Announcing a £15 million package to help "gifted and talented" pupils win places at elite universities may sound like an uncontroversial move.But when Schools Minister Andrew Adonis unveiled the...
University defends £429,000 pay-off to Christina Slade as criticism of ‘excessive’ executive pay intensifies
Glasgow vice-chancellor Sir Anton Muscatelli defends ‘cost-efficient’ sector driving UK growth
Our annual pay review details v-cs’ remuneration, explores the make-up and workings of the governing bodies that set it, and compares the rewards on offer with those of other sectors
Our annual pay review details v-cs’ remuneration, explores the make-up and workings of the governing bodies that set it, and compares the rewards on offer with those of other sectors
Remuneration committee member formerly led construction company that won £64 million in contracts from university
Countries worldwide are grappling with the challenge of expanding higher education with limited resources while maintaining qualityÂ
John Morgan looks at the key issues a review may cover and the big worries for the sector
Critics of vice-chancellor pay levels have a point, and universities need to acknowledge that, says Gordon McKenzie
Universities minister plans tougher protection for students, subject TEF pilot and graduate earnings link
Education debate at the Labour conference in Brighton has gone beyond the easy headlines, says Andy Westwood – but important questions remain unanswered
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Simon Marginson looks ahead at what 2018 has in store for academia in the UK and further afieldÂ