Business

How can universities strengthen links with schools to widen participation? Is it the case that pupils need exposure early on in education so that it becomes their long term goal?

How could a national bursary scheme work in practice? Would extra government funding enable universities to open their doors to more students in need of financial help?

How can universities green up their act?

At the AUPO conference in Bournemouth, I learnt that in HE procurement there is, on average, a 25% difference in pay between top level men and women. Does this disparity exist across the sector?

University Business was at the AUPO conference in Bournemouth last week. The conference focused on the key challenges facing the procurement sector with particular importance placed on leadership.

what impact do tuition fees really have on student numbers?

Fair access is key to universities' admissions procedure.

I have been talking to professionals from across the sector and I constantly hear that KT and IP are an increasingly significant part of university business.

What's your view on this contentious topic? Do you have any suggestions for a more transparent and reputable method?

Should UK HE engage more with Bologna reforms? Is Bologna a threat to the UK as market-leader for international students?