Research

New research from the IEA outlines the serious shortfalls of the REF scheme as a way to fund higher education.

Summary The Research Excellence Framework (REF) assesses the research generated by UK universities. Most recently conducted in 2014, it is … Continue reading “Abolishing the Research Excellence Framework”
Research

Levy on graduate earnings should replace state funding of universities

Summary: ·      Although graduates tend, on average, to earn more than non-graduates, the ‘graduate premium’ varies greatly by subject and … Continue reading “Universities challenged: funding higher education through a free-market ‘graduate tax’”