THE podcast: 19-25 May 2016 issue review
The latest edition of Times Higher Education discussed by our editorial team

The latest edition of Times Higher Education discussed by our editorial team

Key figures respond to the Queen’s HE announcements

Government plans to make it ‘easier’ for new universities to launch

Universities should take responsibility for the betterment of society, says Michael Crow

Academics do not always publicise their work, says senior academic administrator at Moroccan university

Research from the University of Warwick reveals a mismatch between the aspirations and final destinations of Chinese students at UK universities

Steph Wright wonders if it is better to speak your mind or to hold your tongue

Loss of fee income if Britain leaves EU could be worth £700 million a year, claims new report

Shadow minister for higher education, further education and skills, Gordon Marsden, offers his thoughts on the government’s HE plans

John Gill asks whether the universities minister had anyone in mind when he formulated his plans to open up degree-awarding powers

Four out of five UK higher education institutions report increase in students seeking support

Everything you need to know about the HE white paper and the Higher Education and Research Bill

Vice-chancellors remain concerned about reputation impact of dividing universities into three tiers

Government says it could designate sector quality body in future to protect co-regulation