Liam Byrne, shadow universities minister, was quoted in the New Statesman recently in relation to tuition fees, saying: ‘We’ve just … Continue reading “There’s still no money, Liam”

David Willetts has added to the confusion surrounding university fees with a proposal to allow higher education institutions to admit … Continue reading “Time for a rethink on tuition fees policy”

A graduate tax would set a worrying precedent. The implication from Vince Cable that anything correlated with increased income should … Continue reading “Graduate tax grievances”

One of the things which the Blair government got right was establishing the principle of student fees in higher education. … Continue reading “Graduate tax? No thanks”

Once again the issue of university funding has reared its head. As is often the case, the government has turned … Continue reading “Tuition fees: £7,000 needn’t be a “crunch point””

David Willetts is right to be talking about the need for radical change in universities. Many people in the sector … Continue reading “The real University Challenge”

According to the Sunday Times , the Labour Party is facing a mass revolt from its own parliamentary candidates, as … Continue reading “Why candidates should not sign the NUS petition opposing any increase in tuition fees”

The case for requiring undergraduate students to contribute to the cost of their tuition is now widely accepted. Lifetime earnings … Continue reading “How to raise fees the painless way”

The issue of tuition fees in higher education is again a hot topic and it is unlikely to be resolved … Continue reading “Ban political interference with university tuition fees”