University funding/finances
Steve Keen laments loss of ‘time and freedom’ for universities’ ‘original thinkers’
Current loan system in US puts high repayment burdens on low-earning graduates, says paper
Despite uncertainty, institutions remain willing to invest to compete globally
‘It's a clear commitment and we want to deliver,’ says shadow chancellor
Chancellor Philip Hammond allocates previously announced industrial strategy funding
Looking at how tuition fees have swelled university coffers may tell only part of the story
But new analysis from the Institute for Fiscal Studies pinpoints risks for the future
Labor calls for funding alternatives to fee deregulation
Study claims California’s higher education policy environment has led to the ‘stagnation’ of the state’s universities
University of Paris Seine offers UK institutions chance to create a base in France
Universities Australia warns government against scrapping Education Investment Fund
Adrian Furnham makes his case for a discerning approach to philanthropy
Investing in UK science may be cheaper after Brexit but the true cost to innovation system remains to be seen, says Holly Else
UK ‘naive’ to think that it could replace academic links with European industry with those from elsewhere
Novo Nordisk to invest ?115 million in University of Oxford centre despite Brexit
Ucas January deadline figures show 5% fall across all students
FT commentator gives damning verdict on what he describes as ‘government takeover of university sector’
Universities’ records on admissions for different ethnic and social groups also highlighted
But L. Rafael Reif admits the university may have to look for alternative funding sources and new ways to ‘stay connected’ to world
Universities under pressure to show value and demand for master’s and PhDs
Scholars fear reputation of country’s higher education sector will be damaged as evidence of brain drain mounts
Capital’s institutions have highest reliance on European students, THE analysis of latest Hesa data finds
Number of first-year students from India, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria all down
University of Bath’s Glynis Breakwell and other vice-chancellors are facing criticism from staff and students over pay increases
Research shows that international student enrolment has risen as US state university funding has declined
New president boosts education budget so students do not have to pay
NUS calls on ministers to restructure higher education funding overall rather than uncap fees for accelerated courses
Average cost of remunerating v-cs in group rose by 6 per cent last year but salaries still lag those in top US and Australian universities
Although remuneration slipped off the top of the agenda at UK universities last year, generous salary rises for v-cs will not be overlooked, says Jack Grove
Duisburg-Essen rector says programme funding ‘low by international standards’
Nine institutions opened by former president will be scrutinised for corrupt practices
Russell Group also criticises prime minister’s drive to make school sponsorship condition of higher fees
Billy Bryan and Josh Berlyne are not convinced by the UK government’s doctoral loans plan
It is written in stone that Scottish students will not pay fees, but Chris Havergal reports on worries that this stance is bad for access and sustainability
President of Johns Hopkins University says ‘deeply poisonous politics’ is also harming the system
Martha J. Kanter on making equality of opportunity a reality for ‘the top 100 per cent’ of students
Cross-subsidy scheme expected to increase publications
Renowned chemist and administrator, known for his financial acumen and attention to detail, oversaw the creation of Cardiff University
The Universities Superannuation Scheme’s stake in former cluster bomb manufacturer Textron is an inappropriate use of savings, campaigners say
Momentum is building for fossil fuel divestment in UK and US universities, while American institutions are cutting ties with ‘racist’ private prisons industry
President explains how the institution has increased enrolment and cut tuition fees as other US universities struggle with funding and recruitment
President of VU Amsterdam says it is not enough for institutions merely to say they are valuable
PA Consulting survey finds vice-chancellors worrying over ‘barrage’ of policy changes that will lead to ‘golden age’ of stability being lost
Prime minister pledges “real terms increases” in investment and new fund to back emerging technology
Angus Horner believes that investment in the Golden Triangle will give the UK a competitive edge
Make appointing a chief scientific adviser on the EU ‘a priority’, Westminster committee tells the government
Open publishing platforms that bring grey literature out of the dark promise to save money, reduce duplication and speed communication
The government’s partnership with universities has been good for all; Anthony Monaco hopes the new administration will strengthen it
Region risks ‘falling hopelessly behind’ unless financial gap is plugged, say academics
Plans for powerful new regulator still face 'difficult time' in the House of Lords
Critics fear focus on research impact in next funding programme could lead to a REF-type exercise
As push-pull factors exert their force on scholars in the UK, the Article 50 ruling buys universities more time to argue their case against a shifting EU backdrop
Francis Ricciardone denounced by students as a 'thief' after saying that fee rises were inevitable due to Egypt's currency devaluation
Yeon-Cheon Oh says serving society can be as rewarding as getting rich
Academic says budgeting measures will hit research hardest
Researchers must have grants to win grants, new study says
UK delegation meets up with C9 universities to consider new funding opportunities
European University Association research flags pressure points across continent
Vice-chancellors warn that leading researchers will flee if unrest over tuition fees is not resolved swiftly
Universal free higher education regarded as unaffordable in country’s current economic crisis
