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Articles by Simon Baker
Canterbury Christ Church vice-chancellor regrets the absence of a united voice. Simon Baker reports
Janet boss says that it is time for universities to call in the professionals. Simon Baker reports
V-c will need to deal with a governance review, debt and a damaging tribunal, writes Simon Baker
A chief architect of the regulatory reform proposed to guarantee the quality of higher education in Australia has assured the heads of the country¡¯s elite universities that they will not be buried in red tape.
The government must make clear its wider plans for universities before asking Parliament to vote for a higher tuition fee cap, the shadow business secretary has said.
Surrey's head hopes for light-touch policies that leave institutions with their autonomy intact, writes Simon Baker
Eric Thomas, the University of Bristol¡¯s vice-chancellor, will be the next president of Universities UK, it has been announced.
Lowering grades for poorer students could damage reputation, he says. Simon Baker reports
Report fears government statistics underestimate value of student write-offs, reports Simon Baker
GuildHE chief warns that university link to local economy has been ignored, reports Simon Baker
Right-wing think tank hails end of state sector's 'cosy settlement' on loans. Simon Baker reports
Fear that universities may have to restructure courses to fit new system. Simon Baker reports
Universities will be able to charge tuition fees of up to ?9,000 and higher-earning graduates will face interest rates on their loans of 3 per cent above inflation under proposals unveiled today.
An English comprehensive school is planning a groundbreaking project to offer university degrees.
Did necessity or ideology drive thinking behind Browne and the CSR, and will unleashing student/consumer demand improve or imperil the sector? Simon Baker investigates
Cuts to government grants for teaching over the next four years will amount to more than 75 per cent for several institutions, according to a survey of vice-chancellors.
Universities in England should expect some cuts to their funding a year before the revenue from higher tuition fees starts flowing into institutions, David Willetts has told a cross-party group of MPs.
More than ?200 million will be invested in a network of innovation hubs to improve links between universities and business, David Cameron has announced.
Institutions will charge more than ?8,000 to counter cuts, heads warn. Simon Baker reports
THE poll shows that most backbench respondents have yet to decide fees stance. Simon Baker writes
Higher Education Council could gain power to oust ineffective vice-chancellors, reports Simon Baker
Students from poor backgrounds will receive help to attend university as part of a wider ?7 billion ¡°fairness premium¡± announced today by Nick Clegg, the deputy prime minister.
