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LSE workshop participants warn of REF measure's 'deadening' effects. Rebecca Attwood reports

ߣߣÊÓƵ regularly writes about the effects of bureaucracy on the academy - quality assurance, research assessment, grant applications and the demands of quangos and other "stakeholders".

Affair has resulted in positive coverage online, an analysis finds. Sarah Cunnane reports

Management softens stance on compulsory job cuts after widespread criticism. John Morgan writes

One scholar thinks prevailing attitudes stifle work on racial differences. Melanie Newman writes

Poll shows that despite equality claims, research remains the priority. Zoe Corbyn reports

University chief aims to tackle partisan bile with a revival of Southern graces. Jon Marcus reports

Nottingham is casting fresh light on medieval life, love and moral concerns. Matthew Reisz writes

Concern that focus on STEM subjects may squeeze out arts in post-92 institutions, writes John Morgan

Final-salary deals still in balance as employers and unions fail to agree. John Morgan reports

Practical not 'utopian' stance is the way forward on academic freedom, scholar tells Sarah Cunnane

Students occupy office to protest philosophy cuts at Middlesex. John Morgan reports

Online survey asks about education policies and fee levels. John Morgan reports

Management says compulsory redundancies are ‘not necessary’, but industrial action still on cards if position changes again. John Morgan reports

Group plans to disrupt building of animal testing facility at Leicester. Zoë Corbyn reports

Sussex registrar’s court claims disputed by student protesters. Melanie Newman reports

Institution’s top-ranking research could close in light of ‘continuing constraints on public funding’. John Morgan reports

Lib Dem leader’s success in televised debates and party’s stance on tuition fees yield upturn in support. Melanie Newman reports

Academic claims Christian principles are key to preventing financial crisis. Hannah Fearn reports

This year's Shine! winner has used her time in the UK to aid her country. John Morgan reports

Programme's 'poor-quality' rules could harm reputations abroad, critics say. John Morgan reports

Nobel laureate's interest in paranormal leads to conference rejection, writes Matthew Reisz

Academic union prepares for nationwide action in the wake of a Ucea rebuff. John Morgan reports

Salford bans debates after selective invitations, writes Melanie Newman

History of medicine unit's death sentence follows disagreements over future focus, Zoë Corbyn writes