Politics
Jo Johnson defends HE funding system in pre-summer speech
As Jo Johnson sets out his stall for one final time before parliament heads for its summer break, we look at what was and wasn't announced in the speech to the Reform thinktank in London.
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What do universities need to prevent a Brexodus?
The Russell Group's Hollie Chandler outlines the outstanding questions for universities and their staff and students resulting from the government's initial proposals for EU nationals' ongoing rights in the UK.
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Forget £9k, it’s the £3k generation that matters (for now)
The £3,000 fee paying generation is just hitting the height of its repayments, well before the £9,000 hit theirs. David Morris argues that it's their political impact that is being felt most in the tuition fees debate.
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Preparing your university for a visit by Donald Trump
With a snap visit to the UK by US President Donald Trump now on the cards for the coming weeks, we ask how universities will decide whether or not to host the divisive but powerful figure.
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Is the tuition fee system now under threat?
There are noises from deep within all major political parties now expressing concern about tuition fees. Are the political winds starting to blow against the current system?
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From Jexit to Jemain – Jo Johnson stays as universities minister
The ministerial reshuffle proved to be less dramatic than expected, as Jo Johnson holds onto his post as Minister for Universities and Science in DfE and BEIS.
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Real internationalisation: thoughts after the gold rush
Establishing an overseas campus is very far from straightforward. Universities will better reap the rewards on their investment if they look beyond the short-term financial gains, writes Paul Greatrix.
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The morning after – election results, university seats and what’s next
As the results of the general election start to trickle in, Mark Leach takes a look at the high drama in many university seats.
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Lib Dem manifesto steers largely clear of universities
The Liberal Democrats are attempting to fight back, but not in higher education policy it seems. Catherine Boyd picks apart the party's HE proposals released today in its manifesto.
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This election will test the laws (and patience) of the wonkiverse
There are four fundamental laws of the higher education universe. Not even a general election can break them, or can it? Martin McQuillan looks behind the already mind-numbing sloganeering.
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