Higher education can’t ignore its ‘value for money’ problem
Murky cross-subsidy between university courses must be addressed by the government’s review of higher education funding, argues David Robinson
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We need to rethink higher education funding
Former education secretary Justine Greening explains her plans for a graduate contribution system that funds universities in the same way that national insurance covers state pensions
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PhD Diary: imparting knowledge to the younger generation
Telling school pupils what it is like to be a PhD student gave Charlie a better appreciation of his position
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Demand for graduates ‘outstripped supply’ in Germany
Despite fears that a new generation of graduates will find themselves serving coffee, Germany’s university leavers have fitted successfully into the economy, analysis finds
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Irish universities told to improve intellectual property policies
Review calls for Irish institutions to develop a single policy to make it easier for researchers to understand the processes
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Elsevier’s profits swell to more than £900 million
But ‘risks’ of open access and a shift away from subscription model could halt growth, publisher’s financial results reveal
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Vice-chancellor arrested in Grace Mugabe PhD probe
Anti-corruption agency charges head of University of Zimbabwe with abuse of office over former first lady’s doctorate
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THE podcast: Higher education funding review special
The Times Higher Education editorial team discusses the UK's long-awaited higher education funding review
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Pension strikes could disrupt summer examinations, union warns
No sign of deal between UCU and vice-chancellors on eve of industrial action
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Required reading: what you need to know about the UK tuition fee review
A review into post-18 education for students in the UK has been launched and here are the key facts you need to know
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Student enrolments fall by a fifth at some UK private colleges
Overall figures for full-time undergraduates suggest growth as other institutions expand significantly
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Publisher drops plan to charge extra for old papers after outcry
Publisher proposed to bring in extra charges for digital papers published more than 20 years ago
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Commonwealth targets university scholarships and gender equality
Ministers set to agree to push for equal access to higher education for men and women by 2030