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Scientists successfully lobby for weakening of restrictions on primate experiments. Zo? Corbyn reports

A University of Oxford college has been accused of stifling free speech after it cancelled a lecture by a controversial anti-Zionist rabbi.

In London, Prime Minister Maliki unveils a raft of initiatives to strengthen ties with the UK higher education sector, while in Basra, British forces withdraw. John Gill reports

Nesta says universities need ¡®boundary spanners¡¯ to build commercial links and boost businesses. Hannah Fearn reports

Report says UK degree demands might be less onerous, too. Rebecca Attwood reports

FoI figures undermine university's case against huge Hefce clawback. Melanie Newman reports

But 'positive' review finds no evidence that uplift cash is being used incorrectly. Zoe Corbyn reports

UCA defends review process that resulted in more than 50 redundancies. Melanie Newman reports

It simply wants advance warning of cancelled lectures, says president. Rebecca Attwood reports

EU ministers pressed to spur progress on mobility and wider participation. Hannah Fearn reports

Student parents cite financial aid, childcare and isolation as problems. Rebecca Attwood reports

Research councils to revisit issue after study shows policies having little impact. Zoe Corbyn writes

China targets 2,000 top academics with Thousand Talents plan. Carolynne Wheeler reports

Urgent review is called for as funding pots set to be raided to finance programmes. Zoe Corbyn reports

UEL claims damages and a permanent injunction against Chris Knight. Melanie Newman reports

Employers¡¯ organisation says move is ¡®realistic, responsible and credible¡¯ in the prevailing economic conditions. Melanie Newman reports

Eusa awards ceremony recognises the top of the pedagogic pops. Rebecca Attwood reports

Ucea ¡®bewildered¡¯ as move is announced less than halfway through an agreed timetable for negotiations. Melanie Newman reports

Questions raised about 'distant' management and 'litigious culture'. Melanie Newman reports

IUSS workload expands as average attendance at meetings falls to six MPs. Rebecca Attwood writes

Universities told to uphold rights on their campuses in Middle East and East Asia. Jon Marcus writes

Critics question viability of University Challenge in light of restructuring, writes Melanie Newman

Universities Scotland chief to argue it is 'futile' to consider move in downturn, writes Hannah Fearn

Some fear offshore growth will slash the numbers coming to the UK to study. Hannah Fearn reports

The Open University's Brenda Gourley discusses the institution's future with Melanie Newman

Policy Exchange's call to end 'no-fail culture' draws mixed response. Melanie Newman writes

Students overestimate starting salaries by 10 per cent on average, study finds. John Gill reports

Conference motion will call on Government to support Palestinian self-determination, but an academic boycott of Israel is not on the agenda. Melanie Newman reports

Professor Jim Horne is ¡®saddened and appalled¡¯ by Bush Administration¡¯s efforts to exploit his book to excuse 180-hour stints of sleep deprivation. Melanie Newman reports

Chief executive Diana Warwick tells v-cs that she ¡®briefed¡¯ Today programme about Anthony Glees, but academic reiterates claim that universities¡¯ student visa procedures are too lax. Melanie Newman reports

Senior official rejects claim that RAE successor's use of metrics will benefit elite, writes John Gill

Training needs to move out of lectures and on to the wards, GMC head says. Melanie Newman reports