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Independent inquiry finds that illnesses among Rutherford Building staff were probably coincidence. Melanie Newman reports

Justice Secretary says universities are putting their interests first by offering too many law places. Hannah Fearn reports

The 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ and College Union has criticised plans to vacuum and wipe offices just once every few weeks

Move comes less than a year after a multimillion-pound refit. Melanie Newman reports

Study shows that Hollywood¡¯s version of events lingers longer in the mind than historians¡¯ painstaking work. Jon Marcus reports

Retired v-c of London South Bank to take the reins at UEL on an interim basis. Melanie Newman reports

'No decision' to mothball abolition plans despite leader's comments. Melanie Newman reports

As classes start at Western-style research institute, questions hang over UK partners, writes Zo? Corbyn

Report says student support should be slashed to maintain standards. Hannah Fearn reports

Continuities with RAE, but impact to equal one quarter of assessment scores. Zo? Corbyn reports

Analysis by Thomson Reuters puts physicists in line for accolade, writes Zo? Corbyn

A new course hopes to transform and revive an area often seen as outdated. Matthew Reisz reports

Stirling plans overhaul of its hiring strategy as research funding falls. Melanie Newman reports

Study finds hours have not risen for years, but the administrative load has. Zo? Corbyn reports

Combined ranking provides more comprehensive view of institutions' progress. Hannah Fearn reports

Scientists 'misrepresented' in media encouraged to contact minister for help. Zo? Corbyn reports

REF consultation shows new assessment model does not represent a radical departure from its predecessor. Zo? Corbyn reports

Lead author falsely claimed ¡®full access¡¯ to data in study funded and co-authored by Procter & Gamble. Phil Baty reports

Demos report argues that the one-year PGCE is too short and has unacceptably low entry criteria. Melanie Newman reports

Task force¡¯s call for ¡®uncomfortable¡¯ choices is condemned by the NUS and the UCU. Hannah Fearn reports

A course on ¡®the most powerful determinant of human destiny¡¯ strikes a nerve with the American media. Jon Marcus reports

But IUSS member replies that attacks on the Students and Universities report are ¡®spurious nonsense¡¯. Hannah Fearn reports

After defending science reporting against Goldacre¡¯s ¡®unremitting focus¡¯ on missteps, Drayson promises to look into tales of misrepresentation. Zo? Corbyn reports

Without checks on donor, university accepted a pledge of ?2.5 million. Melanie Newman reports

Wasafiri, a magazine that opened up literary studies to fresh voices, is 25. Matthew Reisz reports

OECD findings pose major political questions for higher education across the globe, writes Phil Baty

Female and black staff disadvantaged as Hefce strives for REF improvements. Zo? Corbyn reports

1994 Group head proposes universities approach Hefce directly for cash, writes Melanie Newman

Students' use of mobiles tops the list of uncivil teaching disruptions, writes Rebecca Attwood

A two-year inquiry finds education opportunities for older people are shrinking, says Hannah Fearn

Minister says that public's view of sector could determine funding levels, writes Melanie Newman

Vitae conference also told about the possibility of Roberts funding winding up. Zo? Corbyn reports

Applications rise as institutions vow to play their part in resolving the crisis. Hannah Fearn reports

League tables show usual suspects and post-92 vocational graduates fare well in the job market. Hannah Fearn reports

Mandelson announces review to cut ¡®overlapping bureaucracies and duplicated programmes¡¯.

An article claiming caterpillars and butterflies evolved separately has attracted widespread criticism, writes Zo? Corbyn