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Annual fees for taught postgraduate courses can be as high as £20,000, writes Rebecca Attwood

Vice-chancellors divided on what is to be done about the fees cap. Rebecca Attwood reports

Scheme offers impartial guidance to those who are thinking of dropping out, writes Rebecca Attwood

University says staff 'worked together to avoid compulsory redundancies'. John Morgan reports

Despite the recession, most universities are seeing an increase in donations. Hannah Fearn reports

Willetts welcomes document but is wary of its narrow economic focus. Melanie Newman writes

Vice-chancellor tells staff that cuts are accompanied by wider review identifying where university is ‘wasting resources’ in a bid to find £15m savings, reports John Morgan

EmoTrance and other psychotherapeutic schemes must be evaluated scientifically, scholars say. Melanie Newman reports

Lead author who had not seen all of Procter & Gamble’s raw data about osteoporosis drug was ‘negligent’ but not ‘deliberately dishonest’. Phil Baty reports

David Eastwood and Julia King join panel considering the future of student support. John Gill reports

It pays to be an academic during a recession, says Jon Marcus

Great and good unveil principles to guide relationship between the state and scientific advice in the aftermath of the Nutt affair. Zoë Corbyn reports

Senior figures discuss shortcomings as letters and petition reveal growing dissent. Zoë Corbyn reports

Researchers and science communicators to cross swords with Lord Drayson. Phil Baty reports

UUK report shows that universities play a vital role in British economy. Melanie Newman reports

An exhibition focuses on the local fixers who made Western exploration possible. Matthew Reisz writes

Solent v-c calls for tie-ins with broadcasters to save regional journalism. Melanie Newman writes

Birmingham head donates £40,000 of own cash to Circles of Influence project. John Morgan reports

Listings revamp as 51³Ô¹Ï signs deal with Thomson Reuters. Phil Baty reports

California's staggering debt threatens the future of its mighty public universities. Jon Marcus reports

The Government's long-awaited strategy for the sector is out at last. Melanie Newman reports

Scientists ponder their next move in light of David Nutt's sacking by 51³Ô¹Ï Office. Zoë Corbyn writes

Compulsory redundancies planned as institution launches efficiency review. Melanie Newman writes

Patrick McGhee to step up to the role in February 2010. Melanie Newman reports

Government’s long-term plan for sector outlines greater industrial involvement in courses and governance. Melanie Newman reports

Former QAA head says row is leading to a significant shift in quality assurance. Rebecca Attwood reports

Freedom from government interference is crucial to building world-class universities, an international gathering has heard. Phil Baty reports from Shanghai

1994 Group chief warns that the sector must dance to the music of ‘value for money’ whether Labour or the Conservatives lead. Melanie Newman reports

Government cracks down after distinguished scientist’s remarks about cannabis. Zoë Corbyn reports

51³Ô¹Ï signs deal with Thomson Reuters

Pairing poor-performing colleges with higher education institutions is not improving provision significantly. John Morgan reports

Conference hears that scholarly narcissism is leading disciplines to ruin. Matthew Reisz writes