University funding/finances
EY ‘thought experiment’ probes a 2030 where teaching costs have evaporated and universities have lost their primacy
Staff at troubled and historic institution ‘relieved’ by last-minute reprieve, and hopeful that institution’s traditions will live on
Rise could prompt concerns about sustainability of current postgraduate loans system
Whitlam and HECS fostered a ‘social psychology’ of indifference towards higher education, Australasian conference hears
Course cut critics castigate Australian institution for using data selectively, as sociologists elsewhere watch on nervously
Takeover will preserve ‘rich heritage’ of trade union college, say leaders
Wrangling between DfE and Treasury over direction of policy appears to be main roadblock
Investment in education services provider IDP set to pay multimillion-dollar dividends as students use its language tests to head to Canada and UK
Any savings on the student loan book will be dwarfed by the costs of making retraining harder, says Jo Johnson
Smaller campuses and providers in London bear brunt of latest reforms
Shutting off the talent pipeline into the creative industries risks the UK’s reputation for creativity and its potential for growth, says Anne Carlisle
The pandemic highlighted UK creative industries’ innovative capacity. Public research spending choices should reflect that, says Andrew Thompson
Federal benefit is too big, and former soldiers often choose low-quality institutions, new analysis argues
Pandemic drove down wages at two-thirds of institutions, AAUP annual survey finds
Hundreds of roles at risk as fresh wave of coronavirus restrictions sweeps across country
Latest financial data show how some institutions are more exposed to EU student demand than others
Reduction in paperwork demands comes amid a series of administration initiatives to help low-income borrowers
World Bank’s head of education calls for focus on creating ‘single ecosystem’ in tertiary education
Institutions slashing sticker prices by as much as half
But about 20 universities appear to be keeping fees at UK levels for at least one more year, according to The Knowledge Partnership database
New data show UK institutions lost between a quarter and half of their income from areas such as accommodation and catering
A one-time fix via executive order – which could be overturned by the next administration – fails both future students and taxpayers, says Avery Davis
Incoming Australian vice-chancellor no stranger to foreign revenue challenges because he deals with same issues in current job
Australian state’s audit reveals that the early financial benefits of Covid can outweigh the losses
Regulator’s financial report predicts significant drop in European enrolment, but for revenue to hold steady
Plans to reduce teaching grant are one of ‘biggest attacks on arts and entertainment in English universities in living memory’
Analysis by 色盒直播 shows how specialist institutions would bear brunt of impact
NSW universities spent more money sacking people than they lost in international student revenue
Charles Sturt a ‘stronger institution’ after addressing regulatory and governance issues
Former Tory minister warns using ELQ rule in government’s planned skills revolution would block careers in key sectors like fashion
Perhaps, says Duncan Angwin – but probably not with an institution of similar size and standing, and not without long-term staff buy-in
New South Wales plan, which requires federal approval, would allow for 250 arrivals a fortnight
Recent cuts and scares have cast doubt on ministers’ commitment to harnessing science in pursuit of a levelled-up, post-Brexit innovation economy. Questions also remain about how funding should be distributed and directed. Jack Grove examines the lessons from history and from overseas
Changing loan terms ‘might not be popular’ and would cost average graduate ?10,000 but could be better than cutting places or funding, says Hepi paper
Latest attempt to replicate Darpa brings bipartisan praise but also wariness of potential harm to basic health research
Economist says university innovations can rejuvenate Australian productivity, but only if ‘bizarre’ tax arrangements are addressed
University retreats under pressure by pausing graduation plans for critic of pro-Trump insurrectionists
As Australian minister calls for an online shift to reach 10 million foreigners, insiders warn such offering wouldn’t meet students’ needs
Largely sheltered from the pandemic-related financial fallout that has beset higher education in Western nations, East Asian institutions are being boosted by state funds and local philanthropists and are looking to be even more competitive internationally
Outreach with less prestigious and rural institutions vital, sector leaders say
Government’s lifelong loans plan is fuelling drive to cut system costs and ‘spatchcocking a good idea’, sector figures fear
As post-92 departments close, non-traditional students and scholars risk being shut out – again, says Panikos Panayi
Aggrieved Victorian universities should see new mental health levy as an opportunity to harness resources, conference hears
Michelle Donelan also quizzed on campus free speech and antisemitism at GuildHE conference
Covid helps end eight years of average increases, with wide state variations
When the country embarks on recovery from its brutal second Covid wave, public spending on universities is unlikely to be a priority, says Pushkar
Institutions accused of ‘opportunism’ over job cuts
Statistics Netherlands finds that a switch away from grants has cut some students’ education short – despite government promises
Sector figures disagree on whether DfE is on board with using ?7,500 cap to cut loan outlay and ‘squeeze’ non-priority subjects
Underwhelming increases in teaching subsidies and student benefits, while research misses out
English universities argue foundation years diversify STEM intake, as Augar call to scrap funding comes back on agenda
Universities out of the budget spotlight, as attention turns to training and commercial research
Policy should focus more on research’s benefits to a region than on where it is conducted, say Sarah Chaytor, Grace Gottlieb and Graeme Reid
Researchers advocate realignment of international agencies, saying sector cannot wait for the next instalment of China’s trade war
Low expectations scarcely met, as pessimistic border projections and underwhelming future spending estimates trump spending pledges
Visa reform would offset declining domestic enrolments, spread US values and give students the education they want, says Kent Devereaux
With a $300 billion price tag, campaign promise met with scepticism – and long-term optimism
While Australia’s new-look certificates deliver a sugar hit to institutional coffers, experts question the long-term benefits
Australian budget wish list also includes more research funding and extended transition funding for the new fee and subsidy regime
Universities Superannuation Scheme will develop ‘meaningful short-, medium- and long-term targets’ towards carbon neutrality
