Journalist’s appointment drew criticism over his credentials and offensive tweets
Controversies over high pay have brought the sector into disrepute
Jo Johnson says Chris Heaton-Harris should not have sent request for list of researchers
Minister says VCs are in ‘wrong business’ if they want to be paid like footballers or bankers
Panel that took on BHS scandal focuses on largest shortfall of any UK retirement fund
Jo Johnson says vice-chancellors will have to justify ‘exceptional’ salaries
Universities could be allowed to charge £14,000 a year for two-year courses
Vote reflects cross-party hostility to moves on increasing competition in sector
Britain needs light touch regulation similar to Switzerland to be global leader, writes John Bell
Collaboration with European researchers is already harder
UK is right to demand higher standards and encourage new entrants
A vote to leave would put our status as a science superpower at risk, writes Jo Johnson
Sir Paul Nurse says agency should take charge of government science spending
London mayor proposes post-study work visa for Commonwealth citizens
Chancellor expected to set out economic vision in summer Budget
Jo Johnson to head operation traditionally staffed by civil servants
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