Author
Robert Liow
Robert Liow is an independent journalist and former Vice President of King’s College London Students’ Union
5 pieces
Newest first, since May 2019
· SUs
International students could help save British universities
The Covid-19 pandemic has hit British universities extremely hard. The impact of the virus on major source countries like China has disrupted international recruitment, while the disruption caused to A-levels has caused
· SUs
The debate over “no-platforming” may end up sucking the life out of campuses
It’s tempting to dismiss the Amber Rudd affair as just another battle over free speech on campus. Speakers have been shut down before, the Conservative government has gone on its rants, and not very much has changed. Wha
· Comment
Who wins and loses from post-study work visas?
The revival of the post-study work visa has been celebrated by the higher education sector, but it’s not all good news argues Robert Liow
· Comment
So people think we should be “more like Singapore” do they?
Politicians keep suggesting that we look to Singapore for inspiration on the economy. Robert Liow finds an interesting approach on international students.
· Comment
Why are we handing maintenance loans to landlords?
The government says it will take rogues in the student housing market to task. Robert Liow asks if it will take action to stop handing student loans to landlords.