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MSc student rejects 'inadequate' offer and prepares to seek further compensation. Paul Jump reports

The Science and Technology Facilities Council is hoping that a formal consultation on the constitution of its subject-specific advisory panels will help to defuse tensions with academics.

Mature students looking to re-skill will lose out in focus on first-timers. Simon Baker reports

David Willetts has set out a three-point “to do” list for the coming months, making it a priority to convince academics in the arts and humanities “how much we love them”.

The University of Abertay Dundee has reconfirmed the controversial retirement of its suspended principal Bernard King, and said that all legal claims between the two parties have been withdrawn.

A vote by the University of Cambridge’s governing “parliament” over whether to back a motion of no confidence in universities minister David Willetts has ended in a dead heat.

The government is making “optimistic” assumptions about the effect of its student visa policy and must do more to base its plans on evidence, a group of MPs has warned.

By Scott Jaschik, for

Two Welsh universities are to launch a £2 million venture capital fund to invest in local businesses and commercialise research.

The “huge risks” that are being taken with the future of the higher education sector have been highlighted in a critical review by the president of the British Academy.

The proportion of the population without any educational qualifications is as high as one in three in some parliamentary constituencies, an analysis has shown.

Regional differences in backing for rises may hurt post-92s serving communities, writes Simon Baker

The University of East London has parted company with an academic found guilty of research misconduct at two previous universities.

Study-and-work model revived for accountancy trainees to improve access. Simon Baker reports

During the past Ice Age, this large sabre-toothed cat (Smilodon californicus) ventured into the La Brea pits near Los Angeles, where tar still bubbles to the surface from underground hydro-carbon deposits, in order to feed on trapped animals - only to become stuck itself.

Educationalist calls for a 'genuine' revival of Classics teaching, reports Matthew Reisz

University may not always be the best option for those from poorer backgrounds. Jack Grove reports

A study of a form of gay class tourism has raised some unusual ethical issues, writes Matthew Reisz

Fleet of foot vocational institutions steal a march on traditional universities. Jon Marcus reports

Free Harvard resource aims to reduce errors in reporting of research. Jon Marcus reports

Rising costs may herald a decline in uptake of higher degrees by home students. John Morgan reports

Applicants for grants from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council will have to make the case for the national importance as well as the international excellence of their research, the organisation has said.

Programmes must appeal to students, not the vanity of academics, says PR head. David Matthews writes

University of Oxford academics should ignore media criticism and be proud to work in an "elite institution", a former BBC chief has said.

'Surprising' Hefce data may leave some research intensives' 'cores' exposed. Simon Baker reports

Large scholarships that put cash in students' pockets while they are studying should be offered by universities in preference to fee waivers, the government's advocate for access to education has recommended.

Discipline's doyens launch Classics defence against Royal Holloway plans. Jack Grove writes

The vice-chancellor of London Metropolitan University has warned that the institution is "at risk" if it fails to recruit about 2,000 students in clearing, following a warning from England's funding chief that there will be no university bailouts.

Blaming recession for graduates' poor jobs record, UEL stands by its fees decision. Jack Grove reports

Distance learning specialist the Open University will undercut every higher education institution in England in 2012 by charging fees of £5,000 a year for degrees from September 2012, it has been announced.

A committee of MPs has criticised the way in which the government cut the Education Maintenance Allowance, which supported poor 16-19 year olds in education.

The higher education sector in the UK is undergoing “a strategic shift” in the way it thinks about internationalisation, according to a report published today.

By Dan Berrett, for

The son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour has been jailed for 16 months for a rampage at a student fees protest.

Around two-thirds of graduates finishing university last year found jobs within six months of leaving, a slight improvement on the year before.

The University of East London has parted company with a researcher following revelations that he was found guilty of research misconduct at two previous universities.

Seventeen English universities face having to win back at least 1,000 full-time undergraduate places as a result of the government’s proposals to create competition for top-achieving students in 2012-13.

College advertises new palaeography post despite scrapping the original position, writes John Morgan

These images of a child receiving treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and from its Cromwell House convalescent home in North London, form part of the Historic Hospitals Admission Records Project at Kingston University.

Report highlights required changes to prospectus and online statements. David Matthews reports

Academic exchanges back on the agenda as Obama relaxes visa laws. Sarah Cunnane reports

Aimhigher boss calls for university commitment as programme nears end. Jack Grove reports

Universities must re-engage with society about their role in 21st-century Britain as the government's White Paper has failed to visualise the future of higher education, a vice-chancellor has said.

Offa data raise fears that universities offering access bursaries will suffer, writes Simon Baker

Cuts and political opposition conspire to thwart Obama's college plan. Jon Marcus reports

The idea that universities are about to be plunged into crisis by the decision to open up one in four full-time undergraduate places to full competition is "daft", according to the head of the English funding council.

University Alliance claims focusing funding on large units may stifle research base. Paul Jump reports

University attests to 'full scrutiny' of endowment from News International. John Morgan reports

Strong scholarship is needed to acquire the title, but what then? Matthew Reisz writes

The University of Abertay Dundee has lost a pro vice-chancellor and a fifth member of its court during two weeks of turmoil after it announced the retirement of its suspended principal.

Sector must win back students put off by fees and visa rules, new UKCISA head tells John Morgan