University funding/finances
Evidence shows that universities outside the golden triangle are among the best at creating successful companies, says Brian McCaul
Warnings that some universities could become master’s-free zones overlook progress during the pandemic, vice-chancellors say
Government finally publishes modelling that estimates loss of ?63 million for UK universities from drop in enrolment of new EU students
An ideological gap has grown, where some universities have different ideas to students about the concept of a university, says Steve Davies
Reduced tuition fees and more hardship scholarships would help those watching Zoom lectures while working on checkouts, says Barbara Franz
Budget also aims to cut bureaucracy and open up internationalisation avenues
Announced increases in hardship funding are not enough, while missed educational opportunities must be replaced, says Paul Blomfield
But the eye-popping amount comes with caveats, experts say
Universities and government dispute magnitude of sector’s losses as it braces for worse in 2021
Pandemic cited as last straw for Ontario institution, following decade of financial problems
Much more cash – and fundamental reform – needed to alleviate impact of Covid-19 on learners, say unions
New South Wales sidesteps call for more reporting of universities’ foreign fee fix
University leaders harnessed an ephemeral income stream to realise ‘ambitious’ institutional strategies
Cross-party report calls on Westminster government to more than double hardship funding, but says straight refunds aren’t the answer
Like retailers, institutions must adapt to new circumstances by accelerating transformation or face long-term extinction, says Paul Baines
Sector leaders say government proposal amounts to ‘a sudden multimillion-pound hit’ for some institutions and criticise decision not to phase changes
Hepi paper by former Uclan deputy v-c calls for new funding system in which richest graduates pay more
Warnings that banking covenants could be breached in some scenarios emerge in latest accounts
While Greg Craven warns competition for business and law students could bankrupt some universities, colleagues disagree
Higher education finance expert weighs up costs of options for government, amid calls for loan discounts and cash grants
Providing opportunities for entrepreneurism and learning from start-up culture is no longer a cool optional extra for universities ? it is a necessity, says Sam Robertson
Delayed government verdict on post-18 education review seen as unlikely to address concerns on rising system costs or HE economic role
With new lockdowns upon us, it’s time students received the financial relief they deserve, says David Green
Some institutions warn of worst-case scenario of 50 per cent decline in international student revenue
Congressional leaders also approve new money for student grants and minority institutions
It makes no sense for universities to control all pre-specialism, hospital-based training, says Fistra Janrio Tandirerung
Report from Education Committee says support should be focused on students on courses in ‘priority skill areas’
Long-standing cost pressures exacerbated by the pandemic swamping Canberra’s efforts to mould university efforts to economic needs
Expert says favourable treatment of Catholic university is “logical”, but criticises optics of handout to another Catholic institution
Shift to online learning has thwarted potential for student demonstrations, but unrest may return next academic year
Later start offers chance at warmer conditions and more vaccinations, say leaders
MPs say institutions are wasting money on things like car parking spaces and meditation rooms
Committee will identify potential partnerships and funding sources to support field in a possible victory for campaigners against closure
OfS report suggests some institutions are looking at non-European Union fee income drops of more than 40 per cent
Covid crisis brings lending and accounts worries for universities
Struggling financially, the private Jacobs University is seeking new backers, but academics have been left shocked by plans for it to be turned into an AI institute by software giants
Dean at University of Colorado Boulder plans to replace tenured and tenure-track faculty with instructors, but critics say the move tells students that ‘their education doesn’t really matter’
Budget, seen as ‘remarkable commitment’ to education, could be leveraged to improve IT and teaching quality
The government points to a decade of funding guarantees, but critics have taken aim at draconian punishments for campus protests and the rushed scrapping of a PhD vetting body
High-profile figures criticise university’s plans for large cuts to arts and humanities, which it says are necessary because of the pandemic and low student numbers
Institute for Fiscal Studies report shows frozen fee cap beginning to bite
Change may come from unexpected quarters, analysts warn, as crisis and Canberra upset the apple cart
City’s leader announces sweeteners, while pushing engagement with mainland China
‘Students and their parents felt they were promised one thing, and they ended up receiving something else,’ says Edinburgh principal
Analysts say industrial solutions must be adopted to wean universities off their dependence on casual staff
Snowballing international earnings buttressed universities’ wealth ahead of this year’s crisis while relegating federal government to minority funder status
Victorian budget also confirms hardship packages for universities and foreign students and recovery strategy for international education
Controversial Tory peer said to head Treasury committee, prompting concerns it could be eyeing funding and fee cuts
Republican office holders will walk a fine line of supporting their local college while decrying 中国A片 in general, says Anthony Carnevale
New education minister threatens to withdraw funding from universities following abortion law protests clash
This week’s spending review could see commitments revisited and important policy documents released, predicts Nick Hillman
Premier offers latest on-again, off-again signal about resumption of student flows
Expert views conflict on humanities graduates’ employment prospects, and whether Australian funding changes will make arts the preserve of the elite
Possible new US education secretary also pushes major federal college investment
Incoming US president stresses need for action but avoids key details
Foreign student flows will bounce back even better, Australian strategist says, and sector should put profits aside to help visitors in need
Survey finds that university presidents in North America are much less likely to feel ready to cope with the crisis this academic year than those in Asia and Oceania
Government outlines scenario where university spinout’s sale to investor with links to ‘hostile state’ could be called in under planned new law
Democrat boost in and around university campuses may help deliver on tuition-free promise
Parent institutions have increased their share of business school earnings, but external circumstances are putting pressure on that model
