University funding/finances

Big questions about teaching excellence framework ‘brushed aside’ in favour of fee rises, HMC senior figure claims

UUK in search for ‘politically achievable’ solution given that end to free movement is ‘likely’

The Open University's vice-chancellor says now is the moment to turn around decline in part-time study

Democratic nominee's policy leaves 'broken' system intact, experts fear

David Teece on how universities can build ‘dynamic capabilities’ to unlock revenue – and stay true to their mission

Group of Eight also warns of ‘policy drift’ and ‘risk to a major export industry’

The University of Exeter has confirmed that fees will go up with inflation for current students, and Sorana Vieru is not impressed

Number of students placed on results day drops 8 per cent year-on-year

Sir Steve Smith says it would be ‘odd’ to charge some Exeter cohorts less than others

Post-Brexit, will EU students still see English HE as value for money, and what are the pros and cons of charging them international fees?

Knowledge exchange income is up to £4.2 billion, while university spin-offs and start-ups also posted strong growth

As institutions battle crippling deficits, there are hard and volatile times ahead, writes Martin Hall 

Institutions warn of financial peril if increase is not permitted by ministers

Ana Mari Cauce, who is Cuban-American and gay, aims to improve race and identity relations on campus

Don’t follow fashion when deciding how best to raise cash – consider all the options, says Marc Finer

Tuition rises have left middle classes ‘slammed’, and low African American enrolments can cause tensions, warns Gene Block

Vice-chancellor predicts that sector’s ‘slightly snobbish’ attitude will be swiftly eroded

Calie Pistorius, who has led the institution for just under a decade, is looking forward to his ‘next opportunity and role’

Benefits of proposals for reducing the tax costs of sharing university equipment outweighed by legal and financial hurdles, according to N8 research group

Fee rises confirmed today will have a negative effect on social mobility, writes Gordon Marsden

Research league calls for funding decision makers to see UK partners as desirable

Alan Ruby sings the praises of the less-heralded face of US higher education

Offa concerned that institutions lack evidence for effectiveness of outlay on bursaries and fee waivers

No staff will be lost, says Durham vice-chancellor

Tyneside-educated scientist to lead institution from next year

Scottish students less likely to be offered a place than rest-of-UK and non-EU applicants, according to watchdog

Fewer students expected to come to UK from Continent in wake of Brexit

Survey also finds cases of foreign scientists opting against taking up UK jobs

Market shocks caused by Brexit vote may have implications for sector’s largest pension scheme

Too often universities are not speaking early enough with private accommodation providers on what types of provision are needed, a conference hears

CEO lobby group in Canada says government should introduce policies to retain talented graduates

Minister backs continued UK success in EU’s Horizon 2020 and pledges to press ahead with HE bill

Higher education institutions in Ireland should face financial penalties if they do not hit targets on diversity, report recommends

Meanwhile government says fees could be a maximum of nearly £12,000 by 2025-26 under TEF rises with inflation

But finance committee minutes show concern over pace of expansion and there is disquiet over how a £280 million loan was approved

Revelation follows comments by provost to academics that university is 'barely financially sustainable'

Australian v-cs attack Go8 over its criticisms of demand-driven system

The winners of the Times Higher Education and Hepi referendum essay contest

President of George Washington University also questions the benefit of free university tuition

Formulaic distribution set to end, with grants being channelled through new outreach programme instead

Public debate in the UK over whether to remain in the EU has been criticised for casting little light. Here, seven academics probe the arguments

Concerns over low contact hours and delays in handing back assignments loom large in Hepi/HEA survey

Elena Tobolkina got the job opportunity of a lifetime at Oxford, but the cost of childcare and housing took it away

Which universities have dealt best with uncapped student numbers and uncertainty over international income? John Morgan reports

UCU leader will tell congress that docked salaries should be handed to student hardship funds

The Atlantic Philanthropies gives £75 million to Rhodes Trust and £64.4 million for LSE inequality research

James Andrew Smith looks at the likely administrative costs of the teaching excellence framework in the light of the costs of the REF

Canadian academic argues people should get access to free higher education in return for their contribution to society

Possible mass resignation of external examiners in pay dispute raises concerns about sector’s use of contracts, says legal expert

Mendonça Filho scotches rumours of plans to introduce fees

Institutions face losing up to a quarter of their total funding council grant as cuts from Welsh government bite

Study says that staff and students are uncertain about how to maximise the educational potential of flexible teaching spaces

Glyn Davis was ‘reluctant supporter’ of full fee deregulation, dropped ahead of July election, and now backs plan for ‘flagship’ courses

The argument that v-cs will jump ship if their salary doesn’t match that of commercial comparators rings hollow

Vice-chancellors remain concerned about reputation impact of dividing universities into three tiers

Alternative providers should also be able to charge £9,000 tuition fees, says government

Government postpones introduction of differential fee caps in response to higher education sector concerns

Plans for 'failure regime' also on the agenda for higher education bill after Queen's Speech

Two-day strike over 'insulting' 1.1 per cent pay rise offer may affect student exams and marking

Review of ‘targeted allocations’ benefits many small and specialist institutions, but some see cutbacks