University funding and finances
Joint initiative aims to tackle problems in European research environment
Study highlights the true cost of low success rates in Horizon 2020
Corbyn-sceptic calls free education ¡®enormously expensive¡¯, but backers see it as clear and popular
Association of American Universities president also says state of US public universities is like battle to save species from extinction
But a federal income-contingent system is called for in a book co-authored by Brookings Institution fellow
Nicholas Dirks tells THE summit that free tuition would enable government to 'control' public research universities
Former secretary of labor tells THE summit that growing inequality in admissions is ¡®national tragedy in the making¡¯
Loan pot cut by two thirds, claims Rafizi Ramli of People¡¯s Justice Party
But others say shifting the problem back to students would simply be the ¡®easy way out¡¯ instead of prioritising HE in state budgets
Louise Richardson also reiterates fears that EU academics may leave Oxford over Brexit
Louise Richardson says Asian and US universities are hot on Oxford¡¯s heels while Brexit vote is already affecting the institution¡¯s researchers
Government support means low- and middle-income students will not have to pay extra
QUT v-c warns sector vulnerable when budget ¡®reality finally hits¡¯
But UK students at universities abroad will lose out from the falling pound
Cuts to public teaching funding may have ¡®gone too far¡¯, MMU chancellor and creator of Browne review also tells THE
Education at a Glance report brings warning from director for education, who also says US private fees bear ¡®no relationship¡¯ to quality
Environmental organisation praises UK sector for climate efforts but calls for universities to do more
Politically significant figure shows ¡®funding gap¡¯ per student of ?7,700
Additional fee income could be diverted to fund research, warns Hepi paper
Analysis of Labour Force Survey data reveals extent of earnings boost for university leavers
Thirty-six higher education institutions to charge maximum for all their programmes
Are alternative income streams out there? Keith Burnett mulls all the options and the impact of Brexit in a marketised system
But teaching champion forced to forgo as much as ?1.5 million of hoped-for income
Sixteen of country¡¯s 26 institutions face ¡®financial distress¡¯ next year
Big questions about teaching excellence framework ¡®brushed aside¡¯ in favour of fee rises, HMC senior figure claims
The Open University's vice-chancellor says now is the moment to turn around decline in part-time study
Democratic nominee's policy leaves 'broken' system intact, experts fear
UUK in search for ¡®politically achievable¡¯ solution given that end to free movement is ¡®likely¡¯
David Teece on how universities can build ¡®dynamic capabilities¡¯ to unlock revenue ¨C and stay true to their mission
Group of Eight also warns of ¡®policy drift¡¯ and ¡®risk to a major export industry¡¯
The University of Exeter has confirmed that fees will go up with inflation for current students, and Sorana Vieru is not impressed
Number of students placed on results day drops 8 per cent year-on-year
Sir Steve Smith says it would be ¡®odd¡¯ to charge some Exeter cohorts less than others
Post-Brexit, will EU students still see English HE as value for money, and what are the pros and cons of charging them international fees?
Knowledge exchange income is up to ?4.2 billion, while university spin-offs and start-ups also posted strong growth
As institutions battle crippling deficits, there are hard and volatile times ahead, writes Martin Hall
Institutions warn of financial peril if increase is not permitted by ministers
Ana Mari Cauce, who is Cuban-American and gay, aims to improve race and identity relations on campus
Don¡¯t follow fashion when deciding how best to raise cash ¨C consider all the options, says Marc Finer
Tuition rises have left middle classes ¡®slammed¡¯, and low African American enrolments can cause tensions, warns Gene Block
Vice-chancellor predicts that sector¡¯s ¡®slightly snobbish¡¯ attitude will be swiftly eroded
Calie Pistorius, who has led the institution for just under a decade, is looking forward to his ¡®next opportunity and role¡¯
Benefits of proposals for reducing the tax costs of sharing university equipment outweighed by legal and financial hurdles, according to N8 research group
Fee rises confirmed today will have a negative effect on social mobility, writes Gordon Marsden
Research league calls for funding decision makers to see UK partners as desirable
Alan Ruby sings the praises of the less-heralded face of US higher education
Offa concerned that institutions lack evidence for effectiveness of outlay on bursaries and fee waivers
No staff will be lost, says Durham vice-chancellor
Tyneside-educated scientist to lead institution from next year
Scottish students less likely to be offered a place than rest-of-UK and non-EU applicants, according to watchdog
Fewer students expected to come to UK from Continent in wake of Brexit
Survey also finds cases of foreign scientists opting against taking up UK jobs
Market shocks caused by Brexit vote may have implications for sector¡¯s largest pension scheme
Too often universities are not speaking early enough with private accommodation providers on what types of provision are needed, a conference hears
CEO lobby group in Canada says government should introduce policies to retain talented graduates
Minister backs continued UK success in EU¡¯s Horizon 2020 and pledges to press ahead with HE bill
Higher education institutions in Ireland should face financial penalties if they do not hit targets on diversity, report recommends
But finance committee minutes show concern over pace of expansion and there is disquiet over how a ?280 million loan was approved
Meanwhile government says fees could be a maximum of nearly ?12,000 by 2025-26 under TEF rises with inflation
Revelation follows comments by provost to academics that university is 'barely financially sustainable'
