News in brief - 3 April 2014
Undergraduate achievementDifferent classes’ different classesA new study indicates that state school pupils go on to get better degrees than private school peers with the same A-level grades. The...
Undergraduate achievementDifferent classes’ different classesA new study indicates that state school pupils go on to get better degrees than private school peers with the same A-level grades. The...
George Osborne wants institutions to spur growth outside London, but not everyone thinks campuses can and should take on such a role
We speak to the director of the Higher Education Policy Institute
Speculation mounts that reform has diminished leadership role
There are concerns that leading England’s funding council is a diminished job after suggestions that Sir Alan Langlands may be leaving the role because of its shrinking importance under the new fees...
Salary boost from master’s degree rises while profile of students narrows, says Sutton Trust report
Universities with lower student demand will have places cut in 2014 and beyond to reward more popular institutions, the government has signalled.The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills...
Elite astonished as Million+ chief wins Offa role after coalition's wider search. Simon Baker writes
Greg Clark will split the position with his current role in charge of cities and growth
Departure announced as Prime Minister carries out cabinet reshuffle
The government’s drive for cuts in the next spending review could jeopardise the ring-fence for science funding, as well as putting additional pressure on student finance and numbers, the sector has...
Leeds v-c and former Hefce head Sir Alan Langlands ‘worried’ by George Osborne’s comments on science in the North
GuildHE chief reassures sector as Willetts hails removal of size restrictions. John Morgan reports
Student information website provokes dismay in further education sector. David Matthews reports
Conference considers reasons for 10 per cent drop in HE in FE numbers. David Matthews writes