Bill Rammell

Articles by Bill Rammell

From the UK’s HE minister to university life in Kurdistan

Bill Rammell explains how serving as the UK’s HE minister led him on to a v-c’s path, and ultimately to being president of the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr

By Bill Rammell

25 November

The rise (and possible fall) of university foundation years

In light of the Augar review, universities must make clear the benefits of foundation years to both students and staff, says Bill Rammell

By Bill Rammell

6 July

Augar review: lower fees could come at a high cost

The risk is high that a future government will not replace lost fee funding with the investment universities need, says Bill Rammell

By Bill Rammell

31 May

Lord Adonis is dead wrong: tuition fees should stay

Knee-jerk, uncosted and damaging calls to abolish fees must be resisted, says Bill Rammell

By Bill Rammell

20 July

We must show students how voting can make a difference

Universities must not be complacent about freedom of speech, and need to ensure students use it to drive change, says Bill Rammell

By Bill Rammell

4 May

Bill Rammell: HE belongs in the Department for Education

Former higher education minister Bill Rammell, now vice-chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire, on why he is pleased that schools and universities have been united in one department

By Bill Rammell

15 July

White Paper proposals on new providers go too far, too fast

Allowing challenger providers to spend a mere three years on probation risks harming the reputation of UK higher education, warns Bill Rammell

By Bill Rammell

2 June

If the teaching excellence framework is worth doing, it’s worth doing well

We need more time to road-test the TEF, develop the right metrics and get everyone on board, argues Bill Rammell

By Bill Rammell

11 February