Several UK universities nearly ran out of cash last year, says report
Almost a quarter of higher education institutions were left with less than 70 days of cash to cover costs.
Rapid rise in remote students in Wales but Open University warns of funding risk
Demand for flexible higher education in Wales is growing rapidly but a lack of funding could threaten future access to study, the Open University has said.
Universities brace for another cut in government teaching grants
Falling UK government investment in teaching must be considered as part of review of student loan system, MPs told.
Students ‘may drop out’ if disability support grants cut back
Campaigners say UK government has not thought through plans to phase out support in favour of ‘freely available’ software.
‘Duty of care’ needed for student loans, inquiry hears
Plan 2 system compared to payment protection insurance scandal by financial experts as parliamentary inquiry begins.
Emerald Publishing sold to Wiley for £337 million
Social science imprint based in Leeds is described as ‘outstanding strategic fit’ for American publishing giant.