Simon Baker was data editor. He had been at Times Higher Education since May 2010 and was previously news editor. Before joining THE, he worked for eight years as a reporter and news editor at the Press Association. He studied at the University of Bristol for a BSc in economics and?politics and also holds a postgraduate diploma in newspaper journalism from City University.
<榴莲视频 class="pane-title">
Articles by Simon Baker
Vice-chancellors have been warned that either their research funding or student places could be cut if they charge tuition fees close to ?9,000 without justification.
Senior academics at the University of Cambridge will rethink a proposal to create a large tuition fee waiver for poor students by slashing bursaries after arguments against the plan were heard by the institution’s governing council.
But its proposal to reduce bursaries is criticised for aiding Treasury, not students. Simon Baker reports
The University of Oxford looks set to follow the same path as planned at Cambridge in charging tuition fees close to the ?9,000 maximum and using a large waiver to reduce charges to poor students.
Tuition fee levels at the University of Cambridge should be set at ?9,000 from 2012-13, but students from the poorest backgrounds should be given a ?3,000 discount, according to a draft report seen by Times Higher Education.
The Russell Group of large research-intensive universities has for the first time published a guide with advice on what A levels its institutions favour, suggesting that students should avoid more than one “soft” subject.
People outside tariff system driving applications surge, Hepi study finds. Simon Baker reports
Replacements delayed in light of coalition cuts and Browne recommendations. Simon Baker reports
Former universities minister's hackles are up over 'dog's breakfast' approach, writes Simon Baker
The UK government risks causing a collapse in international demand for study in the country similar to that experienced in Australia if it mishandles its policy on visas, a cross-party group of MPs has been warned.
New legislation allowing the government to apply higher interest rates to student loans grants ministers “free rein” to raise charges in the future and gives no protection for those from poorer backgrounds, a university group has warned.
Ex-university minister Bill Rammell talks about life on the other side of the fence. Simon Baker writes
Willetts says he cannot intervene despite validation by University of Portsmouth. Simon Baker reports
'Commodified' academy could see a rise in court challenges by students. Simon Baker reports
Government warned about a looming crisis in an economically vital area, writes Simon Baker
A former minister for higher education during Labour’s days in power has been appointed deputy vice-chancellor at the University of Plymouth.
Analysis shows that defectors find happiness with Conservatives, not Labour. Simon Baker reports
Simon Baker hears a headteacher's plans to offer degree courses from her rural secondary school
