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Professor calls for radical rethink to give 'digital natives' what they need. Matthew Reisz writes

Architects reveal commonly used buzzwords in university commissions. Hannah Fearn writes

There will be no easy rides for anyone in higher education in 2010. Figures from the sector reflect on influences and aims

NUS calls for calm as investigations at UCL continue into radical Islam claims. Rebecca Attwood reports

Effort to squeeze maths into problem of parallel parking earns praise. Zoë Corbyn reports

As he was wrapping up for the year, Peter Slater witnessed a disturbing vision of the future

Figures from the sector discuss the year just gone and the one ahead. More views to follow in the ����Vlog issue of 31 December

As universities present their Christmas treats, Rose Wilkinson samples the seasonal offerings

Sector responds to festive ‘kick in the teeth for staff and students’. John Morgan reports

Mandelson slashes teaching funding while protecting research. John Morgan reports

Fight against research concentration hots up with analysis finding almost “no direct correlation between volume and excellence”. Zoë Corbyn writes

Oxford and Cambridge hit hardest by Hefce’s withdrawal of £40 million fund. Rebecca Attwood reports

It’s a case of Salem’s lots and lots as the bloodsucker phenomenon bites the American academy. Jon Marcus reports

Policy’s confirmation is imminent and will put issue on the general election agenda. Melanie Newman reports

Nuclear physicists claim to have been singled out by the STFC for cuts that could destroy the discipline. Zoë Corbyn reports

Chief executive issued ultimatum to London Met governors before mass resignations: leave or risk the institution’s funding. Rebecca Attwood reports

Pre-Budget 'steer' to fees review: students should bear brunt of cuts. Melanie Newman reports

Leaks reveal examples of senior staff breaking the university's financial rules. Melanie Newman writes

UCU voices concern at the loss when the university is trying to make 6% savings. John Morgan writes

Tribunal rejects appeal and cites public interest as a reason for disclosure. Zoë Corbyn reports

Adapting existing buildings should be best practice for sector, critics state. Hannah Fearn reports

Scholars predict the shape of things to come to stop it becoming a reality. Hannah Fearn reports

Only academic excellence can deliver the benefits the state craves, James Ladyman tells Zoë Corbyn

Pilot will allow select few to build branches and twin with local providers. John Morgan reports

Concern that 25% is too high is a theme among many of some 300 responses. Zoë Corbyn writes

Internal scholars have little chance of filling senior posts, staff complain. John Morgan reports

Effort to plug £40 million hole will involve cuts in studentships, fellowships and grants. Zoë Corbyn reports

Governors bow to pressure and resign, but final departures won’t occur until summer 2010. Rebecca Attwood reports

Outcome of board meeting will determine whether Hefce offers the beleaguered institution more funds. Melanie Newman reports

The BNSC calls for UK investment in manned space exploration as the Government announces the centre’s replacement. Zoë Corbyn reports

UUK debate hears that moving the emphasis away from debt would end ‘sleepless nights’ about costs. Melanie Newman reports

Sector faces ‘incredibly difficult’ struggle to maintain standards in wake of move, leaders warn. John Morgan reports

The limiting effects of the 'male' nature of higher education are challenged. Hannah Fearn reports

Universities worry as vocational schools muscle in on a vital monopoly. Matthew Reisz reports

Study finds 'hypocritical' sector fails to practise what it preaches. Rebecca Attwood reports