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Most institutions likely to be able to increase fees in 2017-18, with subsequent awards to allow for further rises

Hefce and Office for Fair Access would be merged into new body under government proposals, while Green Paper also suggests ministers could set fee caps

Universities and other sector bodies have given a cautious welcome to proposals contained in a new Green Paper on higher education

Some of the key points to take away from the government’s consultation on the future of universities

With 500 jobs at stake, ballot is first of its type in institution’s history

University of Cambridge’s examinations arm finds independent school-leavers at Russell Group institutions are a third less likely to get a good degree than state school students with similar A-level results

The institution takes a further step towards becoming an independent university

PaperRank service will allow researchers to rate papers online in bid to accelerate and open up process

Judy Clements to join Office of the Independent Adjudicator for ÌÇÐÄVlog next April

China remains the leading source of London’s international student population, with 13,460 students from the country residing in the UK’s capital

The measure of scholarly impact is now being manipulated so much that it has ceased to be meaningful, editorial claims

Iain Foulkes on how scientists can win part of huge grant to push forward the frontiers of cancer research

Data from 80,000 graduates in Great British Class Survey show social hierarchy of UK higher education

UKBA accused of interference in institution’s governance after controversial election of Jawad Botmeh

University of East Anglia centre hosts two master’s courses in space with writable walls and adaptable furniture

International competitors will be ‘licking their lips’ if the UK labels some universities as weaker on teaching, says Andrew Hamilton ahead of his departure

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the national press

Royal Society of Chemistry and Institute of Physics report warns of uncertain future

A round-up of recent recipients of research council cash

Machiavellian tactics used by university leaders and their minions are often viewed as malevolent, but they are vital to running an organisation, says new study

The UK’s female academics are paid £6,146 less on average than men, with lack of women in leadership and management roles a factor, says new report

Policymakers in US and UK told not to jeopardise the nations’ strength in the fields

Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society urges scholars to claim from pot of almost £5 million in uncollected funds

Government’s social mobility adviser speaks out amid suggestions Green Paper has been delayed to allow tie-in with PM speech on social mobility

MoneySavingExpert.com founder who chaired student finance task force opposes government plans to freeze repayment threshold

Shorten waiting period for financial assistance with study and create bespoke foundation courses to aid entry into higher education, the EUA recommends

Assistant registrar of the University of Zimbabwe claims that president’s mortarboard ‘fitted perfectly well’

Programme from the American Association for the Advancement of Science will provide professional training for community engagement managers

Follow reporter John Morgan's live coverage of the Grants Not Debt march in London

BJP's Ram Naik calls on institutions to 'inculcate folk culture' in ceremonies amid concerns over rising Hindu nationalism

Self-proclaimed ‘failed intellectual’ Eric Jarosinski offers print version of @NeinQuarterly

University with close links to former prime minister to be home for planned library, museum and resources for both education and research

Luxury loo roll in the office of the president at Ryerson University, bog-standard paper elsewhere

But UK overseas STEM postgraduates less likely to say the country is the best destination for career opportunities

US study unmasks marginalisation that disabled learners face in higher education, say authors

Outgoing New York University president John Sexton dismisses concerns over academic freedom at his institution’s Abu Dhabi campus

University reaches out to its local community through dramatised performances in the city graveyard

Government urged to change plans to avoid damage to English universities’ global reputation

Funding, staffing and alternative providers among issues to be considered as part of £5 million initiative

Hundreds of protesters gather on Bloomsbury campus in support of suspended Unison branch secretary Sandy Nicoll

Success rates fall at five out of six councils amid warnings that the process could become ‘more of a lottery’ as reviewers are stretched

Universities of Birmingham, Glasgow and York enter top 10 after £120 million grant for quantum technology

Andrew Likierman says first fundraising campaign is necessary to maintain global position

Fifteen per cent of recommendations issued to further education colleges by watchdog relate to courses leading to the FTSE 100 firm’s qualifications

Writers meet musicians in the University of St Andrews’ new series of experimental conversations

Institution’s School of Media, Arts and Design is 25 this year. Its current dean takes ÌÇÐÄVlog through the reasons behind its success

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the national press

A round-up of recent recipients of research council cash

Leading rugby historian explains why he studies a game ‘vital in creation of a British sense of masculine identity’

University of Edinburgh developing tools to monitor academics’ performance in areas such as assessment and feedback

IoE study finds that wealthy students can receive more aid than poor undergraduates, based on university they attend

Government statistics reveal that white school-leavers are less likely, proportionally, to enter higher education than those from other ethnic groups

ÌÇÐÄVlog secretary accused of basing policy on ‘bonkers’ figure about students overstaying visas

UK is top in life sciences while Asia performance varies

Shadow chancellor to address London rally that also opposes scrapping of maintenance grants

Former business secretary also voices concerns over impact of Prevent on campus debates

Efforts to reform universities in the face of shrinking student numbers may jeopardise departments with the best overseas links, says Japan-based UK professor

Fears that scrapping of non-National Eligibility Test grants could disadvantage poorer students

Researchers from 72 institutions say they will not visit Israeli higher education institutions, act as referees, or participate in conferences

Oxford and Cambridge report increase in applications, as number of students reapplying falls sharply