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University says it had 'obligation' to boost rolls as it tries to fend off penalty. Melanie Newman writes

When the University of Ulster recently started to offer pharmacy courses, it decided to assemble and exhibit a collection of antique medicines and implements.

Turmoil at LCC heightens fear over 'efficiencies' at the University of the Arts. Rebecca Attwood reports

James Martin believes his 21st Century School can tackle future issues today, writes Melanie Newman

Task force calls for an end to internal promotions to professorships. Melanie Newman reports

Historic instrument is irreparably damaged in an accident at a Paris museum. Clea Caulcutt reports

Funder unveils compromise plan to allocate cash for knowledge transfer. Hannah Fearn reports

Business technique reduces spending and boosts efficiency, advocates claim. Hannah Fearn writes

Universities are embarking on a campaign to raise public awareness of their value.

Coalition deal could leave Tories to decide policy. Simon Baker reports

Mission group’s proposals include a shift towards private finance. Rebecca Attwood reports

Industrial action an option in defence of final-salary deals and the traditional retirement age, union indicates. John Gill reports

Region accounts for a third of responses informing revamped THE World University Rankings. Phil Baty reports

Academy’s unions aim to step up pressure over job security and pay, but stop short of industrial action. John Morgan reports

Higher education figures survey uncertain landscape as young voters cry foul. Hannah Fearn reports

University chief aims to tackle partisan bile with a revival of Southern graces. Jon Marcus reports

Nottingham is casting fresh light on medieval life, love and moral concerns. Matthew Reisz writes

Concern that focus on STEM subjects may squeeze out arts in post-92 institutions, writes John Morgan

Final-salary deals still in balance as employers and unions fail to agree. John Morgan reports

Practical not 'utopian' stance is the way forward on academic freedom, scholar tells Sarah Cunnane

LSE workshop participants warn of REF measure's 'deadening' effects. Rebecca Attwood reports

ÌÇÐÄVlog regularly writes about the effects of bureaucracy on the academy - quality assurance, research assessment, grant applications and the demands of quangos and other "stakeholders".

Affair has resulted in positive coverage online, an analysis finds. Sarah Cunnane reports

Management softens stance on compulsory job cuts after widespread criticism. John Morgan writes