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Vice-chancellor maintains compulsory redundancies are a ¡®very last resort¡¯

College cites government reductions and RAE results as reasons for purge. John Morgan writes

Shared Service Centre's business plan in the dock for grossly inaccurate forecasts. Zo? Corbyn writes

'Barrel scraped' as funders strive to delineate REF measure in the arts. Melanie Newman reports

Report highlights 'shocking' decline in output in traditional research strongholds. Phil Baty writes

Former Hefce head outlines ambitious plan to save ?10m and earn ?10m. John Morgan reports

Culture clash sees overseas students flock together to the detriment of learning. John Morgan writes

A lecturer reminds us of the religious ideals of the early Royal Society. Matthew Reisz reports

Some research councils face opposition, but others see creative thinking. Zo? Corbyn writes

'Non-standard' applicants may lose out as 6,000 student places are lost. Rebecca Attwood writes

UUK president offers home truths to fees review. Rebecca Attwood and Melanie Newman report

Yale boss welcomes 'audacious' ambitions of emerging 51¹ú²úÊÓƵn nations. Phil Baty reports

The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee hears warnings of danger to the future of research ¨C and the risk of fewer scientists ¨C if planned cuts go ahead

V-c says move is designed to avoid redundancies and believes national bargaining is ¡®no longer appropriate¡¯ for the institution

Richard C. Levin says Truman-era principles have profound lessons for the future of research funding. Phil Baty reports

Hefce announces penalty for breaching student cap and reveals where First Secretary¡¯s axe will fall. Melanie Newman reports

The Government¡¯s decision to withdraw the 10,000 extra places offered last year will see overall recruitment drop for 2010-11, despite an increase in applicants. Rebecca Attwood reports

Learning outcomes project aims to get to grips with international teaching comparisons. John Morgan reports

Sector should put ¡®its neck on the line¡¯ and take the question on, former government adviser argues. Melanie Newman reports

Former PM opted for ¡®interest-free¡¯ student loans to curry favour with the electorate, Charles Clarke testifies. Rebecca Attwood reports

Researchers were wrong to withhold data sought by climate-change sceptics, says information commissioner. Zo? Corbyn writes

First submissions to review of fees and finance describe how costs affect applications. Melanie Newman reports

Universities say they already police compliance and infringements effectively. Matthew Reisz writes

Swedish researchers furious after managers claim 70% of funding award. Melanie Newman reports

Lancaster must return historical manuscripts five years earlier than expected. John Morgan reports

Offended party was not asked to give evidence and disputes judgment. Hannah Fearn reports

Revisionist account of eminent Victorian aims to find space for the sexual. Matthew Reisz reports

Major Hefce study also shows that the gender divide is closing. Rebecca Attwood reports

Applicants willing to consider higher fees for better job prospects. Rebecca Attwood writes

Campaigners post details online of professor's unconventional methods. Melanie Newman writes

UCU and Unite seek formal agreement that will end 'dotty' anachronism. John Morgan reports

Pair trial overhaul of undergraduate curriculums' formulation and delivery. Hannah Fearn writes

Imperial cuts jobs as UCL sets up committee to prepare ground for layoffs. John Morgan writes

Is it valid to use reputation measures in university rankings?

Sector warns that funding shifts may damage competitiveness. Hannah Fearn reports

Review will examine whether Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was radicalised during his time at Gower Street. John Morgan reports

Academics fight proposals to align individuals¡¯ research goals with managers¡¯ objectives. Hannah Fearn reports

Editor rejects proposal to have submissions peer reviewed. Zo? Corbyn reports