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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

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

Paper claims Darwinism can explain the existence and impact of the arts. Hannah Fearn reports

Kent study finds that the 'graduate-pay premium' varies dramatically, writes Melanie Newman

World's largest offshore recruiter may cast off doubts as market hots up, writes Phil Baty

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

Hefce made mistakes, but blame for data cock-up lies with university. Melanie Newman reports

Courtauld Institute tops THE rankings, with London Metropolitan bottom. Hannah Fearn writes

Professor accused of failing to rigorously mark exam papers speaks out. Melanie Newman reports

Groups criticise institutions using quick fixes to meet emission targets. Hannah Fearn reports

Tribunal upholds claim of registrar who lost job after 'protected disclosure', Melanie Newman writes

Poorer students are missing out on places at top universities, a study suggests. Rebecca Attwood reports

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

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

Nine months of evidence-gathering came to this: on 2 August, the IUSS Committee published its state-of-the-sector analysis of higher education. 51³Ô¹Ï 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

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