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It's challenging, but not impossible to form ideas that work Tweet-length, reports Matthew Reisz

Exercising self-control depletes students' mental power, says a new study. Hannah Fearn reports

Some have odd titles, but many debates at the RGS conference are deadly serious, writes Matthew Reisz

THE readers debate the thorny issue of minimum requirement for academics. Ciaran Jones listens in

Professor argues that academics must make sure they stick to core activities rather than being forced to be all things to all men

Universities urged to develop programmes to help young adults make transition to higher education, writes Melanie Newman

FE colleges will feel the pain as strapped universities look after themselves

Universities report a frenzy of applications through clearing, but thousands of students will be left with nothing

Today’s A-level results are yet again better than last year’s, but because of the government-imposed cap on student numbers, good results won’t guarantee a university place

Researchers fear for future of £20m careers funding. Zoe Corbyn reports

Report says some of the University Challenge cash should be redirected. Rebecca Attwood reports

Universities prepare contingency plans as UUK calls for 'sense of proportion', writes Hannah Fearn

FoI brings plans for library and Language Centre out into the open. Melanie Newman reports

Report says universities must turn alumni into long-term 'life partners'. Hannah Fearn reports

Report also points to squeeze on campus as teaching space declines. Hannah Fearn reports

Institutions adopt strategies to ensure this autumn's intake shows up. Jon Marcus reports

Oxford librarian identifies Portuguese cartography lost for centuries. Matthew Reisz reports

Two-pronged approach to the research excellence framework worries managers, writes Zoe Corbyn

‘Publish or perish’ factor in withdrawal of science papers. Zoe Corbyn reports

Technology 'hype cycle' turns against Second Life and lecture podcasts. Zoe Corbyn reports

HR directors believe the university employment model needs to change, reports Melanie Newman

Report calls for £33 million to be diverted from the University Challenge fund to support the group, writes Rebecca Attwood

Half of all students who train to be teachers actually go on to teach. Melanie Newman reports

Ucea must meet the union within seven days to seek a resolution. Melanie Newman reports

Analysis by Grant Thornton says adopting business model is key to survival. Hannah Fearn reports

Low inflation leads councils to consider reclaiming money from existing grants. Zoë Corbyn reports