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Articles by Simon Baker
EPSRC chief provokes ire by saying scientists' views are not supported by evidence. Simon Baker writes
Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg has described the coalition government’s decision to increase university tuition fees – which went against pledges he made before the election – as “heart-wrenching” in his speech to the Liberal Democrat conference.
Delegates at the Liberal Democrat party conference have supported a motion asking the government to look again at its proposals for the tuition fee loans given to part-time students.
OECD data offer 'arms race' warning to a UK sector emulating the US model. Simon Baker reports
Universities UK study highlights ways to streamline services and reduce costs. John Morgan reports
Vice-chancellors rehearse their objections to 'risky' White Paper proposals, writes Simon Baker
Fresh worries have been raised that visa reforms could be damaging the ability of UK universities to recruit students from overseas after more evidence emerged of a large drop in demand from India.
Investment in higher education in the UK as a share of national wealth dropped further behind the average among industrialised countries even before the current funding reforms, according to an annual report.
Around a dozen universities in England are considering lowering their tuition fees for 2012-13 in light of the government’s proposals to hive off some places to institutions charging less than ?7,500, it has emerged.
Bath Spa's new vice-chancellor plans to expand through internationalisation. Simon Baker reports
Growth in overseas postgrads far outstrips that of home students, says Hefce. Simon Baker reports
The new president of Universities UK will call on ministers to slow down their higher education reforms if the changes produce too many problems.
A pledge to give students more help choosing a university is hitting a block, writes Simon Baker
Research that suggests university enrolment could fall by at least 5 per cent due to higher tuition fees has been seized upon by the National Union of Students as a “stark warning” that the government should re-examine its funding reforms.
The UK’s only for-profit provider with degree-awarding powers has undercut almost all English universities with its tuition fees for 2012-13 by planning to charge undergraduates between ?12,000 and ?15,000 for a complete course.
Top students' preference for 'cheaper' courses could jeopardise lab-based subjects. John Morgan reports
A college principal has called on the government to exempt specialist drama and music providers from proposals to open up competition for top A-level students, arguing that the plans have no relevance to their admissions policies.
Critics claim proposals could threaten autonomy and may lead to opt-outs. Simon Baker writes
New questions have been raised about the process for granting taught degree-awarding powers to commercial companies after a US for-profit bought a UK provider and promised to pay a further ?4 million if it gained the right to confer degrees.
Five institutions inspected by the quality watchdog over their partnerships with providers in Singapore have been advised to take action to ensure their written agreements are “fit for purpose”.
Smaller specialist colleges have welcomed proposals from the government that would allow institutions with 1,000 higher education students to gain university title.
The new vice-chancellor at a university emerging from financial woes has asked for a "warts and all" account from staff about their experiences and vision for the future.
A 2 per cent drop in undergraduates is expected in the first year of higher fees. Simon Baker reports
Higher education is the worst at protecting against fraud of all publicly funded sectors, with the annual cost potentially exceeding ?1 billion, a new report suggests.
