University funding/finances
Strategic plan ushers in £3 million bursary programme, plus ‘pathways out of the university’ for staff who fail to align with mission
However, others warn that all will lose if colleges and universities are forced to “go to war”, writes Stephen Exley
One in 20 respondents to NUS survey say they would have been better off not going to university
Postgraduate loans are around the corner; will they drive fees up?
BIS confirms it is looking at how to cut costs, after news emerges of ‘quick and dirty’ McKinsey review
Students ‘in strong position’ as number controls lifted, say sector observers
More than 60 universities in Germany provide help for the country’s growing number of refugees, study says
Are universities’ recruitment tactics always in the students’ best interests? Robert Allison thinks not
Relocation of call centre creates savings that are reinvested to improve provision, says IT head
High level of ‘not knowns’ again prevents publication of institution-level information
Labour leadership hopeful would also extend student finance to apprentices
Deloitte has identified seven key issues facing higher education in 2015 and beyond. Here are some of the recommendations from the corporate consultancy giant
Eversheds partner says that link-ups could span borders in the UK and overseas
The University of the Aegean is seeking permission to admit refugees arriving in their thousands on the shores of Greek islands
Cuts will “hurt the country’s competitiveness and citizens’ well-being”, says rector
Students place more value on facilities than reputation, research finds
Independent Commission on Fees concerned by high write-off rate and impact on ‘squeezed middle’
More research spending needed, says head of Brazil’s innovation agency
A £17.5 million donation to the University of Cambridge has thrown the spotlight on philanthropy, but where does it sit in the recent history of cash gifts? asks John Elmes
University of South Wales shuts Docklands centre after less than a year
Labour's shadow business secretary warns that universities should not be 'muzzled' in EU debate. John Morgan blogs from the UUK event in London.
Dame Julia Goodfellow, Universities UK president-elect, calls for higher education to ‘stand up and be counted’ in EU referendum debate
Chris Havergal asks whether spending money on new buildings and facilities can give universities a competitive edge
Government attacked by Hepi president for backtracking on pledge to increase loan repayment threshold
Will Institute of Economic Affairs report put the idea of cuts to QR funding on the political agenda? asks John Morgan
Lee Jones reacts to the £150 million cut to Hefce's budget
Epigram editor Zaki Dogliani explores whether students would accept different prices for different courses
Nick Hillman examines the endurance of the boarding school model of higher education
Hefce study shows 132 per cent rise in number of students reporting a mental health problem
New report highlights fears that UK could lose out to international competitors
Funding council details how cash will be saved from English universities’ 2014-15 and 2015-16 budgets after George Osborne demanded extra cuts
Health leaders express fears for institution’s independence after Erdoğan appoints his physician and party deputy
Rosemary Deem, the new chair of the UK Council for Graduate Education, tells Holly Else of the risks to PhD support from the government spending review
Predicted £310 million deficit prompts sweeping changes for non-academic personnel
Ex-European Commission president speaks to THE for feature that also looks at the fist fight UK universities can expect in return for pro-EU campaign
Regional audits of science activity will identify areas of emerging scientific strength, says minister
We talk to the latest Sêr Cymru research chair
After Tory victory in the general election, an EU exit could become reality. We hear from both sides of the debate
Policies announced in the Budget mean more cash today for the poorest students, but what about tomorrow’s debts? asks Wes Streeting
Funding is at risk now that universities may recruit as many students as they want, Alison Wolf argues
Sector questions how government will decide which universities can raise fees on 2017 timescale
But universities and science minister says focus should be on outputs, not inputs
Interim vice-chancellor Graham Upton reveals plan to turn around Welsh university
The National Union of Students responds to the axeing of maintenance grants in George Osborne’s Budget
Accountability review finds cost of assessment equates to 2.4 per cent of funding bodies’ expected spend over next six years
Hefce expert says that funding excellence can go hand in hand with focussing resources on particular locations
Changes to degree-awarding powers that will step up competition for universities heralded in Productivity Plan
Department confirms work to find savings is ongoing, but offers no details on George Osborne’s Budget pledge to bring in ‘new entrants’, says John Morgan
Members include experienced higher education campaigner Paul Blomfield and medical doctor Tania Mathias
Campaigners say suitable fossil-free investment funds should be available within a year
But chancellor’s move to change student loan repayment rules presents risks
Chancellor George Osborne also announces scrapping of student maintenance grants and plans to make graduates pay more for loans through repayment threshold freeze
Author Jeanette Winterson among 96 signatories of letter to board of governors
Government reductions could leave universities to fund most help for disabled students
Labour leadership candidate calls for 'revolution in science' and increased research and development spend
Haldane unbound would be as dangerous as unchecked utilitarianism, argues the astronomer royal
David Willetts is wrong: the sector is put at risk by the student loans system’s structural flaws, warns Andrew McGettigan
Oxford and Cambridge will lose institution-specific funding from Hefce as cash is diverted to small specialist providers
But minister appears to drop reference to teaching excellence framework carrying 'financial' incentives
