University funding/finances
Minister for skills hopes to move towards ‘parity’ in loans system for higher study learners
Commitment not to merge the research councils appears to contradict plans for a bonfire of the quangos in BIS
Landmark gift from foundation started by Irish-American billionaire will fund work in US and Ireland
The proposed sale of London Metropolitan University’s Aldgate design school highlights some of the pros and cons of ‘one campus’ higher education institution, says Jack Grove
Capital expenditure rises by a quarter as universities aim to compete in marketised sector
Tim Blackman is keen to build on successes achieved in his predecessor’s two decades in charge
Student mobility meant nearly ?500 million of support funding flowed across borders in 2013-14
Higher education expert who died in February asks in paper what might replace strengths of the polytechnic system
Study argues that, while Oxford and Cambridge stand apart, rest of mission group does not live up to ‘elite’ tag
Ed Byrne warns institutions’ finances could be ‘undermined’ in the name of policy initiatives
‘Concatenation’ of financial pressures could create serious risks, Madeleine Atkins says
Scholar contends that civic universities were a ‘Renaissance nobody notices’
TEF seen as paving the way to a market in price by a supporter of differential fees
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the national press
2016 Best University Workplace Survey responses doubt TEF’s influence on classroom practice
Representative bodies sign up to new code of practice on course closure and institutional collapse
Panelists call on government to avoid making TEF a ‘bureaucratic exercise’
Comments on spending review attributed to universities minister later removed by Royal Society of Biology
Hefce warns of ‘weakening’ in finances and trend towards lower surpluses and ‘record’ borrowing
Science and Technology Committee raises fears that resource spending has not kept up with new infrastructure
Envy of Japan’s Nobel prize record is fuelling massive investment in sciences and higher education, including in international partnerships, says president of Ghent branch campus
Much is to be decided on who will distribute research funding, but a metrics-based ‘mini-REF’ may raise eyebrows, says David Matthews
Some of the key points to take away from the government’s consultation on the future of universities
Most institutions likely to be able to increase fees in 2017-18, with subsequent awards to allow for further rises
Hefce and Office for Fair Access would be merged into new body under government proposals, while Green Paper also suggests ministers could set fee caps
Universities and other sector bodies have given a cautious welcome to proposals contained in a new Green Paper on higher education
Royal Society of Chemistry and Institute of Physics report warns of uncertain future
Varying tuition fees by graduate earnings is fair and transparent, argues Dean Machin, and will ensure everyone shares the financial risk
Funding, staffing and alternative providers among issues to be considered as part of ?5 million initiative
Government urged to change plans to avoid damage to English universities’ global reputation
Success rates fall at five out of six councils amid warnings that the process could become ‘more of a lottery’ as reviewers are stretched
Universities of Birmingham, Glasgow and York enter top 10 after ?120 million grant for quantum technology
The country’s young are angry about more than just tuition costs, which is why solutions are difficult, says Martin Hall
Fears that scrapping of non-National Eligibility Test grants could disadvantage poorer students
Higher Education Regulatory Funding Authority set up with British support
President Jacob Zuma says he ‘understands the difficulty faced by students’ as demonstration also held outside South African High Commission in London
Policy Exchange’s report shows that damaging stereotypes of HE and FE persist, writes Joy Carter
University of the Witwatersrand suspends proposed increase, as University of Cape Town is among those forced to suspend classes
Policy Exchange calls on government to redirect ?500 million from universities to colleges
Times are changing – and university boards need to understand what their executive are doing about it, writes Nick Hillman
GuildHE declares ‘absolute opposition’ to move, saying it goes against assurances to Parliament and students
The president of the Association of Colleges says underfunding FE will harm higher education
Concerns also raised over ‘reckless’ plans to advance market entry and exit in England
Philanthropy allows innovation ‘free from constraints of political and economic change’, says v-c
President responds to wave of violence at campuses across country
‘Scientists for EU’ also issues warning on research funding
Ellie Bothwell reflects on the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit
Russell Group institutions say government is wrong to assume that over-30s are in a strong financial position
Department’s 250,000 ‘credibility interviews’ in two years questioned after ‘unjustified’ refusals to students
Study recommends that universities use financial and market data to assess whether programmes are likely to succeed
Andrew Hamilton warns politicians against ‘false economies’ in his final annual speech
Berkeley chancellor says great public institutions can support their missions by looking for funding elsewhere
New education minister Simon Birmingham announces at THE summit in Melbourne that controversial policy will not come in next year
Increased role for governing bodies also questioned in responses to Hefce’s quality assessment consultation
New shadow higher education minister, Gordon Marsden, also warns of ‘TEF apartheid’
Ben Neville and Tom Swann set out why they wish some universities made more ethical investment decisions
Inspired by previous movement in 1960s, PhD students say that ‘science is not neutral’ and urge scientists to confront their assumptions
Multi-partner initiative launched by University Alliance institutions mirrors the doctoral training centre model
John Morgan looks at the latest spending review developments
University’s v-c and deputy also raise concerns about teaching excellence framework’s timescale, choice of metrics and impact overseas
