Vince Cable is a much-loved politician because he tells it like it is, he seems to know what he is talking about and he doesn’t pander to people. Youngsters like him because he has a cool name that brings to mind an action movie star; oldies are keen because, well, because he’s one of them.
But the university world is fast falling out of love with the Business Secretary, who has responsibility for higher education. That’s because of his use of the “T” word – in other words, his mention of a graduate tax to replace top-up fees.
University Alliance welcomes the Science Minister Chris McDonald's recognition that the current research funding system places too much administrative burden on researchers.
University Alliance has made their submission to the Autumn budget, which will take place on 28 October. Overview Our submission focuses on the fiscal and policy reforms that will help…
