. Zoë Corbyn reports

Select committee's attack on chief scientific officer also rebutted, writes Rebecca Attwood

Three new priorities and an unceasing drive for practical research announced. Zoë Corbyn reports

Critics fear that giving teachers cash based on class satisfaction will damage standards. Jon Marcus reports

Four modern universities receive postgraduate cash as Oxbridge dominates, writes Zoë Corbyn

Tribunal found Liverpool John Moores guilty of victimising scholar, writes Melanie Newman

Funder advises against 'rewarding' failure and confidentiality clauses, writes Melanie Newman

Ban on expansion sinks plan for music academy to join Thames Valley. Melanie Newman reports