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Prime minister's delegation agrees joint research projects and greater cooperation. Paul Jump reports

The US academy should treat discrimination against Christian students or scholars as seriously as it would racism or sexism, according to Timothy Larsen, for Inside Higher Ed

At the heart of Japan’s decline is a dearth of international collaboration. Paul Jump reports

Universities’ competitive position is at stake, warns Beveridge review. Hannah Fearn reports

We all know China is serious about investing in its universities. But it is also serious about measuring and benchmarking their performance.

Average annual fees for foreign undergraduates surpass £10,000 barrier. John Morgan reports

Warwick v-c envisages 'holding company' model for university partnerships. Simon Baker writes

Andrew Miller admits that busy MPs avoid science policy as it is too challenging. Paul Jump reports

David Willetts followed up his inaugural appearance before the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee with a turn before its Commons equivalent last week.

Universities told not to pay for v-cs' families' foreign trips after irregularities claims, writes John Morgan

'Weasel words' in redrafted memorandum leave Hefce a say in governance, writes Simon Baker

Graduate levy threatens academy's ability to raise cash from alumni, say critics. Hannah Fearn writes

Dame Lynne Brindley aims to dispel myths and build on UK's position. Rebecca Attwood writes

Some of the biggest players in Asian business education are joining forces to target top prospective students from Europe and other Western markets.

Project Woruldhord organiser taps public for help in building 'online hoard'. Hanna Rowland writes

Report says short courses would harm research and make students less employable. John Morgan writes

Strategy ties 'enlightened self-interest' to creation and spread of knowledge. Hannah Fearn reports

UCLA business school dean tells Sarah Cunnane how sector can cope with global retrenchment

Universities use cash, partnerships and recruiters to make up lost ground. Jon Marcus reports

By Scott Jaschik,

The UK Border Agency has reintroduced language restrictions on overseas students applying for visas, a move that could have knock-on effects for universities.

BPP College of Professional Studies has become the first private provider to be awarded the university college title for more than 30 years.

Higher education’s first national industrial action since 2006 is “very likely” and plans are being drawn up for a September ballot, the University and College Union has said.

An academic has been cleared of harassing his former vice-chancellor via a “satirical whistleblower website” – but has been convicted of a public order offence relating to a meeting between the two.

ESF chief says young researchers value mobility and autonomy over job security. Paul Jump reports