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

Head says criticism is ‘not based on great substance’ as MPs unveil another academic's misgivings. Melanie Newman reports

Perception shift needed before fees cap can be raised, top LSE economist tells conference. Rebecca Attwood reports

Ward L. Churchill may seek reinstatement at the University of Colorado as jury awards him $1 in damages. John Gill reports

Chris Knight publishes disciplinary correspondence on his website. Melanie Newman reports

Research council accused of ‘wasting £4.3 million and six years of people’s careers’, writes Zoë Corbyn

Denham tells Hefce to adjust model to make universities more responsive and dynamic. John Gill reports

Finland and Sweden plan to cash in by charging non-EU students for tuition, writes Will Sillitoe

But report claims some scholars fear third-stream activity has gone too far, writes Hannah Fearn

But he says sector must develop knowledge and skills beyond academe. Melanie Newman reports

A popular biographer has accused her former University of Oxford tutor of "potent professional jealousy", in a row over credits in her work on Jane Austen.

Parlous state of UK finances leaves science funding uncertain. Zoë Corbyn reports

Inspectorate to approve degrees would do sector good, MPs are told. Rebecca Attwood reports

Modern universities net cash boost for research thanks to pockets of excellence, writes Zoë Corbyn

Event scrapped as academic lands in hot water over media comments. Melanie Newman reports

V-c says staff costs must be cut; UCU blames poor management for crisis. Melanie Newman reports

Plans to deliver 3 per cent surplus were formed before big funding award, writes Melanie Newman

Three universities partner firm to provide one-year cramming courses, writes Rebecca Attwood

Sarah Cunnane offers a round-up of the mischievous stories circulating around the higher education sector on 1 April

Initiative part of wider plans to bring higher education in line with new media age and reality talent shows. Sarah Cunnane reports

Report advises British universities to act or lose international students to European rivals. Hannah Fearn reports

‘Duty of care’ cited as university scraps event amid security concerns. Melanie Newman reports

Letter-writers claim the university needs to invest in the discipline or distinctive research strengths will be weakened in the UK, writes Melanie Newman

Government told to appoint engineering experts, writes Zoë Corbyn

The principal of Royal Holloway and the vice-chancellor of York St John call time on their tenures. Melanie Newman reports

But agency investigation finds no evidence of widespread problems with standards. Melanie Newman reports

Critics blame judgment for the possible closure of politics departments. Melanie Newman reports

Offa chief praises system while NUS seeks national scheme to end disparities. Rebecca Attwood writes

Voluntary redundancies and recruitment freezes are the order of the day. Melanie Newman reports

John Gill investigates the communication phenomenon that is infiltrating academe

Professional body says part-timers across the country are being hit, writes Rebecca Attwood

Rules could see mass blacklisting, says letter with more than 100 signatories. Zoë Corbyn reports

The shortage of teaching staff in medicine is reaching critical levels, the British Medical Association has warned.

Welsh institutions claim disadvantage over grant allocation increases, writes Zoe Corbyn

Academics on council may have 'vested interests', Cambridge warned. Melanie Newman writes

Government denies threat to academic freedom as editor is sacked over evolution piece, writes John Gill

QAA boss says public must be reassured about university standards, writes Rebecca Attwood