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David Matthews

david.matthews@timeshighereducation.com

David Matthews is a reporter covering Europe, based in Berlin.?

Before joining THE in June 2011, David was a reporter at Building magazine. He holds a BA in History from the University of Oxford and an MA in magazine journalism from City University, London. In 2014-15 he spent a year at Jiao Tong University in Shanghai studying Mandarin Chinese. ?

Articles by David Matthews

Universities Scotland names new convener

The principal of the University of the West of Scotland has been appointed as the new convener of Universities Scotland.

By David Matthews

2 August

Gap between rich and poor closes at Scottish universities

The higher education participation gap between the most deprived parts of Scotland and the rest of the country has shrunk for the fifth year in a row.

By David Matthews

30 July

Fears of job losses as Northern Ireland grapples with funding gap

A union has warned of ��massive�� job loses in Northern Ireland��s universities unless politicians work out how to avoid a 30 per cent cut in the devolved administration��s higher education budget.

By David Matthews

29 July

Alumnus v-c from the slums gives the poorest a chance

A Malaysian university's mission offers a way out of poverty for thousands. David Matthews reports

By David Matthews

28 July

More places, along with more students per lecturer, figure in BPP's plans

BPP University College plans to double its student-to-staff ratio as it expands across the country.

By David Matthews

28 July

'Three-week rush' may shrink Oxbridge chances for Northern Irish students

The Northern Ireland Executive has been urged by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service and the Student Loans Company (SLC) to clarify its position on tuition fees for 2012-13 as a matter of urgency.

By David Matthews

28 July

Abertay Dundee announces retirement of suspended principal - again

The University of Abertay Dundee has reconfirmed the controversial retirement of its suspended principal Bernard King, and said that all legal claims between the two parties have been withdrawn.

By David Matthews

26 July

Venture capital fund planned as Welsh universities follow lead of NYU

Two Welsh universities are to launch a ?2 million venture capital fund to invest in local businesses and commercialise research.

By David Matthews

23 July

Marketing is now par for the course

Programmes must appeal to students, not the vanity of academics, says PR head. David Matthews writes

By David Matthews

21 July

Watchdog bites down on HE in FE information

Report highlights required changes to prospectus and online statements. David Matthews reports

By David Matthews

14 July

Will Treasury coffers trump student pockets?

Offa data raise fears that universities offering access bursaries will suffer, writes Simon Baker

By David Matthews

14 July

Academics see red over principal's 'retirement'

The University of Abertay Dundee has lost a pro vice-chancellor and a fifth member of its court during two weeks of turmoil after it announced the retirement of its suspended principal.

By David Matthews

14 July

Funding council reaffirms case for Welsh mergers

Plans to merge Welsh universities to cut the total number of institutions from 10 to six have been backed by the education minister Leighton Andrews.

By David Matthews

13 July

Fees to average ?8,800 a year in Wales as charges outstrip government estimate

Universities and colleges in Wales are to charge average annual tuition fees of ?8,800 after the funding council rubber stamped their plans to improve access.

By David Matthews

11 July

Deep economic impact: new mission to ensure university research benefits UK business

By David Matthews

10 July

More Abertay resignations follow principal's mystery exit

By David Matthews

8 July

Hefce helps graduates find jobs �C but some feel ��like a cheap pair of hands��

An internship scheme funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England has managed to place around one in three graduates in permanent or long-term jobs, according to a new report.

By David Matthews

6 July

Plans for Welsh 'super university' in doubt as Uwic pulls out

Plans to create a 'super university' in Wales by merging three institutions have been dealt a blow after the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff said it was no longer in discussions about the idea.

By David Matthews

5 July

Confusion reigns over 'retirement' of Abertay Dundee principal

A dispute has broken out at the University of Abertay Dundee after its suspended principal denied that he had retired.

By David Matthews

4 July

Graduate employment up, but salaries stagnate

The number of new graduates finding employment has risen for the first time since the beginning of the credit crunch, official figures show.

By David Matthews

1 July

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