Chris Havergal has been news editor since February 2017. Previously he was a reporter who covered areas including teaching and learning, access, and internationalisation.?Chris started his career as local government correspondent at the Cambridge News and holds a BA in history and an MA in medieval studies from the University of York.
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Articles by Chris Havergal
Scottish university hopes to resume face-to-face tuition on postgraduate taught courses
Historian has held a series of senior roles across UK sector but also attracted criticism from grassroots staff over pay and pensions
More than 13,000 sign petition calling for blanket policy to protect students¡¯ grades from impact of coronavirus pandemic
Policymakers urged to spread best practice rather than use heavy-handed regulation to force focus on retention
Research excellence framework submission deadline still set for 31 March
London institution makes announcement as York cancels face-to-face teaching on classroom-based courses for rest of term
A-level exams also unlikely to go ahead as planned
Labour warns on uncertainty over future budget for student exchange
Universities welcome certainty on research funding but lament loss of student exchange scheme
Students can travel home once between 3 December and 7 February, says minister
Lord Wharton set to succeed Sir Michael Barber at helm of English sector regulator
New research framework programme due to begin on 1 January
Amendments to draft proposed by university executive win overwhelming backing in ballot
Holyrood also announces plan to stagger students¡¯ return to campuses after Christmas
Students to be offered Covid tests when they arrive on campus
More than 100 universities sign up to take part in rapid testing programme, but plans for post-festive return yet to be set out
Education secretary says use of predicted grades in English system ¡®breeds low aspiration and unfairness¡¯
Vice-chancellors criticise level of contributions proposed by Universities Superannuation Scheme
Vice-chancellors and business leaders urge tighter focus and fresh funding incentives to drive up industry-academia innovation
Government plan allows for six-day ¡®travel window¡¯ in run-up to deadline, but union says plan is ¡®riddled with holes¡¯
Minister says she has consulted with universities across the UK on the decision
Alternative option proposed by UK admissions service would see students applying before receiving results but selecting preferred choice afterwards
Union accuses government of ¡®gambling with the health of the nation¡¯
Former culture secretary and BBC director to succeed Sir Nigel Carrington
