UK universities ‘never faced greater threats’

Large group of people in the shape of a magnifying glass, symbolising shared vision

A sustainable future for UK HE needs shared vision – and less competition

The challenge for universities seeking greater openness, innovation and collaboration is they can’t do it on their own, say Ian Matthias and Mike Boxall

By Ian Matthias

12 October

Conservative attacks on universities ‘not a vote winner’

New polling shows strong support for degrees from parents, while Tory tactic may be of ‘near-zero interest’ to public

By John Morgan

10 October

Young woman stretches out springy eyes on joke-shop glasses.to illustrate Is it time for the Office for Students to grow up?

What is to be done about the Office for Students?

The ‘teenage’ regulator has a toxic relationship with universities owing to its uncompromising approach and its alleged unwillingness to listen – except to Conservative ministers. But should vice-chancellors agitating against the OfS be careful what they wish for? John Morgan reports

By John Morgan

25 May