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Nobel laureate's interest in paranormal leads to conference rejection, writes Matthew Reisz

Academic union prepares for nationwide action in the wake of a Ucea rebuff. John Morgan reports

History of medicine unit's death sentence follows disagreements over future focus, Zo? Corbyn writes

Salford bans debates after selective invitations, writes Melanie Newman

Leeds chemistry professor donates ?250k to fund research into new drugs, writes Melanie Newman

Phil Baty reports on Thomson Reuters' profiling process for revamped global survey of universities

Academic claims Christian principles are key to preventing financial crisis. Hannah Fearn reports

This year's Shine! winner has used her time in the UK to aid her country. John Morgan reports

Programme's 'poor-quality' rules could harm reputations abroad, critics say. John Morgan reports

Million+ chief calls for candour from prime ministerial candidates on the academy¡¯s future and questions Lib Dem fees plan. Melanie Newman reports

51¹ú²úÊÓƵ match-funds computer scientist¡¯s $50 million donation. Melanie Newman reports

A third of Labour candidates and two-thirds of Lib Dems promise to fight any rise, but only 13 Tories sign up. Rebecca Attwood reports

Harassment judgment set aside, but lecturer may still see day in court. Melanie Newman reports

Union targets King¡¯s, UCL, Sussex and Westminster over impending job losses. John Morgan reports

Anonymous complainants accuse Peter Duesberg of ¡®ethical breach¡¯ and making ¡®false claims¡¯. Zo? Corbyn reports

51¹ú²úÊÓƵ to scrap undergraduate degrees in the languages in response to ¡®changes in demand and recruitment¡¯. Melanie Newman reports

Burkinab¨¦ recognised for raising awareness of climate change and fundraising efforts. John Morgan reports

NUS issues rallying cry as poll suggests Tory lead. Melanie Newman and Rebecca Attwood report

Study finds link between academic productivity and positive outcomes. John Morgan reports

Institutions are turning to admissions software as demand for places rises. Melanie Newman reports

Poor research output and facilities must be tackled if continent is to punch its weight, report says. Zo? Corbyn writes

Figures show state school entrants on the rise and dropout rate falling, writes Rebecca Attwood

NUS president-elect claims students have been let down by main parties. Rebecca Attwood reports

Lancaster must pay 60 days' salary to staff whose contracts were not renewed. John Morgan reports

Scientists are being urged to take their prospective parliamentary can?didates to task over the next fortnight to ensure that they are taking science seriously as an elec?tion issue.

UK scholars reminded that academics face real oppression in some nations. Hannah Fearn writes

Academy must use ICT to give students what they want, Jisc conference hears. Hannah Fearn reports

Communication the foundation stone for scholars and estate managers, Matthew Reisz discovers

UCU ballots produce majorities backing industrial action at UCL and Westminster. John Morgan reports

Plan to scrap the subject is dropped along with threat of compulsory redundancies. John Morgan reports

Wellcome Trust-funded unit set to close within two years. Zo? Corbyn reports

Scholars stranded by volcanic eruption think creatively as travel mayhem affects the academy. Sarah Cunnane reports

Robert Gordon scraps CAM course due to lack of interest. Zo? Corbyn reports

Glasgow Caledonian exits Million+ to join other ¡®business-focused universities¡¯ with matching values. Melanie Newman reports

Keele lecturer¡¯s work calls for end to tuition fees and a ban on animal experiments. Melanie Newman reports

Hesa figures show modest changes in vital indices. Rebecca Attwood reports

Science writer counts the costs as British Chiropractic Association abandons libel claim. Zo? Corbyn reports

NUS conference to consider ranking focused on 'bread-and-butter' issues. Rebecca Attwood writes