Education
BIS experiment dismisses internationally excellent research
David Willetts, minister of science, yesterday confirmed on the Today programme that the science budget will be cut. Although I don’t agree with this policy, I was not surprised. The decision has been widely trailed, with most university departments quietly bracing themselves for this outcome.
Britain must invest in education to succeed in global economy
In less than a decade, the United Kingdom has slumped from third to 15th position in the number of students graduating, it emerged today.
The Coalition cannot afford to increase university fees
Leaks coming from inside former BP boss, Lord Browne’s review of higher education funding today suggest that will stay true to his big business background and suggest the Government raises the cap on tuition fees to £7,000 and subject universities and students to the perils of a market.
Balls vs Gove: Coalition academies ‘fail the fairness test’
In an address to the Fabian Society this morning, Ed Balls unveiled new research which attacks Michael Gove’s academies programme for being elitist.
Double whammy of university policy failures threatens young people
As young people collect their A-level results today a double whammy of failed policies has left them in a precarious position, says NUS President Aaron Porter.
Tories at odds over university funding
Three months into government the coalition still appears no closer to a settled view on university funding - with the main academic and student bodies are also divided over the issue.