A major review into the way Welsh universities are run is expected to be ordered by the education minister. Leighton Andrews wants to ensure they deliver value in spending £400m a year and contribute towards the assembly government's economic and social aims. The review will focus on whether university governors are strong enough to hold management to account. It is the second review Mr Andrews has ordered since he became a minister in Carwyn Jones' new administration. Mr Andrews will suggest there could be independent representatives on university boards, with external support for board members to help them in the role. The minister said: "Higher education in Wales receives over £400m a year in public money and I want to ensure that there is proper and transparent accountability for how that money is spent." Check this out ...