Few UK universities raise overseas fees in line with inflation
With institutions reluctant to match soaring prices, per-student income is eroded further
With institutions reluctant to match soaring prices, per-student income is eroded further
In defending vice-chancellors’ high salaries (“Are vice-chancellors in the UK overpaid – all things considered?”, Opinions, 3 August), Len Shackleton brings out the tired old argument, also used in...
Running a major university today is a hugely demanding job that requires a rare skill set, says Len Shackleton
Editing an academic journal is a vital and rewarding task, but also time-consuming and often frustrating. Current and former editors advise would-be gatekeepers on why you'll need the skills of a...
Will Institute of Economic Affairs report put the idea of cuts to QR funding on the political agenda? asks John Morgan
Universities face a serious threat from free online degree courses, the vice-chancellor of the University of Cambridge has warned.
The most highly cited academics in business and economics are identified in a table published this week by Times Higher Education.The list of the top researchers in economics, finance and business...
It is unsurprising that young researchers are flocking to the UK ("UK enjoys a brain gain in young talent", July 9). We have one of the most open, corruption-free university systems in the world. The...
For postgraduate and international students, the cost of studying in the UK can vary wildly. With new data showing what each university will charge next year, David Matthews assesses the implications...
Data on what each UK university will charge next year show how the cost of study can vary wildly
Manfredi La Manna is right to query the general rationale for the concentration of research resources in a few institutions (Letters, April 16). While there may be particular disciplines where there...
Times Higher Education’s annual pay survey shows that with a few exceptions, vice‑chancellors’ remuneration did not rise vertiginously in 2011-12 - a good thing politically. But despite reasonable...
With a few exceptions, vice-chancellors’ remuneration did not rise vertiginously in 2011-12 - a good thing politically. But are they still paid too much compared with their peers?
Next week sees judgement day on graduate employability when funding chiefs publish their latest performance indicators. Education secretary David Blunkett is keen to identify which universities and...