Monthly Archives: May 2010
University Alliance response to cuts in higher education funding
Responding to the announcement on public spending cuts this morning, Professor Andrew Wathey, Deputy-Chair of University Alliance, said: “Additional cuts are of course unwelcome at this time of uncertainty for higher education, especially before the outcome of Lord Browne’s review … Continue reading
THE: Mission groups call for higher fees
The Russell Group says that higher education should remain “free at the point of use”. “Government could achieve an overall cost reduction in comparison to the current system, whilst still providing loans to cover the full tuition fee, even up … Continue reading
University Alliance propose a Graduate Contribution Scheme that would allow more students to go to university
A new ‘Graduate Contribution Scheme’ that would enable the Government to fund a greater number of students has been proposed by the University Alliance. The scheme has won the backing of students and business leaders. It would reform the current … Continue reading
THE: Alliance contribution aims to reshape fees debate
University top-up fees would be rebranded as graduate contributions under proposals published today by a group of 23 universities. The University Alliance – which represents institutions including The Open University, the University of Hertfordshire and Sheffield Hallam University – argues … Continue reading
The Guardian: Why a contribution is fairer than a fee
The subject of tuition fees was noticeably absent from debate in the election. Very little was said by the three party leaders, despite the fact that many parliamentary candidates busied themselves signing up to the NUS pledge not to raise fees. … Continue reading
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