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Universities use cash, partnerships and recruiters to make up lost ground. Jon Marcus reports

By Scott Jaschik,

The UK Border Agency has reintroduced language restrictions on overseas students applying for visas, a move that could have knock-on effects for universities.

BPP College of Professional Studies has become the first private provider to be awarded the university college title for more than 30 years.

Higher education¡¯s first national industrial action since 2006 is ¡°very likely¡± and plans are being drawn up for a September ballot, the 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ and College Union has said.

An academic has been cleared of harassing his former vice-chancellor via a ¡°satirical whistleblower website¡± ¨C but has been convicted of a public order offence relating to a meeting between the two.

Liverpool John Moores and Bedfordshire fall short in delivering results. Paul Jump reports

Vince Cable's alternative to fees and student loans comes under fire from critics. Simon Baker reports

Learned societies fight their corners as BIS seeks advice on UK research needs, writes Paul Jump

Historians condemn government's plan to scrap national survey as 'crazy'. Matthew Reisz writes

Conference debates how best to advise overseas students on avoiding trouble. John Morgan reports

De Montfort's new leader uses Twitter to engage with staff and students. Sarah Cunnane reports

ESF chief says young researchers value mobility and autonomy over job security. Paul Jump reports

Outgoing founder of 'scholarly Wikipedia' ponders who will govern the project in future. John Gill writes

By Scott Jaschik for Insidehighered

Oxbridge libraries embark on joint digitisation initiatives with donor's aid. Matthew Reisz writes

Administrative shake-up will also see the loss of the academic division and registrar, writes John Morgan

Study finds virtual learning environments taking off despite dogged hostility. Hannah Fearn reports

Willetts still aims for student loans repayment plan to play part in funding places. Simon Baker writes

US firm offers cut-price courses to appeal to cash-strapped students. Jon Marcus reports

UCL lecturer tells digital humanities to sharpen up on the web or lose out. Sarah Cunnane reports

QAA rolling audits to reassure taxpayers via 'plain English' reports. Rebecca Attwood writes

'Money hungry' UK universities need help losing greedy reputation overseas. Simon Baker writes

Union fears a two-tier system will emerge and damage staff recruitment. John Morgan reports

A new analysis claims to have uncovered what makes a great lecturer, writes Sarah Cunnane