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Articles by Tom Williams
Ecologist to take over from Sally Mapstone in aftermath of key government spending review
New chair with long history in higher education welcomed by universities but Office for Students told it still has work to do to address long-running grievances
Most institutions in trouble can find balance between income and expenditure on their own, according to prospective new OfS chair
Jane Norman eyes more focused approach for university after decades of rapid growth, with new financial paradigm forcing ¡®hard conversations¡¯
Sector regulator Medr looking at demand and provision across the country, says Vikki Howells
Phil Brickell writes to education secretary to highlight ¡®concerning practices¡¯ at newly rebranded University of Greater Manchester
Proposal to restrict post-study work rights to those in ¡®graduate jobs¡¯ alarms vice-chancellors
Shadow minister urges government to investigate reports of attempts to pay money to relatives of university managers
Proposal to merge maths and computer science at under-fire institution risks damaging one of its ¡®crown jewels¡¯, says open letter
Universities looking to lose nearly 300 roles between them as financial challenges take their toll
Money from Welsh government to be used primarily for estates maintenance and digital projects
Growing influence of Nigel Farage¡¯s party could spell trouble for universities seeking to protect rights of international students
Some urge ministers to aim for 1 million enrolments from overseas, but sector divided over whether revised goal would be a good thing
Employment prospects the main motivation for half of students with satisfaction levels dented by high fees and low contact hours
The long-mooted Oxford-Cambridge corridor is one avenue chancellor Rachel Reeves intends to pursue in search of a way out of the economic doldrums. But where does her focus on existing strengths leave blue-skies research and levelling up? And can a sector in crisis possibly deliver? Tom Williams reports
Regular increases in what students in England pay should be accompanied by more public money for ¡®strategic priorities¡¯, Universities UK tells ministers ahead of spending review
Legal and regulatory issues push some English institutions into taking financial hit of not increasing fees
Former universities minister claims successful providers based overseas keen to invest in sector but have so far been left frustrated
Institutions with more than 300 students to be subjected to new rules as part of planned government ¡®crackdown¡¯ on poor-quality provision
Institutions ¡®caught between a rock and hard place¡¯ are attempting wholesale transformations of their operations but those affected claim schemes could be kinder for staff and students
¡®Anti-woke¡¯ James Tooley back in charge at private institution as ¡®serious allegations¡¯ dismissed
University to increase staff-student ratios, merge schools and close programmes to ensure it remains ¡®viable¡¯
Former universities minister attacks ¡®embarrassing¡¯ regulator decision, claiming it will worsen sector¡¯s financial woes
Former vice-chancellor says universities needs change in leadership culture to foster greater collaboration
