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Psychologist whose grades were raised by examiner tells MPs of grade inflation, says Melanie Newman

A Leeds sociologist says ministers just don't understand the sex industry. Olga Wojtas reports

Oxbridge is near the top in university rankings, but it's a different story on the web, reports John Gill

75 per cent of South West's most deprived homes fell outside target area, writes Rebecca Attwood

Admissions staff may be more 'risk averse', survey of decision-makers finds. Rebecca Attwood reports

Higher education's role will spark debate as the returns on knowledge fall, writes Rebecca Attwood

An academic is calling for all dons with permanent posts to get the title. Melanie Newman reports

Think-tank report leads to call for transparency in admissions policies, writes Melanie Newman

Concern that some disciplines will suffer as a result of tactical submissions. Zoe Corbyn reports

Rab Houston has 'enemies' in Scottish history, but he is still proud of his roots, writes Olga Wojtas

UUK warns against scrapping overseas scholars' route into British universities. Zoe Corbyn reports

Scottish governing bodies say report ignores their views on long-term problems, reports Olga Wojtas

But UWL's Morris says proposal must deliver added value - not just savings. Melanie Newman reports

Fear of post-election fragmentation as presidential candidates vie for top job, writes Melanie Newman

Looming course closures and funding cuts blamed on low profile in policymaking, reports John Gill

Minister pays tribute to all institutions, not just the research intensive. Hannah Fearn reports

Opposition leader says 'ignominy' of losing out to regional rivals must be wake-up call, writes John Gill

Deian Hopkin is stung by his treatment at the hands of the national press

Earning potential is affected by type of university attended, a study claims. Melanie Newman reports

Report says top managers and academics still pay little heed to communications staff. John Gill writes

But cost of freedom would be all direct government funding for teaching, writes Melanie Newman

International applicants look beyond expense to value of 'whole experience'. John Gill reports

But Durham contends decision has 'very limited practical consequences', writes Rebecca Attwood

European Reference Index for Humanities may soon assess monographs' impact. Zoe Corbyn reports

'Presumed consent' clause in new Act may fail in court, cautions academic. Zoe Corbyn reports

The Scottish Funding Council's new chief stresses dialogue and partnership. Olga Wojtas reports

Unlike other professions, vice-chancellors are a state-educated elite, reports Rebecca Attwood

Former health service chief executive is set to take up 'poisoned chalice'. John Gill reports

51³Ô¹Ï salary survey places Saudi Arabia top and China bottom amid wide variations, writes John Gill

V-c's advice to Government would relegate many universities to teaching only, writes Hannah Fearn

Creatives put off by plodding conformity demanded in modern research careers, writes Zoe Corbyn

Australian ruling in favour of professor is likely to influence UK courts, writes Melanie Newman

Concern as new '.edu' website lists non-existent individuals and departments. Zoe Corbyn reports

World Bank says recent expansion has come at a cost of poor teaching and research, writes John Gill