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. […]
The research released by OFFA today presents important findings at a time when universities and government alike are seeking to use limited public resources to the greatest effect. Welcoming the report and in the context of the announcement of the Browne Review, Libby Aston, Director of University Alliance, said: “These findings sit firmly alongside previous […]
Many universities set to lose income overall if cap is lifted, researcher warns. Simon Baker reports. The English universities seeking to have the cap on tuition fees removed may be “turkeys voting for Christmas”, as such a move could actually reduce their income, an academic has cautioned. For many in higher education, this move aims […]
A scramble for university is under way with up to 186,000 students chasing a dwindling number of unfilled places. With another record in the A-level pass rate, and 27% of entries gaining As or A*s, the competition appears more intense than ever. The university admissions service said 2010 was perhaps the toughest year for admissions […]
Government favoured proposals by University Alliance could provide additional university places. This week record numbers of students will miss out on the opportunity to attend university due to the funding restrictions on the number of places available. The proposal by University Alliance for a ‘Graduate Contribution Scheme’ that has recently been supported by Business Secretary, […]
High-earning graduates could face a 20% levy as well as tuition fees under proposals for university funding to be considered by ministers this autumn. The proposed system of surcharges could mean that graduates on low incomes pay nothing, while the top fifth of earners could face having to pay around £2,000 on top of their tuition fees, currently […]
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Responding to suggestions to the Times Higher Education on how research funding could change, Libby Aston, Director of University Alliance said: “In this challenging economic environment it is right that we all consider carefully how to make best use of the resources available to protect the future of the UK research base. It is essential, […]
Busy warning universities of tough times ahead, ministers need to find cuts fast to placate George Osborne. Cut research science? Or apprenticeships? No thanks. They need Browne to extract more money from graduates and quickly. But a pure graduate tax does not do that quickly enough. It would exclude those who do not pay UK […]