Tom Williams is deputy news editor. He joined Times Higher Education in March 2022?as a reporter covering teaching and employment issues. He was previously a news reporter at Metro.co.uk and worked as a journalist for the Oxford Mail and BBC Radio Oxford. Tom holds a BA in politics from the University of Nottingham and an MA in journalism and media studies from the University of Sussex.?
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Articles by Tom Williams
Politics professor had faced criticism for his posts during political unrest in the UK
More Scottish students given places at university or college, with small uptick in international undergraduates
Labour has placed its faith in better regulation sorting out the financial issues in the sector, but what tools and powers does an already overburdened organisation need to tackle its biggest challenge yet?
Universities urged to continue work to tackle free speech concerns after being ‘handed reprieve’ by minister
University funding across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland ‘consistently unstable’ despite policy divergence since devolution, report highlights
Clauses that gave institution ‘broad discretion’ to increase fees mid-course and avoid liability during strikes among those highlighted by Office for Students
Edtech company begins Chapter 11 process after struggling with heavy debts since purchase of edX
University pension scheme effectively writes off stake in ailing company that was worth ?956 million two years ago
The party behind the UK’s 50 per cent target is back in power but, while it still pledges commitment to equality of opportunity, it’s not clear what role – if any – universities will play in achieving this mission
Universities ‘not ready’ for imminent launch of complaints scheme, says legal expert
Search for new leaders at OfS and UKRI offers chance for new government to break from the past in its approach to universities and research
Ministers to create new skills body for England and expand apprenticeship levy
English universities can expect ‘new chapter’ after facing ‘destructive behaviour’ under previous government, former Labour business minister says
International students not being offered a back door to prestigious institutions, review finds, but issues with progression and different conditions flagged
Blanket rules preventing master’s students from bringing family with them said to be harming UK’s world-leading specialist institutions
Institutions hope to show worth to new government by training more doctors and teachers, but say they need policy commitments in return
Departing Manchester vice-chancellor discusses sector finances, pay gaps and letting go after 14 years
Heavy hitters joining key higher education ministries raises hopes that new government can get to grips with issues quickly
Conservative peer steps down following long-running criticism of his political affiliation
Scholars see opportunities to influence Labour’s thinking on universities and beyond as power of thinktanks wanes
Former Labour home secretary expected to be handed responsibility for higher education and skills
New education and science secretaries confirmed during Sir Keir Starmer’s first day in office
Party regains power in the UK after 14 years on the back of campaign promises to ‘secure the future’ of the sector
Cost of living blamed as ‘placeholder’ applicants fail to enrol after results day
