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Hefce announces penalty for breaching student cap and reveals where First Secretary’s axe will fall. Melanie Newman reports

The Government’s decision to withdraw the 10,000 extra places offered last year will see overall recruitment drop for 2010-11, despite an increase in applicants. Rebecca Attwood reports

Learning outcomes project aims to get to grips with international teaching comparisons. John Morgan reports

Sector should put ‘its neck on the line’ and take the question on, former government adviser argues. Melanie Newman reports

Former PM opted for ‘interest-free’ student loans to curry favour with the electorate, Charles Clarke testifies. Rebecca Attwood reports

Researchers were wrong to withhold data sought by climate-change sceptics, says information commissioner. Zoë Corbyn writes

First submissions to review of fees and finance describe how costs affect applications. Melanie Newman reports

Offended party was not asked to give evidence and disputes judgment. Hannah Fearn reports

Revisionist account of eminent Victorian aims to find space for the sexual. Matthew Reisz reports

Major Hefce study also shows that the gender divide is closing. Rebecca Attwood reports

Applicants willing to consider higher fees for better job prospects. Rebecca Attwood writes

Campaigners post details online of professor's unconventional methods. Melanie Newman writes

UCU and Unite seek formal agreement that will end 'dotty' anachronism. John Morgan reports

Pair trial overhaul of undergraduate curriculums' formulation and delivery. Hannah Fearn writes

Imperial cuts jobs as UCL sets up committee to prepare ground for layoffs. John Morgan writes

Is it valid to use reputation measures in university rankings?

Universities say they already police compliance and infringements effectively. Matthew Reisz writes

Swedish researchers furious after managers claim 70% of funding award. Melanie Newman reports

Lancaster must return historical manuscripts five years earlier than expected. John Morgan reports

Sector warns that funding shifts may damage competitiveness. Hannah Fearn reports

Review will examine whether Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was radicalised during his time at Gower Street. John Morgan reports

Academics fight proposals to align individuals’ research goals with managers’ objectives. Hannah Fearn reports

Editor rejects proposal to have submissions peer reviewed. Zoë Corbyn reports

Database shows 271 bogus universities are still operating in the UK. Melanie Newman reports

Ucas figures show 6 per cent increase in students with places in 2009-10. Rebecca Attwood reports

Exeter study identifies correlation between success and wage equality. Hannah Fearn reports

Hannah Fearn reports on predictions of emerging technology that will improve teaching and learning

PwC raises questions about how the academy will cope with cuts. Melanie Newman reports

Law, English and maths top list of subjects seen as useful in the job market. Melanie Newman writes

Businessman complains to ASA over 'misleading' brand slogan. Hannah Fearn reports

Forum reveals key divergence in approaches to academy funding. John Morgan reports

Minister reveals little except his desire for a Labour victory at the polls. Zoë Corbyn reports

Academics rally to defend 'inspiring' historian who faces possible redundancy. Matthew Reisz reports

Sexual harassment 'normalised' in Ghana and Tanzania, research discovers. John Morgan writes

'Assault' on university autonomy comes in wake of London Met crisis. Melanie Newman reports

Sudden loss of v-c and finance director has Manchester academics asking questions about the future. Hannah Fearn writes

‘Knowledge resistance’ undermines efforts to show influence of academic work, social scientist says. Melanie Newman reports