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Good acting is built on reflection, not reality-TV dreams, the head of acting at Central School of Speech and Drama tells Melanie Newman

The Select Committee fails to draw blood in its probe of the state of higher education. John Gill reports from ringside on the feints and footwork

Students rate the feedback they receive in further education colleges, writes Rebecca Attwood

Bullying allegation triggered Simon Lee¡¯s departure, reports Melanie Newman

Union bemoans lack of ¡®transparency¡¯ at Leeds Met as acting chief executive appointed. Melanie Newman reports

Geoff Hitchins steps into the breach for a third time.

Academics should get unique ID numbers to better map their work, say researchers. Zoe Corbyn writes

Report says many institutions have not publicised their RAE successes well, writes Hannah Fearn

Sabhal Mor Ostaig's new head has devoted his life to preserving his language. Olga Wojtas reports

Healthy-looking settlement is deceptive, say critics. John Gill and Rebecca Attwood report

Research rated 4*, 3* and 2* will receive funding wherever it is found. Zoe Corbyn reports

Academic's contract ended only after his work was submitted to the RAE. Zoe Corbyn reports

Life sciences and earth sciences identified as key areas, but others could lose out, writes Zoe Corbyn

April decision expected on three options mooted for cash-strapped resource. Elinor Zuke reports

A long-running dispute between two Burns scholars shows no sign of ending, writes Melanie Newman

British delegation aims to help Iraq rebuild its war-torn higher education sector, writes John Gill

Critics say ESRC's proposal could harm 'pockets of excellence' and quality. Melanie Newman reports

Postgraduate seeks supporters to sue Exeter for breach of contract. Rebecca Attwood reports

V-c says the 'most creative' research flows from young minds at new institutions. John Gill reports

Former Olympic runner Brendan Foster follows v-c Simon Lee to the exit

Hefce report claims universities¡¯ administrative burden has been reduced by a fifth in four years, writes John Gill

A bid to claw back ?50m could lead to large-scale redundancies. Rebecca Attwood reports

2009-10 grant letter reveals 9.8 per cent increase over previous year. John Gill reports

Only one British centre merits a place in the US-led global top 20, consultants say. Zoe Corbyn writes

Dissent over higher charges may have influenced Simon Lee's decision to go, writes Melanie Newman

A lauded artist shrugged off the brickbats of 1970s leftism to win royal honours. Olga Wotjas reports

Committee cites downturn in calling for Government to drop participation targets. Hannah Fearn reports

Young academics lack the money and support to help build a career. Melanie Newman reports

Hope One World quits campus rather than cede control to the university, writes Melanie Newman

Concerns raised about finances and direction, writes Rebecca Attwood

Institutions made more money in 2006-07, but fewer than one in 50 ex-students donates. John Gill reports

Children's attainment is the key for the sector, argues Nick Barr. John Gill reports

Site founder Larry Sanger denies academic's claims of slow development and infighting, writes John Gill