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The government will ensure that research funding is “rationed” according to excellence, end public support for “mediocrity” and emphasise commercialisation, Vince Cable has announced.

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Survey methods and analysis refined to give clarity on performance, writes Phil Baty

The UK is falling farther behind its competitors on higher education spending and graduation rates.

As alumni donations to US universities plummet, Canada and Asia forge ahead. Hannah Fearn writes

'Pedant' professor argues that academics should correct student howlers, writes Rebecca Attwood

Students with dual roles struggle to achieve a sustainable work-life balance, writes Cat Davies

Canada ramps up the campaign to improve its position on the world stage, writes Sarah Cunnane

Seventh annual survey draws on robust new methodology and 13 performance indicators. Phil Baty reports

Planned cuts to language provision at Swansea draw a chorus of protests. Hannah Fearn reports

Many universities set to lose income overall if cap is lifted, researcher warns. Simon Baker reports

ߣߣ��Ƶn critics launch attack on 'cargo cult' of university corporatisation. Simon Baker reports

Drexel initiative is a palpable hit with students and rival institutions. Sarah Cunnane reports

Public's cost-saving ideas include Facebook peer review and teaching in shifts. Simon Baker reports

Campaigners claim the ban was introduced for domestic political gain. Jon Marcus reports

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Recruitment abroad slows amid visa changes and anti-immigration rhetoric. Simon Baker reports

University and college participation in Scotland is on the rise after seven years of decline.

Admission-offer data suggest A* A level is an incentive to work harder. Rebecca Attwood writes

Standing in front of a bustling Universities and Colleges Admissions Service call centre in Cheltenham, David Willetts is being quizzed by Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy via a live link to a London studio.

Fears over health of PhD candidate lead institution to abandon discreet strategy. Simon Baker writes

Criticism of universities has provoked a sharp response, reports Matthew Reisz

US college list claims to get under the cultural skin of the Class of 2014. Sarah Cunnane reports

Study suggests universities need to 'develop a niche' to attract applicants. Hannah Fearn reports