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The vice-chancellor of London Metropolitan 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ has warned that the institution is "at risk" if it fails to recruit about 2,000 students in clearing, following a warning from England's funding chief that there will be no university bailouts.

Blaming recession for graduates' poor jobs record, UEL stands by its fees decision. Jack Grove reports

Regional differences in backing for rises may hurt post-92s serving communities, writes Simon Baker

The 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of East London has parted company with an academic found guilty of research misconduct at two previous universities.

During the past Ice Age, this large sabre-toothed cat (Smilodon californicus) ventured into the La Brea pits near Los Angeles, where tar still bubbles to the surface from underground hydro-carbon deposits, in order to feed on trapped animals - only to become stuck itself.

Study-and-work model revived for accountancy trainees to improve access. Simon Baker reports

Educationalist calls for a 'genuine' revival of Classics teaching, reports Matthew Reisz

51¹ú²úÊÓƵ may not always be the best option for those from poorer backgrounds. Jack Grove reports

A study of a form of gay class tourism has raised some unusual ethical issues, writes Matthew Reisz

Fleet of foot vocational institutions steal a march on traditional universities. Jon Marcus reports

Free Harvard resource aims to reduce errors in reporting of research. Jon Marcus reports

Rising costs may herald a decline in uptake of higher degrees by home students. John Morgan reports

Applicants for grants from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council will have to make the case for the national importance as well as the international excellence of their research, the organisation has said.

Distance learning specialist the Open 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ will undercut every higher education institution in England in 2012 by charging fees of ?5,000 a year for degrees from September 2012, it has been announced.

A committee of MPs has criticised the way in which the government cut the Education Maintenance Allowance, which supported poor 16-19 year olds in education.

The higher education sector in the UK is undergoing ¡°a strategic shift¡± in the way it thinks about internationalisation, according to a report published today.

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The son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour has been jailed for 16 months for a rampage at a student fees protest.

Around two-thirds of graduates finishing university last year found jobs within six months of leaving, a slight improvement on the year before.

The 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of East London has parted company with a researcher following revelations that he was found guilty of research misconduct at two previous universities.

Seventeen English universities face having to win back at least 1,000 full-time undergraduate places as a result of the government¡¯s proposals to create competition for top-achieving students in 2012-13.

Strong scholarship is needed to acquire the title, but what then? Matthew Reisz writes

The 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Abertay Dundee has lost a pro vice-chancellor and a fifth member of its court during two weeks of turmoil after it announced the retirement of its suspended principal.

Sector must win back students put off by fees and visa rules, new UKCISA head tells John Morgan

Academics who have taken maternity or sick leave will require fewer submissions, writes Paul Jump

Universities should gather information on the religious backgrounds of their staff and consider "investigation into the intersections between the curriculum, teaching and religion or belief", according to a report that is under fire from secularists.

College advertises new palaeography post despite scrapping the original position, writes John Morgan

These images of a child receiving treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and from its Cromwell House convalescent home in North London, form part of the Historic Hospitals Admission Records Project at Kingston 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ.

Report highlights required changes to prospectus and online statements. David Matthews reports

Academic exchanges back on the agenda as Obama relaxes visa laws. Sarah Cunnane reports

Aimhigher boss calls for university commitment as programme nears end. Jack Grove reports

Universities must re-engage with society about their role in 21st-century Britain as the government's White Paper has failed to visualise the future of higher education, a vice-chancellor has said.

Cuts and political opposition conspire to thwart Obama's college plan. Jon Marcus reports

Offa data raise fears that universities offering access bursaries will suffer, writes Simon Baker

The idea that universities are about to be plunged into crisis by the decision to open up one in four full-time undergraduate places to full competition is "daft", according to the head of the English funding council.

51¹ú²úÊÓƵ attests to 'full scrutiny' of endowment from News International. John Morgan reports

51¹ú²úÊÓƵ Alliance claims focusing funding on large units may stifle research base. Paul Jump reports

Plans to merge Welsh universities to cut the total number of institutions from 10 to six have been backed by the education minister Leighton Andrews.

By Dan Berrett, for

Higher education staff have been given a ¡°final offer¡± of a ?150 pay rise for the next academic year, provoking an angry reaction from the sector¡¯s unions.

Tuition fees at English universities will average ?8,393 in 2012, the Office for Fair Access confirmed today, significantly higher than the government¡¯s estimate.

Universities and colleges in Wales are to charge average annual tuition fees of ?8,800 after the funding council rubber stamped their plans to improve access.

A subject association has called for an independent inquiry into the suspension of a 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Nottingham academic for criticising the university¡¯s role in the arrest of an administrator and a student under the terrorism act.

A group of academics and students has launched a drive for an ¡°alternative¡± higher education White Paper in response to what they describe as the ¡°sweeping, ill-considered reforms¡± set out in the government¡¯s document.

Academics at the 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ of Leeds have passed a motion of no confidence in David Willetts.

Five high-flying schools sent more students to Oxbridge in a three-year period than 2,000 other UK schools and colleges combined, a report by the Sutton Trust has revealed.

STFC commits to explore options to ameliorate long-term effects of reductions. Paul Jump reports

Scholar echoes Cambridge Assessment's call for A-level intervention. Paul Jump reports