UK vice-chancellors fear sector has ‘never faced greater threats’
PA Consulting survey spotlights concerns on finances plus relations with ministers and regulators, but also optimism on potential solutions
PA Consulting survey spotlights concerns on finances plus relations with ministers and regulators, but also optimism on potential solutions
The challenge for universities seeking greater openness, innovation and collaboration is they can’t do it on their own, say Ian Matthias and Mike Boxall
Leaders prioritising regional impact above competition, while significant numbers consider mergers, annual PA Consulting survey suggests
Diversifying income stream also makes institutions less exposed to possible government cuts, say Ian Matthias and Mike Boxall
How can Mike Boxall argue that dividing tuition fees by the hours of teaching is not a measure of value for money because of “the costs of overheads of providing an undergraduate education” (“The ‘...
Solutions to the funding crisis will depend on universities’ abilities to build new business partnership models supported by new ways of working, says Mike Boxall
PA Consulting survey finds many leaders see outright university closures as ‘politically and socially unconscionable’
Universities would do well to share common operations and services while maintaining a healthy level of competition, argue Mike Boxall and Ian Mattias
If England’s post-18 education funding review is going to be useful, we must begin by taking an accurate view of the costs and benefits of higher education, says Mike Boxall
To survive, UK universities must think far beyond educational products and their own narrow institutional interests, says Mike Boxall
PA Consulting Group must have been delighted at having its recent report described without comment or alternative views (“V-cs wanting to lead from the front are frustrated by a lack of followers”,...
A single, comprehensive policy and funding infrastructure for UK tertiary education would empower learners and encourage innovation, say Paul Woodgates and Mike Boxall
Institutional leaders tell survey that current avalanche of criticism ‘lacks substance’
Round table discusses challenges of changing job market and political instability