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Nick Hillman reflects on Jo Johnson's eventful two-and-a-half years as minister for universities and science 

The merry-go-round of senior figures and a lack of coordination among mission groups has weakened UK universities' influence, says Nick Hillman

Nick Hillman writes from the Labour Party Conference in Brighton, where – happily – he finds fewer lobbyists and more activists

Nick Hillman looks at the implications of the election result for the university sector, and finds a small slither of silver lining

While the Higher Education and Research Act seeks to level the playing field between providers, an unregulated category could spook future politicians and see the law retightened, says Nick Hillman

Changes could mean HE and Research Bill receives Royal Assent in the spring, writes Nick Hillman

Nick Hillman welcomes the government’s concessions but says there is a long way to go before this bill becomes law

Amber Rudd’s vow to restrict overseas recruitment to ‘good’ courses and universities is based on a fallacy, says Nick Hillman

Nick Hillman offers academics advice on managing expectations and ensuring that their research has a big impact

What lessons are there for public policy from anecdotes about ‘the best years of your life’? asks Nick Hillman

Hanging too many measures on a bill can cause it to topple over, argues Nick Hillman