Continued from Part 1.   The central flaw in our current system of financing higher education is that the third … Continue reading “The Great Tuition Fees Escape (Part 2)”

As we approach the beginning of university terms, it appears that nobody is happy with the current system of financing … Continue reading “Our university system is becoming more competitive. Don’t write it off just yet”

I’ve just finished reading a new report on higher education by the think tank uk2020. It’s a pretty good diagnosis … Continue reading “A review of uk2020’s report on higher education”

The “Australian-style” points system that the Leave campaign was advocating during the EU referendum debate might provide more control over … Continue reading “Brexit reinforces the case for market-oriented reform of Universities”

Some of us were hopeful that following the election, the Department for Business Innovation and Skills might be closed down. … Continue reading “Note to the people at BIS: Don’t just do something, stand there”

Writing in The Times on Wednesday, Jo Johnson, the new Universities Minister, noted the disappointing statistic that almost half of … Continue reading “Universities need to deliver value for money”