A bad defence is offensive
It is difficult to know where to begin with Charles Clarke’s latest self-defence on tuition fees (“Corbyn wrong to apologise for Labour fees, says Clarke”, News, 24 September). Perhaps I can just...
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No control
I read with interest the piece on the greater success of state-educated students in degree classifications, but I was very surprised not to have seen some control for the institutions attended (“...
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Marketing failures
It was brave for Philip Moriarty to argue that university marketing approaches need to stop insulting the intelligence of students (“Words fail us: marketing-speak damages the brand”, Opinion, 24...
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Payback’s a hitch
Nick Hillman says, “I realise [that] some people in the sector will think that is a harsh view, but no political party opposing fees has won an election in the lifetime of current sixth-formers and...
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Scandal of neglect
Liz Morrish’s article on “forgotten professors” highlights important issues (“Remembering the ‘forgotten professors’”, Opinion, 17 September). The phenomenon of ever-decreasing autonomy afforded to...
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What students prize about UK higher education
Securing a job after graduation, improving earning potential and enjoying personal interaction with a course leader have been cited as the main perceived benefits of UK higher education by future...
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Not all that counts can be counted
The UK has performed well in our expanded World University Rankings, but intangible assets are a vital source of strength
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National Student Survey review suggests postgraduate questionnaire
Funding councils also propose new questions on student engagement
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Bath to train new South African university leaders
Two cohorts of managers, drawn from universities across the country, will study for doctorates in higher education management