The new secretary of state responsible for universities, Lord Mandelson, has his hands full with the cost of providing student support, the dearth of university places this summer, and planning for the review of tuition fees and the higher education framework.
And another row is brewing – between university groups over research policy and funding.
Vice-chancellors across the sector are vying for Mandelson’s ear, particularly given the squeeze on income and the rising pay and pension costs they face. The core research funding allocated to universities after December’s research assessment exercise (RAE) kicks in next month. And the funding council plans to shave 1% (of £16m) off its research budget next year.
In our latest ‘Innovators’ blog, Yanina Aubrey-Gimenez writes about how the University of Hertfordshire is providing dedicated (and multi-faceted) support to businesses and entrepreneurs. “Starting and scaling up innovation can…
Today (21 March), The Sutton Trust released their latest report ‘Reforming Student Maintenance’. The report features modelling from London Economics and recommends: the reintroduction of maintenance grants; for wider eligibility…
University Alliance have published their response to the Department for Education’s Advanced British Standard consultation. Summary See the full consultation response here.