Tom Williams is news editor. He joined Times Higher Education in March 2022?as a reporter covering teaching and employment issues. He was previously a news reporter at Metro.co.uk and worked as a journalist for the Oxford Mail and BBC Radio Oxford. Tom holds a BA in politics from the University of Nottingham and an MA in journalism and media studies from the University of Sussex.?
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Articles by Tom Williams
The UK’s trailblazing marriage of academic study and practical training is billed as a win-win for students and employers. But are universities and companies pulling their weight? Are students getting what they want? And what does it all mean for the future of traditional study, asks Tom Williams
New version of OpenAI’s chatbot can interpret images and tutor students
Union’s key decision-making committee decides against another strikes pause and putting agreement to members
Judges find university’s policy of compulsory retirement at 68 not ‘proportionate’ as aims not proven
Sector’s progress in appointing women to top positions will help address remaining gender imbalances, but only with more work
Jeremy Hunt uses spring budget aiming to harness potential of R&D to boost economic growth
Union begins six days of action across UK universities after controversial decision to pause walkouts
Institutions ‘can no longer afford’ cross-subsidy for research, says Jenny Higham, leader of UUK review of sector funding
Architect of English regulator also criticises universities for ‘sniping’ at it
Long-fought campaign by members finally secures union a seat at the negotiating table
Using Twitter to call people out has landed Jo Grady in potential legal trouble, but will a combative communications strategy force leaders into making concessions?
International students in particular are likely to rate the value of their course, despite paying higher fees
Move may help minimise the need for compulsory redundancies, acting vice-chancellor claims
Wide-ranging investigation will look at powers held by English higher education regulator and its relationship with government
Focus on impact and deep evaluation far more important than whatever is in vogue, renowned education researcher says
Controversial plays staged at Oxford and Cambridge helped shape the Bard’s depictions of academic life, book claims
Students turning to AI to generate answers undermines business case of contract cheating industry
Industrial relations professor discusses how his field has become dominated by HR, the role of public intellectuals and his book on rail union leader Mick Lynch
Plugging gaps with higher fees paid by students from overseas has allowed institutions to dodge political battles over funding, but it won’t last
Neuroscientist to leave post in summer 2024 after 14 years in charge
Union announces plans to go ahead with walkouts across six days in March to ‘ramp up pressure’ as Acas talks near conclusion
Governments could bankrupt three-quarters of institutions by blocking students from travelling abroad, says vice-chancellor
OfS’ proposed scheme might unintentionally endorse personal relationships between staff and students, campaigners warn
Sector must show tangible benefits of funding or public will prioritise other things, poll finds
