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Australia's research assessment revamp to use refereeing alongside metrics, John Gill writes

Minister promises long-term planning and lauds business partnerships. Melanie Newman reports

Labour vows to 'unlock talent' by creating 20 new sites and 10,000 places in six years, writes John Gill

Institutions say keeping tabs on non-EU students is an impossible task, Melanie Newman reports

Universities fear ELQ policy will invite applicants to omit qualifications. Rebecca Attwood reports

Early intervention is vital, say the institutions that buck the dropout trend. Rebecca Attwood reports

Academics to raise concerns over 'erosion' of the field at professional conference. John Gill reports

Durham sacks academic after disciplinary tribunal upholds misconduct allegations. Tariq Tahir reports

Hefce chief hails 3.3% gain in 2008-09 budget, but 59 institutions will see cuts. Phil Baty reports

Vice-chancellors warn that pay rises, pensions and inflation could lead to financial woes, writes Melanie Newman

Rejection reflects concerns over UCU members¡¯ ability to take effective action during disputes

Plan proposes 5,000 apprenticeships and better links with industry and schools. John Gill reports

University's decision to hold its own consultation on statutes reform worries UCU, writes Tariq Tahir

Working students and employers will steer sector's agenda, says Hefce head. Rebecca Attwood reports

Levy for non-domiciled residents threatens the recruitment of top academics, writes John Gill

Arts and sciences will join forces in a new heritage science research programme. Zoe Corbyn reports

Georgia Law School mediation technique is to be showcased in Edinburgh. Tariq Tahir reports

Hefce overhaul could see premium awards based on evaluation of public worth. John Gill reports

Clear punctuation and compound constructions in titles give research papers an immediate visual impact, says James Hartley

Arts council asked to explain huge shortfall in light of 1% budget drop. Zoe Corbyn reports

Attack fuels speculation over the future of Hefce's research funding role. Zoe Corbyn reports

London Met told to look into claims it pressured students for a good rating, writes Rebecca Attwood

Chris Jenks intends to take his university into the Russell Group. Melanie Newman reports

Rural areas gain as AimHigher redirects funding to address imbalance. Melanie Newman reports

The first job losses attributed to the recent Scottish higher education budget have been announced by the University of Dundee.

Policy 'breakdown' sees a quarter of academics head to America, study says. John Gill reports