Labour tightens central grip

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Central government control of the UK higher education sector will be strengthened in the coming five years if Labour win the next general election. Proposals unveiled by the government include extra funding to encourage top universities to take more pupils from state schools.

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We'll set colleges free, say the Tories

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The Conservative Party's proposals for funding higher education are examined. Plans unveiled by Conservative education shadow Theresa May include giving universities endowments and changing methods of student financial support.

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Why the smart cash is not so clever

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The way that university research is assessed and funded in Britain is examined in detail. There is concern about the efficacy of research assessment exercises.

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