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UK Vice-Chancellor pay soars to 13 times median wage

UK Vice-Chancellor pay soars to 13 times median wage

Almost half of all vice-chancellors received a salary of over £300,000, while a number of universities are forced into job cuts amid deficits
New universities minister calls for wider participation and inclusion of the arts

New universities minister calls for wider participation and inclusion of the arts

The new Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation set out a positive vision of universities working towards a ‘unity of purpose’ in his inaugural speech at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Former university lecturer and current MP for Kingswood Chris Skidmore took over the role from Sam Gyimah in early December […]