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.
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Articles by Simon Baker
The UK is falling farther behind its competitors on higher education spending and graduation rates.
Many universities set to lose income overall if cap is lifted, researcher warns. Simon Baker reports
Australian critics launch attack on 'cargo cult' of university corporatisation. Simon Baker reports
Public's cost-saving ideas include Facebook peer review and teaching in shifts. Simon Baker reports
Recruitment abroad slows amid visa changes and anti-immigration rhetoric. Simon Baker reports
Proper supervision at risk due to lack of expertise on university councils. Simon Baker reports
Fears over health of PhD candidate lead institution to abandon discreet strategy. Simon Baker writes
Chief executive 'interested' in running excellent departments closed by cuts. Simon Baker reports
The coalition government is believed to be considering new legislation that could lead to publicly funded universities being owned by shareholders
Many ideas floated by government are already in place, says v-c of Bucks New. Simon Baker writes
Martin Bean sees Lord Browne's review as chance to help restore ELQ funding, writes Simon Baker
'Weasel words' in redrafted memorandum leave Hefce a say in governance, writes Simon Baker
Warwick v-c envisages 'holding company' model for university partnerships. Simon Baker writes
BPP College of Professional Studies has become the first private provider to be awarded the university college title for more than 30 years.
Vince Cable's alternative to fees and student loans comes under fire from critics. Simon Baker reports
'Money hungry' UK universities need help losing greedy reputation overseas. Simon Baker writes
Willetts still aims for student loans repayment plan to play part in funding places. Simon Baker writes
