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The Royal Society has called for drastic measures, including a fundamental reform of the A-level system, to break the “self-perpetuating cycle” which has resulted in the UK producing too few science graduates for the needs of both higher education and industry.

Higher education proved to be one of the few winners in the latest US federal Budget, which today set out a 10-year plan to make $1.1 trillion (£687 billion) in deficit savings.

More than 100 UK-based German students and academics have signed an open letter objecting to the choice of panellists for a debate at the London School of Economics later today.

By Steve Kolowich, for

The government has threatened to legislate to allow it to intervene in the undergraduate tuition fee levels set by individual universities if too many rush to charge close to £9,000.

Brief demand-management consultation produces little consensus, lots of dismay. Paul Jump reports

Questions over whether fee remission counts as widening participation. John Morgan reports

'Concerned stakeholders' question official silence over sacking of finance officer. John Morgan writes

But its proposal to reduce bursaries is criticised for aiding Treasury, not students. Simon Baker reports

Lack of language skills and worry about academic inflexibility deter venturers, writes Hannah Fearn

Scholars and students imprisoned as Alexander Lukashenko tightens grip. Colin Graham reports

Universities bear brunt of loss of secondary school teacher-training places, writes Sarah Cunnane

Hard times ahead for arts-based bodies, says ex-UUK head, but it's not a 'disaster'. Paul Jump writes

MPs and sector unite to pressurise HEA as model is replicated overseas. Rebecca Attwood reports

Humanities scholars say research findings are due to Australian system's 'biases', Paul Jump writes

The remains of a 2,000-year-old dog have been reunited with the treasure it probably once guarded.

The University of Oxford looks set to follow the same path as planned at Cambridge in charging tuition fees close to the £9,000 maximum and using a large waiver to reduce charges to poor students.

Students in Northern Ireland could face tuition fees of up to £5,750 a year after a U-turn by a government advisor in the wake of England’s Browne Review.

Tuition fee levels at the University of Cambridge should be set at £9,000 from 2012-13, but students from the poorest backgrounds should be given a £3,000 discount, according to a draft report seen by Times Higher Education.

By Sam Petulla, for

Universities will be able to save large sums on their IT provision after an investment of £12.5 million in “cloud computing” by the Higher Education Funding Council for England.

Ballots for national strikes in higher education have been delayed after a union included a typographical error in the formal notice sent to universities.

The University of Cumbria has appointed a new vice-chancellor, following a period of turmoil in its leadership and finances.

The Russell Group of large research-intensive universities has for the first time published a guide with advice on what A levels its institutions favour, suggesting that students should avoid more than one “soft” subject.

Union members at the University of the West of England are to strike over plans to cut jobs and make academics reapply for their positions.

Universities in England face a £180 million, 4 per cent cut to their teaching grant in the next academic year, along with additional cuts this year.

Former universities minister's hackles are up over 'dog's breakfast' approach, writes Simon Baker

Cash-strapped states offer golden goodbyes to slash the wage bill. Jon Marcus reports

Twitter can play role in higher attainment and better engagement, study finds. Sarah Cunnane reports

Libel rejected as court cites 'moral obligation' to act in research misconduct cases. Paul Jump writes

Rejected candidate says appointment process was 'shambles from start to finish'. Paul Jump reports

Academy unites in castigating coalition plans to tighten entry requirements. Hannah Fearn reports

UCU trio claim body is being 'taken over' by SWP and left-wing members. John Morgan reports

Manifesto project strives to defend subject and clarify its aims and impact. Matthew Reisz writes

An irreconcilable breakdown in relations among members of the University of Abertay Dundee’s senior management team is behind the suspension of its principal and his deputy, Times Higher Education understands.

Birmingham and Nottingham join forces with 'collaborative framework'. John Morgan reports