Stern reaction to warning of ‘risk-taking’ by universities
Nic Mitchell At first glance a new report from former government adviser Tom Richmond appears pretty radical with its 8-point…
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Talk to the populists now, UK universities told
Many in higher education may find it difficult to accept, but if the current opinion polls reflect how…
Can Starmer find time to fix UK higher education?
Nic Mitchell asks what UK universities need to do to grab Keir Starmer's attention when the Prime Minister…
Universities risk slipping down government spending review
Universities risk slipping down government priorities in the spending review as attention is diverted by Trump's tariff threats…
Why UK universities need to win over hearts and minds
Nic Mitchell explores some of the challenges facing UK universities and why they must work harder to win…
Many wondering if the UK really wants international students
Nic Mitchell explores whether the UK really wants international students after the latest U-turn to ban dependants of…
Why blame students for affordable housing crisis?
You don’t need a crystal ball to see that migration and a crisis in affordable housing will dominate…
Why Crimea matters to Putin and what Lenin would say about the war
Writing about Putin's fast changing war against Ukraine is fraught with challenges, such as why Crimea is so…
How should universities react to Putin’s Ukraine War?
Was UK higher education too slow to oppose Putin's war in Ukraine? Nic Mitchell looks at the timeline…
Disappearing European students at UK universities
Will studying in the UK be a luxury only the richest overseas students can afford and is this…