UK needs universities of technology, but not polytechnics – v-c
Institutions focused on applied research and employer-informed curricula could be vital part of more coherent post-16 system, says LSBU chief
Institutions focused on applied research and employer-informed curricula could be vital part of more coherent post-16 system, says LSBU chief
Part-time entrants at levels 4 and 5 saw the largest proportional fall of all qualification levels
Using different models to bridge divide, universities and colleges could move towards more unified tertiary education systems
Experts fear submissions in 2021 won’t be able to appropriately account for wide range of disruptions to student experience caused by pandemic
Sector leaders say government proposal amounts to ‘a sudden multimillion-pound hit’ for some institutions and criticise decision not to phase changes
Long-awaited publication of Pearce review expected in autumn, but lack of time and changes in government priorities make 2021 awards unlikely
Commentators accuse government of using the crisis to implement Tory manifesto pledges on ‘low-quality courses’
There’s no better way for the UK to show its collegial spirit to the EU than through a commitment to student mobility, similar to what Australia and New Zealand enjoy, says David Phoenix
Our annual pay review details v-cs’ remuneration, explores the make-up and workings of the governing bodies that set it, and compares the rewards on offer with those of other sectors
Our annual pay review details v-cs’ remuneration, explores the make-up and workings of the governing bodies that set it, and compares the rewards on offer with those of other sectors
Universities should consider building ‘families’ of schools and colleges to facilitate easy transfer between different levels of education, says David Phoenix
Tertiary education must be considered as a whole if governments are to prepare the workforce they need
Greater financial uncertainty caused by the EU referendum result should lead to a rethink of proposed reforms, says Labour
It is ‘crystal clear’ that UK higher education is stronger thanks to European Union membership, says a letter signed by 103 university leaders on eve of referendum