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• And now for something completely different, Wolverhampton v-c decides

  The vice-chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton is to retire next summer as she feels it is “time to do something else” after 40 years of full-time work.

• Free market on fees threatens rough ride in 'perfect storm'

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

• THE World Rankings set for release on 16 September

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

• Spirit of the money age leads academy to mislay its values

  Australian critics launch attack on 'cargo cult' of university corporatisation. Simon Baker reports

• 'Wisdom of crowds' offers novel ways out of cash crisis

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