It was when fees went up to £9,250 linked to RPI with 6.1% interest that he felt impelled to speak up. The idea of the fee system he helped introduce was that it was supposed to recognise the fact that both the state and the individual benefited from higher education so both should contribute. Nor does he believe higher education the most pressing problem facing the UK. He was asked to do one on the future of higher education but is not sure that he will have the time. Yes, he agrees, but, just as with government calls for restraint on vice-chancellors’ pay, nothing’s happened.

Source: The Guardian August 08, 2017 06:01 UTC