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As universities present their Christmas treats, Rose Wilkinson samples the seasonal offerings

Sector responds to festive ¡®kick in the teeth for staff and students¡¯. John Morgan reports

Mandelson slashes teaching funding while protecting research. John Morgan reports

Fight against research concentration hots up with analysis finding almost ¡°no direct correlation between volume and excellence¡±. Zo? Corbyn writes

Oxford and Cambridge hit hardest by Hefce¡¯s withdrawal of ?40 million fund. Rebecca Attwood reports

It¡¯s a case of Salem¡¯s lots and lots as the bloodsucker phenomenon bites the American academy. Jon Marcus reports

Policy¡¯s confirmation is imminent and will put issue on the general election agenda. Melanie Newman reports

Nuclear physicists claim to have been singled out by the STFC for cuts that could destroy the discipline. Zo? Corbyn reports

Chief executive issued ultimatum to London Met governors before mass resignations: leave or risk the institution¡¯s funding. Rebecca Attwood reports

Leaks reveal examples of senior staff breaking the university's financial rules. Melanie Newman writes

UCU voices concern at the loss when the university is trying to make 6% savings. John Morgan writes

Tribunal rejects appeal and cites public interest as a reason for disclosure. Zo? Corbyn reports

Adapting existing buildings should be best practice for sector, critics state. Hannah Fearn reports

Scholars predict the shape of things to come to stop it becoming a reality. Hannah Fearn reports

Only academic excellence can deliver the benefits the state craves, James Ladyman tells Zo? Corbyn

Pilot will allow select few to build branches and twin with local providers. John Morgan reports

Concern that 25% is too high is a theme among many of some 300 responses. Zo? Corbyn writes

Internal scholars have little chance of filling senior posts, staff complain. John Morgan reports

Pre-Budget 'steer' to fees review: students should bear brunt of cuts. Melanie Newman reports

Effort to plug ?40 million hole will involve cuts in studentships, fellowships and grants. Zo? Corbyn reports

Governors bow to pressure and resign, but final departures won¡¯t occur until summer 2010. Rebecca Attwood reports

Outcome of board meeting will determine whether Hefce offers the beleaguered institution more funds. Melanie Newman reports

The BNSC calls for UK investment in manned space exploration as the Government announces the centre¡¯s replacement. Zo? Corbyn reports

UUK debate hears that moving the emphasis away from debt would end ¡®sleepless nights¡¯ about costs. Melanie Newman reports

Sector faces ¡®incredibly difficult¡¯ struggle to maintain standards in wake of move, leaders warn. John Morgan reports

Universities worry as vocational schools muscle in on a vital monopoly. Matthew Reisz reports

Study finds 'hypocritical' sector fails to practise what it preaches. Rebecca Attwood reports

London Met governors claim damning report isn't based on the evidence. Melanie Newman writes

Supporters debate opponents at round table event as consultation nears end. Zo? Corbyn reports

Manager who blamed top staff for financial woes leaves Gloucestershire. Melanie Newman writes

Leeds programme head resigns over demand for more academic input, writes Melanie Newman

Head to add signature to new petition calling for reform of English legislation. Zo? Corbyn reports

Overseas accreditation of private Danish courses leads to unholy clash. Melanie Newman reports

First round table to improve methodology sets out problems to be resolved. Rebecca Attwood reports

The limiting effects of the 'male' nature of higher education are challenged. Hannah Fearn reports

Sir Deian Hopkin¡¯s analysis calls for overhaul of senior management in wake of processing blunders. Melanie Newman reports

Fees and finance panel makes first call for evidence. John Morgan reports