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Articles by Tom Williams
Universities looking to lose nearly 300 roles between them as financial challenges take their toll
Money from Welsh government to be used primarily for estates maintenance and digital projects
Growing influence of Nigel Farage’s party could spell trouble for universities seeking to protect rights of international students
Some urge ministers to aim for 1 million enrolments from overseas, but sector divided over whether revised goal would be a good thing
Employment prospects the main motivation for half of students with satisfaction levels dented by high fees and low contact hours
The long-mooted Oxford-Cambridge corridor is one avenue chancellor Rachel Reeves intends to pursue in search of a way out of the economic doldrums. But where does her focus on existing strengths leave blue-skies research and levelling up? And can a sector in crisis possibly deliver? Tom Williams reports
Regular increases in what students in England pay should be accompanied by more public money for ‘strategic priorities’, Universities UK tells ministers ahead of spending review
Legal and regulatory issues push some English institutions into taking financial hit of not increasing fees
Former universities minister claims successful providers based overseas keen to invest in sector but have so far been left frustrated
Institutions with more than 300 students to be subjected to new rules as part of planned government ‘crackdown’ on poor-quality provision
Institutions ‘caught between a rock and hard place’ are attempting wholesale transformations of their operations but those affected claim schemes could be kinder for staff and students
‘Anti-woke’ James Tooley back in charge at private institution as ‘serious allegations’ dismissed
University to increase staff-student ratios, merge schools and close programmes to ensure it remains ‘viable’
Former universities minister attacks ‘embarrassing’ regulator decision, claiming it will worsen sector’s financial woes
Former vice-chancellor says universities needs change in leadership culture to foster greater collaboration
Indexed fees and some movement on student maintenance seen as key goals for coming spending review, with economic climate reducing chances of more systemic reform
Regulator yet to conclude investigation into philosopher’s departure from Sussex despite renewed focus on free speech issues
First minister wants UK government to allow country to grant additional post-study work rights to international students
Minister rules out state taking on more of the cost of paying for higher education
Government intervention in university degree programmes ‘getting worse’ despite erosion of public funding, complains former universities minister
Cambridge philosopher appointed to oversee free speech in English universities has been unusually quiet since starting the role. Might changes seen as ‘clipping his wings’ force him to be more vocal?
Bid to hand funding council ability to intervene amid worsening institutional finances could be open for abuse, critics fear
Right to sue universities over free speech complaints among the elements of act to be removed by education secretary
Professor’s wide-ranging investigation into pre-18 curriculum and assessment could impact student subject choices and preparedness for higher education
