Funding cuts to go ahead for university arts courses in England despite opposition
Education secretary Gavin Williamson says money will be put towards Stem and medicine courses
January 2019
Britain’s university offers system is unfit for purpose and needs replacing
Graeme Atherton
If universities based offers on actual – not predicted – grades, disadvantaged students would get the break they deserve, says Graeme Atherton, director of the National Education Opportunities Network
November 2018
A bankrupt university was inevitable once market forces took hold
Anne Perkins
Demand is down, supply is up – something had to give and now universities are on the brink. It’s all so avoidable, says Anne Perkins
October 2014
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What has QAA ever done for UK universities? A lot, actually
Patrick McGhee
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) has empowered students and academics. Tampering with it could jeopardise our autonomy
September 2014
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Labour’s plans for UK universities are not new or revolutionary, says VC
Politicians need to stop rebranding old ideas and instead support universities through proper investment
July 2014
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Cuts to Australian higher education: deregulation of fees is the only option
Ian Young
Give universities the power to set the price students pay and they'll drive a diverse system – it may be the UK's best bet too
February 2014
Tug of war won't topple universities, says Oxford professor
We're being pulled in opposite directions, but our institutions are resilient, expert on higher education to tell Guardian University Forum
July 2013
Can the new NHS bodies solve the current problems?
Richard Vize
Few people would look at the new NHS structure and conclude that the health service needs more organisations
May 2013
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Does the title 'university' need more protection?
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UK research in danger of losing young blood to German universities
April 2013
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Surviving an avalanche: universities need to move in the right direction
The sector has seen steady growth for centuries. But in the changing climate, Nick Petford asks, how long will it last?
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Advocating for international higher education: advice from Australia
As the UK sector lobbies for better immigration and visa procedures for international students, Phil Honeywood shares some lessons learned on the benefits of collaboration
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UKBA reforms: will higher education providers see meaningful change?
If changes to UKBA are to meet the needs of this and other sectors, determination and a faster and fairer decision making process is required, says Don Ingham
January 2013
Lewisham hospital closure sets worrying precedent for NHS
Dr Helen Tattersfield
Closing A&E department and replacing maternity services is not backed by local commissioners and makes no financial sense, argues Dr Helen Tattersfield
December 2012
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Student choice: what informs it most?
With higher tuition fees raising student expectations, a recent HEA roundtable debated whether students are getting all the information they need to make the right choices
November 2012
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University shakeup will help society and sector 'value our creative thinkers'
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What 'more' can universities do for Michael Gove and Alan Milburn?
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University of Law: what's in a name?
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Student protests 2012: why we marched
October 2012
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Higher education plc: cheating in the marketplace of ideas
The recent plagiarism scandal at Harvard University, and the rise of essay mills, are a reflection of changing attitudes to higher education: if you can buy an education, why not an essay, asks Eric Martin?
