Populism scholar Matthew Goodwin discusses political side-effects of higher education expansion and academic debate about ‘grievances’ fuelling movements
Former universities minister says institutions do not always succeed in maintaining founding diversity as he predicts ‘growth agenda’ will win in the UK
UK’s public research funding overseer argues debate over political control of public finances is a ‘false dichotomy’ and distracts from bigger societal issues
Study backs up earlier findings that women are less likely to ask questions at conferences, even when they are in majority – but that raising awareness of the issue can have a big impact
The award-winning administrator discusses the transformational power of higher education, pulling pints on Hollyoaks, and the challenges of public speaking