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Despite progress, fragmented arrangements leave institutions vulnerable to reputational damage. Melanie Newman reports

Erich Kofmel, who skipped bail and fled country, gets the boot from Sussex. Melanie Newman reports

KPMG blames institution for student-data inaccuracies and raises spectre of further Hefce action. Melanie Newman reports

But NSS 2009 shows slight rise in assessment and feedback rating. Hannah Fearn reports

Nine months of evidence-gathering came to this: on 2 August, the IUSS Committee published its state-of-the-sector analysis of higher education. ̽»¨ÊÓƵ staff report on its findings

Business need for highly skilled workers slows as student numbers grow. Melanie Newman writes

Pair say idolisation of 'unfettered male reason' drives critics of 'therapy culture'. Melanie Newman reports

Some fear that Europe-wide university classification will hamstring institutions. Phil Baty reports

Professor faced multiple charges for material vital to undergraduate texts, writes Melanie Newman

Frontline academics must find common ground with generals, says paper. Hannah Fearn reports

University denies claim in BDO report that decisions were made recklessly. Melanie Newman reports

The introduction to a high-profile paper was largely lifted from a 2007 article. Zoe Corbyn reports

Many universities are falling foul of do's and don'ts in their own guidelines. Melanie Newman reports

High number of early acceptances could spell trouble for universities. Hannah Fearn writes

Critics say statutory rules would give the subjects unwarranted legitimacy. Zoë Corbyn reports

Giant US for-profit university provider establishes foothold in UK. Hannah Fearn reports

Data inaccuracies push institution’s debt to more than £8 million. Melanie Newman reports

‘Defensive complacency’ over standards requires monitoring by independent agency that can remove degree-awarding powers, says select committee report. Hannah Fearn writes

Select committee says treatment of Manchester Met lecturer warranted specific coverage. Hannah Fearn reports

UEL’s acting v-c will assume the role next January. Melanie Newman reports

Grievance began with allegations of confidential files being accessed. Melanie Newman reports

First Secretary's speech hints at end to cap, but links it to wider access. Melanie Newman reports

Gender gap at top is not due to reluctance to make sacrifices, study finds. Melanie Newman writes

We must 'bring the best of social science to the attention' of all, new president tells Matthew Reisz

Malcolm Gillies resigned after long-term conflicts over governance. Melanie Newman reports

British Council says respected degrees and a weak pound will allow the UK to prosper. Phil Baty reports

Study says investment is needed to maintain Nobel record in science. Liz Rawlings reports

Queen Margaret's finances mean move now makes sense, says Napier manager. Hannah Fearn writes

Proposal is key part of plan for European 'Magna Charta' on scholars' rights. Rebecca Attwood writes

Government plans for 10,000 additional STEM places run into trouble. Rebecca Attwood reports

Accounts filed by a private provider of pre-degree courses show that four of its university partnerships made losses last year.

Hefce savings drive targets cash for old buildings and two-year degrees. Rebecca Attwood reports

Introductory text copied a 2007 report without attribution, writes Zoë Corbyn

Transatlantic institutions to combat ‘centripetal forces’ of globalisation. Hannah Fearn reports

Swine flu fears assuaged. Phil Baty reports

First Secretary aims to reassure sector in first major speech on higher education. Phil Baty reports

Nine institutions will lose more than £1 million each in 2009-10. Rebecca Attwood reports

Move prompts renewed criticism of the Government’s maintenance-grant freeze. Rebecca Attwood reports