Labour MPs call for urgent action on ‘unfair’ student loans
More than 20 Labour MPs have urged the government to reform the student loan system in England, as they criticised…
Category: University
Food banks ‘essential’ for new generation of students
When most people think about the quintessential student experience, they may conjure up images of late night parties, early morning…
Aberdeen University bosses warn staff of need for £12m savings
Management at the University of Aberdeen have warned staff they will need to make £12m in savings over the next…
How do student loans work and when are they written off?
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says graduates will only pay £8 more a month on average when student loan repayment thresholds…
EU told to end haphazard funding of university alliances
European university alliances represent a “unique model for systemic long-term collaboration in Europe” as the continent faces up to the…
Indonesia seeks UK partners to build 10 new universities
The Indonesian president has announced plans to build 10 new universities in an aggressive move to meet the demand for…
Financial recovery for universities could be years away
The ecstasy over the Australian Universities Accord has waned rapidly due to several government policy controversies such as the cap on international…
Government policy has put universities into survival mode
Higher education is a pillar of Australia’s society and economy. However, the sector is at a crisis point. Ministerial Direction…
Universities back senate’s call for stronger governance
Universities and stakeholders have welcomed the contents of the Australian Senate report into the quality of university governance, published in…