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Minister's idea to recognise government advisers throws debate into disarray. Zoe Corbyn reports.

Cuts threaten next generation of scholars and harm research, academics say. Zoe Corbyn writes.

Scientists need to be better at recognising and responding to the public's fears, according to Lord Winston.

Critics fear that 'full economic cost' cash is not being used as intended. Zoe Corbyn reports.

Venture would be a first both for Scotland and a teaching-led institutition. Melanie Newman reports

Government's 'value for money' drive may threaten strategic aims in research, teaching, fair access and economic impact. John Gill reports.

Malcolm Grant was among higher education heads who were last week party to Gordon Brown's talks in China and India to strengthen economic links. He offers an insider's account of the visit.

Universities are urged to focus more on practice to remain relevant to managers. John Gill reports.

Grant letter urges universities to embrace business and two-year degrees. John Gill reports.

"Very weak" modern language research in universities is to blame for a decline in the popularity of the subject among students, an academic has claimed.

Report says faculty will increasingly be managed by professional administrators, writes Melanie Newman.

Chris Woodhead's education department rated as just 'satisfactory'. Melanie Newman reports.

Soaring endowments at top universities fail to attract low-income students. John Gill reports.

Youthful vice-chancellor hopes he can win over his predecessor's critics, writes Melanie Newman.

MPs accuse Government of 'contempt' for universities as Tory motion to save funding is voted down. Rebecca Attwood reports.

Ill-prepared university exacerbated damage to a laboratory, a Hull academic tells Zoe Corbyn.

The only way to counter the AHRC's inanity is to be kind to your doctoral students, advises Simon Blackburn.

But 'value for money' report suggests source for half of cuts is yet to be identified, reports John Gill.

Study says university collections are not meeting the needs of the Google generation, writes John Gill

Tutors worry that 'reasonable adjustments' may provide too much help. Melanie Newman reports.

Philip Esler vows to set up a task force to make a solid 'empirical case' for the arts and humanities' substantial economic impact. Zoe Corbyn reports.

Academics are pragmatic about abuse but believe web bullying is on the rise. Tariq Tahir reports.

The use of bibliometrics to assess non-science subjects splits academy. Zoe Corbyn reports.

University agrees deal with DWP to hand back public money after report highlights flaws. John Gill reports.

Magazine claims the ancient university's science reputation is slipping. Melanie Newman writes.

The classification system is under more scrutiny as the number of top awards handed out continues to climb. Rebecca Attwood reports.

Universities seek more funding to try to keep pace with the global elite, reports John Gill.

Rebuke for criticism of management sparks debate over freedom, writes Melanie Newman.

Plan to add undergraduates to inspection teams is proving controversial, writes Rebecca Attwood.

Retreats allow scholars to rediscover the joys of writing. Rebecca Attwood reports.