Bill Rammell

From the UK’s HE minister to university life in Kurdistan

Bill Rammell explains how serving as the UK’s HE minister led him on to a v-c’s path, and ultimately to being president of the University of Kurdistan Hewl㉩r

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The rise (and possible fall) of university foundation years

In light of the Augar review, universities must make clear the benefits of foundation years to both students and staff, says Bill Rammell

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Augar review: lower fees could come at a high cost

The risk is high that a future government will not replace lost fee funding with the investment universities need, says Bill Rammell

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Lord Adonis is dead wrong: tuition fees should stay

Knee-jerk, uncosted and damaging calls to abolish fees must be resisted, says Bill Rammell

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We must show students how voting can make a difference

Universities must not be complacent about freedom of speech, and need to ensure students use it to drive change, says Bill Rammell

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Bill Rammell: HE belongs in the Department for Education

Former higher education minister Bill Rammell, now vice-chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire, on why he is pleased that schools and universities have been united in one department

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