Tom Williams is news editor. He joined Times Higher Education in March 2022?as a reporter covering teaching and employment issues. He was previously a news reporter at Metro.co.uk and worked as a journalist for the Oxford Mail and BBC Radio Oxford. Tom holds a BA in politics from the University of Nottingham and an MA in journalism and media studies from the University of Sussex.?
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Articles by Tom Williams
University pension scheme effectively writes off stake in ailing company that was worth ?956 million two years ago
The party behind the UK’s 50 per cent target is back in power but, while it still pledges commitment to equality of opportunity, it’s not clear what role – if any – universities will play in achieving this mission
Universities ‘not ready’ for imminent launch of complaints scheme, says legal expert
Search for new leaders at OfS and UKRI offers chance for new government to break from the past in its approach to universities and research
Ministers to create new skills body for England and expand apprenticeship levy
English universities can expect ‘new chapter’ after facing ‘destructive behaviour’ under previous government, former Labour business minister says
International students not being offered a back door to prestigious institutions, review finds, but issues with progression and different conditions flagged
Blanket rules preventing master’s students from bringing family with them said to be harming UK’s world-leading specialist institutions
Institutions hope to show worth to new government by training more doctors and teachers, but say they need policy commitments in return
Departing Manchester vice-chancellor discusses sector finances, pay gaps and letting go after 14 years
Heavy hitters joining key higher education ministries raises hopes that new government can get to grips with issues quickly
Conservative peer steps down following long-running criticism of his political affiliation
Scholars see opportunities to influence Labour’s thinking on universities and beyond as power of thinktanks wanes
Former Labour home secretary expected to be handed responsibility for higher education and skills
New education and science secretaries confirmed during Sir Keir Starmer’s first day in office
Party regains power in the UK after 14 years on the back of campaign promises to ‘secure the future’ of the sector
Cost of living blamed as ‘placeholder’ applicants fail to enrol after results day
Exodus of experienced hands in midst of financial crisis leaves institutions seeking new generation of ‘risk-takers’
Staff would receive an initial ?900 rise in August followed by second uplift in March under plan outlined by Ucea
Policy expert Down Under says widespread higher education review has brought its benefits but universities should not expect an easy ride
Private equity firm that owns one of the UK’s few private universities seeking to make triple its initial investment in latest deal
Sector leaders say stopgap solution needed to ensure institutions remain viable, but extra funding is likely to come with strings attached
Nearly three-quarters of people want next government to take action to support a higher education institution at risk of closure
Several St Catherine’s College buildings have been largely unusable for almost a year after safety fears were raised
