The vice-chancellor of Bath University, widely criticised for earning £451,000 a year, could be removed from her post after a watchdog began a wide-ranging investigation into the institution’s governance. Dame Glynis Breakwell could also find herself the subject of a second inquiry by the Charity Commission after it was asked to examine whether her salary was in line with charitable duties. Most universities have charitable status and are bound by the rules of the watchdog. The development could have serious implications for the university. While the HEFCE has no…

Source: The Times August 16, 2017 23:03 UTC