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"Do you ever get death threats?" This was one of the questions I was asked by a Russian journalist during a visit to Moscow last week to discuss the world university rankings.

Recession may encourage knowledge exchange 'at any cost', workshop hears. Hannah Fearn reports

Alleged online 'defamation' of senior staff draws libel warning. Melanie Newman reports

Misconduct case exposes discrepancies in students' IP rights. Melanie Newman reports

Hefce 2010-11 allocations target capital funding and special projects. Melanie Newman reports

Hefce warns that reduction in grant income could become permanent, writes Melanie Newman

Trends will lead to grade inflation, opacity and 'beauty contests', UCU report warns. Melanie Newman writes

More money for institutions comes with a cost to taxpayers, panel says. Rebecca Attwood reports

The impact of the recession on students' daily lives has been revealed in a detailed survey of 2,000 full-time undergraduates

Alternative shared accommodation offered but rejected as ‘unacceptable’. Melanie Newman reports

Lord Browne’s preliminary findings also indicate that the finance system for part-time students is inadequate. Rebecca Attwood reports

Two scientists who discovered graphene are listed among hottest researchers. Zoë Corbyn reports

Australia and New Zealand see marked growth in research collaborations with China, reports Zoë Corbyn

Adam Afriyie indicates that Tories would reduce the 2010-11 budget if they come to power. Zoë Corbyn reports

Paul Curran hails appointment as ‘unique privilege’. Rebecca Attwood reports

Analysis for Hefce finds a spectrum of opinions on knowledge transfer's benefits. Hannah Fearn writes

Reviews foreshadow change in the governance and shape of sector and HEFCW. Hannah Fearn reports

A grouping of research institutes aims to become Europe's answer to MIT. Matthew Reisz reports

'Illogical' not to view QR and research council cash together, says BIS official. Zoë Corbyn reports

University noncommittal on 'fractional scheme' to stave off redundancies. John Morgan writes

Science bodies issue warnings about budget cuts and directed funding, Zoë Corbyn writes

Scholar addresses rhetoric's deadly role in turning 'jaw-jaw' into 'war-war'. Matthew Reisz reports

Academics prepare to defend the discipline from the pruning scissors. Matthew Reisz reports

Noise and lack of bedding are among the problems faced by those from abroad. John Morgan reports

Thomson Reuters' invitation-only survey to gauge opinion on research and teaching. Phil Baty writes

Professor who practises what he preaches sees class enrolment soar. Rebecca Attwood reports

Ultimatum spells end for Medical Hypotheses in its current form. Zoë Corbyn reports

Employers’ association sets out proposals in pre-election manifesto as Lammy defends higher education for its own sake. Hannah Fearn reports

The national academy says Britain cannot afford to cut science funding at a time when other nations are increasing their investment. Zoë Corbyn reports

Man found guilty of harassing v-c to tell judge that prosecution breached his right to free expression. Melanie Newman reports

Panel finds no case to answer as student did not own copyright to her dissertation. Melanie Newman writes

Responsibility for problems arising from currency fluctuations still unresolved. Zoë Corbyn reports

University appeals to Hefce for leniency in grant allocation. Melanie Newman reports

Sheffield drops disciplinary action over conference submission and opts for review. Zoë Corbyn reports

Institutions warned to make 'urgent preparations' for energy efficiency scheme. Hannah Fearn reports

Union calls for job protection as Sheffield moots potential cost-cutting moves. John Morgan reports