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One Planet course to introduce students to 'big issues' of resource depletion. Hannah Fearn writes

Official says UKBA is investigating reduced-price places for foreign students. Sarah Cunnane reports

The linear ¨¦craseur chain - developed in Paris in 1850 for amputating limbs and tumours, and for castration - works by the gradual tightening of the chain loop, crushing tissue without causing bleeding.

Hundreds of academics, writers and other campaigners from across the world have signed a "manifesto" calling on the coalition government and UK universities to reverse policies that they say are leading to the commercialisation of higher education.

Besides costs, applicants are swayed by a surprising range of factors, poll finds. Sarah Cunnane reports

Women told to be more assertive when scaling the barriers of sexism, writes Matthew Reisz

Academics claim that big corporate giver is allowed to vet professors, reports John Morgan

A newly released study suggests that the huge increase in Chinese research output is starting to be matched by a similar rise in the quality of its basic science.

'Knee-jerk' reactions to minister's musings endanger sector, v-cs claim. Simon Baker writes

UCU to ballot over 'seriously disruptive action' as employers get their way. John Morgan reports

The UK¡¯s ?2.4 billion overseas student market could yet take a hit from government visa restrictions, according to a private firm that provides foundation courses.

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Report finds that a focus on content does not address students' needs. Matthew Reisz writes

Crisis has taught one v-c to prize civic engagement above academic reputation, Hannah Fearn hears

Students object to 'heavy-handed' security guards brought in to quell protest, writes John Morgan

As MBA graduate career prospects recover, the student profile is shifting. Matthew Reisz reports

Paul Jump reports on a new way to spot strong and weak centres for research performance

Humanities' value is not calculable in media buzz and 'impact', forum hears. Matthew Reisz reports

This basket decorated with seals was made of baleen, rushes and walrus ivory by Alaskan Inuit in the early 20th century.

Novel Scandinavian strategy to tackle cheating is 'no soft option'. Sarah Cunnane reports

Surpluses must be invested in vocational subjects to ward off for-profits, study says. Simon Baker writes

The alternative to A level is being underestimated, school heads claim. Simon Baker reports

Unions warn that complex contracts with private firms will lead to job losses, writes John Morgan

Inquiry told of rise in referees' 'counter-productive' demands for extra alterations. Paul Jump reports

The academic board of the London School of Economics has voted to set tuition fees at ?8,000 in 2012.

Glasgow Caledonian University has had its licence to sponsor foreign students reinstated by the UK Border Agency after a three-week investigation.

Political ideology, scientific arrogance and the media¡¯s search for a good story are hindering attempts to explain scientific findings, an academic claims. Matthew Reisz reports

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A high-profile public information campaign will be launched today to persuade young people to apply to university for 2012-13 entry despite the trebling of the tuition fee cap.

Universities could be allowed to recruit unlimited numbers of UK undergraduates who are able pay their tuition fees upfront under plans being considered by the coalition government.

Further evidence has emerged of divisions between universities and their further education college partners, with allegations of anti-competitive behaviour over tuition fees.

The University of Cambridge increased its proportional intake from state schools and colleges last year, but only 16 of all successful UK applicants were black.

Academics at the University of Strathclyde are set to protest outside a meeting of the university court today to oppose planned cuts that could endanger more than 100 jobs.

Admissions standards cited as Derby and others explain doctoral failures. Paul Jump reports

The government might consider offering private colleges cash incentives to encourage them to take over or merge with failing public institutions, a report says.

Deficit of ?30m forecast even as non-EU fees take second 10% rise in a row, writes Simon Baker

Students who applied for courses now being shut down by London Metropolitan University face a desperate search for places at other institutions.

Ex-president of UUK predicts shifting trade winds for global higher education. John Morgan reports

Universities need to move away from rewarding academics for the volume of grant applications they submit, a senior figure has warned.