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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

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.

Learned societies fight their corners as BIS seeks advice on UK research needs, writes Paul Jump

Historians condemn government's plan to scrap national survey as 'crazy'. Matthew Reisz writes

Conference debates how best to advise overseas students on avoiding trouble. John Morgan reports

De Montfort's new leader uses Twitter to engage with staff and students. Sarah Cunnane reports

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

Outgoing founder of 'scholarly Wikipedia' ponders who will govern the project in future. John Gill writes

Liverpool John Moores and Bedfordshire fall short in delivering results. Paul Jump reports

Vince Cable's alternative to fees and student loans comes under fire from critics. Simon Baker reports

By Scott Jaschik for Insidehighered

'Money hungry' UK universities need help losing greedy reputation overseas. Simon Baker writes

Union fears a two-tier system will emerge and damage staff recruitment. John Morgan reports

A new analysis claims to have uncovered what makes a great lecturer, writes Sarah Cunnane

Call to fund a world-class system rather than just a few world-class universities. Paul Jump reports

Oxbridge libraries embark on joint digitisation initiatives with donor's aid. Matthew Reisz writes

Administrative shake-up will also see the loss of the academic division and registrar, writes John Morgan