A merit-based admissions lottery and strict caps on how many private school pupils go to Russell Group universities are necessary for a more egalitarian society, argue Aaron Reeves and Sam Friedman
UK prime minister blames previous government for state of higher education sector, as his government continues to consider options for solving funding crisis
High-profile or opinionated candidates may receive short shrift with ‘CEO in all but name’ Lord Vallance firmly in charge of UK science, experts predict