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UEL’s acting v-c will assume the role next January. Melanie Newman reports

Introductory text copied a 2007 report without attribution, writes Zoë Corbyn

Transatlantic institutions to combat ‘centripetal forces’ of globalisation. Hannah Fearn reports

Swine flu fears assuaged. Phil Baty reports

First Secretary aims to reassure sector in first major speech on higher education. Phil Baty reports

Move prompts renewed criticism of the Government’s maintenance-grant freeze. Rebecca Attwood reports

Milburn report on social mobility says universities must expand efforts to widen participation. Hannah Fearn reports

The number of jobless degree-holders jumps, but figures reveal some institutional pockets of employability excellence. Hannah Fearn reports

Tough visa rules and high risk of rejection are putting off applicants, observers claim. Melanie Newman reports

Up to 30 institutions face ‘significant deficits’ next year, Tory states in Commons debate. Melanie Newman reports

Sir Cyril Taylor calls for more private provision and an end to the cap on student numbers and fees. Rebecca Attwood reports

Up to 130 jobs could go, UCU report claims. Rebecca Attwood reports

Managerialism promotes the rise of ‘magic medicine’, says David Colquhoun. Zoë Corbyn reports

Academics lack qualifications because of spiralling global demand, Unesco warns. Phil Baty reports

Institution will charge full whack from 2010-11. Hannah Fearn reports

Proposal would widen gap between the haves and have-nots, critics warn. Hannah Fearn reports

The great and the good gather to remember the remarkable life of Lord Dearing. Phil Baty reports

Science department’s internal document proposes shorter courses and changes to practical work. Hannah Fearn reports

Gloom-and-doom report shows ‘perfect storm’ is still raging. Neha Popat reports

The National Union of Students has called for the director of the Office for Fair Access (Offa) to resign, accusing him of presiding over a regime of “staggering incompetence”.

BISC chairman claims move would not benefit higher education, but pledges to keep a close eye on the sector. Rebecca Attwood reports

Government says low inflation justifies grant decision. Rebecca Attwood reports

Concerns over body date back to October 1998, secret Hefce list reveals. Melanie Newman reports

The Government must find a way to fund additional places, says Pam Tatlow, and there are options

Hefce head says get set for REF by gathering evidence of how research pays off, Zoë Corbyn writes

Short-term reductions preface further funding losses. Zoë Corbyn reports

Dissolution was considered by funding chiefs as a ‘last resort’. Melanie Newman reports

But lack of dedicated oversight for university policy worries v-cs. Rebecca Attwood and Zoë Corbyn report

Seventy reformist scholars are detained by the authorities, writes John Gill

Review spurs action with warning that sector needs more investment. Melanie Newman reports

Minister stresses importance of the humanities to democracy. Rebecca Attwood reports

Academics must learn lessons from industry to prepare students for a harsh new world. Lee Bunce reports

Call for increased funding to maintain quality. Rebecca Attwood reports

Demos says universities have yet to realise potential of technological innovations as Government launches drive to make the UK global leader in online learning. Rebecca Attwood writes

Many students of the subject have no chance of a career in the profession, says Kent academic. Melanie Newman reports

Government and sector both are failing to make progress on needed reform, says former Education Secretary. Melanie Newman reports

UUK says 14-19 reforms will better equip students for university. Melanie Newman reports

Researchers face a number of challenges. Zoe Corbyn reports

Think-tank says qualification reduces readiness for independent study. Hannah Fearn reports

Setting out his stall as head of the new Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, government First Secretary Lord Mandelson answers a series of written questions put to him by Times Higher Education.

£888m RDS scheme helped modernise human resource management, report finds, but UCU says impact on staff pay was minimal. Hannah Fearn writes

Lord Drayson says new department is too big. Phil Baty reports

Account managers are key to partnerships between academics and business, conference hears. Hannah Fearn reports

David Lammy keeps his higher education brief, but ‘student issues’ are now the responsibility of the Minister for Employment Relations and Postal Affairs

New BIS head’s first speech focuses on how to turn discoveries into jobs. Zoe Corbyn reports

The winners of the inaugural Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards have been announced

ECU’s Dandridge to replace Warwick

Report says men, not women, are now the more disadvantaged in higher education. Melanie Newman reports

Lord Mandelson takes on new combined business and higher education role. Rebecca Attwood reports

Hesa performance indicators offer ‘mixed messages’ on retention, minister claims, as critics censure the Government’s access record. Rebecca Attwood reports

Support campaign kicks off as science writer insists he will continue fighting suit over remarks about chiropractic treatments. Zoë Corbyn reports

Report recommends introduction of foreign language requirements for university entry to address the problem of ‘linguistic impoverishment’, writes Zoë Corbyn

Search is on for long-term cuts to particle physics and astronomy programmes. Zoë Corbyn reports

Call to free universities from government control and maximise earnings. Melanie Newman reports

Vitae tells universities to help reduce the stress of juggling personal life, job and research. Zoë Corbyn reports