A hard act to follow: my take on Jo Johnson's time as HE minister

Far from listing any positive achievement by Johnson, this article simply tallies what Johnson has done to destroy the HE sector, including undermining its intellectual integrity (by politicizing the concept of free speech in a hypocritical manner while cracking down on academic freedom in areas that did not fit his agenda), compromising its autonomy, and threatening its financial sustainability. This is how Johnson's legacy will be remembered in history. May his successor have more respect for intellectual freedom in the deepest sense of the term.

I agree with Nick. While I have not agreed with some of Jo Johnson's plans, the direction of travel and distance achieved have been admirable. This is a very difficult time for a new minister to take over the HE sector and science. Sam Gyimah will have a testing role. On balance, I believe that Jo Johnson's understanding and positive achievements should have been retained for a while longer. Aldwyn Cooper Vice Chancellor and CEO Regent's University London