David Willetts

UK universities to go global

25 Jan 2012 by Admin

William Hague and David Willetts announce cross-department venture to encourage universities to expand internationally

Students scrap for remaining HE courses

18 Aug 2011 by Admin

Following the release of A-Level results today, David Willetts confirms that no additional university places will be allocated to students wanting to start their studies this autumn.

Higher Education Pays

20 May 2011 by Admin

The Office for National Statistics has found that on average graduates earn £29,900, compared with just £17,800 for those who did complete a degree.

Wealthy students to pay extra for university place

10 May 2011 by Admin

The government has proposed plans to allow English universities to create extra places for wealthy students. Under the plans these students would pay the same amount of fees as international students and therefore free up subsidised places for less well off students.

Three quarters of univeristies to charge maximum fee

28 Apr 2011 by Admin

The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) has announced that every one of the 123 universities and university colleges in England will increase its tuition fees to £6,000 or more.

KPMG to Fund Study at Durham University

18 Feb 2011 by Admin

KPMG, one of the UK’s largest accountancy firms, has announced that it is working with Durham University and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) to develop a new school leavers’ programme for September 2011.

The scheme would see an initial 75 students start a six-year programme with the firm, leading to both a degree from Durham University and a professional chartered accountancy qualification from ICAEW.