John Morgan was deputy news editor. He reported on politics and government policy, higher education funding, university governance and private provision in the sector.
He completed a PhD in English literature at the University of Leeds before spending three years as a reporter at the Cambridge News, where he was health correspondent.
John was winner of the outstanding higher education journalism category at the 2018 CIPR Education Journalism Awards.
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Articles by John Morgan
By keeping universities strong, fees reform offers hope to young, minister tells John Morgan
Biggest gulf in public sector leads head of review to call for limit to halt 'arms race' in top pay. John Morgan writes
Strict stance on visas spelled out amid fears it will deter overseas students. John Morgan reports
A soaring enrolment rate and a driving ambition to compete globally characterise higher education in South Korea. But how is this all-consuming desire affecting society? asks John Morgan
MPs will vote on whether to lift the tuition fees cap next Thursday, with students and university staff set to protest on the eve of the vote.
Employers and critics offer divergent interpretation of 1 per cent response rate. John Morgan reports
Universities must do more to assist their local communities, says RSA chief. John Morgan reports
Growing middle class in China credited for surge in students from region. John Morgan writes
Durham University has relaxed a temporary suspension on recruitment imposed in response to the Browne Review and government funding cuts.
Is globalisation becoming a reality in the academy¡¯s top ranks? It¡¯s early days, but there are signs that the barriers are falling as universities look abroad to find the best captains. John Morgan reports
Students to take to streets to campaign against funding cuts and rising fees. John Morgan reports
The University of Nottingham is in talks about creating a new campus in China ¨C its second in the country and its third overseas campus.
John Morgan reports from South Korea's capital on plans to establish an overseas campus
Universities need to wake up to downsides of internationalisation, survey claims. John Morgan reports
Panel member stresses review's independence and necessary focus on cost. John Morgan writes
A university collapse could have dramatic impact on contributions, council told. John Morgan reports
King's College London has confirmed the controversial departure of Britain's only professor of palaeography, praising his role in "tirelessly protecting" the discipline.
Observers say inquiry 'wielded knife for Chancellor' and lacked broad input. John Morgan writes
Government funding for higher education is to be cut by 40 per cent over four years, suggesting that public funding for teaching in the arts, humanities and social sciences may come to an end.
