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How prize named in honour of Tracey Bretag shows academic integrity is changing

21 May 2025 by Isabelle Bristow

Academic integrity efforts are evolving fast, with 2025 prize entries focusing on generative AI and institution-wide strategies.

Globally Competitive? What International Students Are Really Experiencing in the UK

20 May 2025 by Ed Lidington

Over half of international students report mental health struggles, as rising costs and visa limits challenge the UK’s appeal.

University Finance and Managing the Margins of Error

19 May 2025 by Huw Morris and Richard Watermeyer

UK universities face stark financial contrasts, with sustainability hinging on margins, international student flows and course-level economics.

Collaborative IT Services in UK Universities: A Necessary Evolution

16 May 2025 by Pete Moss

Collaborative IT services could unlock major efficiencies and innovation across UK universities, inspired by successful US models.

The Immigration White Paper — an Indian student’s perspective

15 May 2025 by Sanam Arora

The UK’s immigration reforms must protect international students, whose presence boosts skills, innovation and the economy.

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HEPI Policy Note investigates the career backgrounds of more than 150 university vice-chancellors

22 May 2025 by Tessa Harrison and Josh Freeman

Nearly half of UK vice-chancellors were appointed since 2022, with those from outside the sector performing best in league tables.

Are EU students about to be treated like British students once more – and, if so, what will it mean for UK universities and students?

Responding to reports in the weekend’s newspapers that the negotiations between the UK and the EU could lead to big changes for universities and students,…

Statement from HEPI Director on the migration white paper

In response, to the Government’s white paper on migration, Nick Hillman, Director of the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), said: “The idea of a levy on…

WEEKEND READING: ‘Overstretched and under-resourced’? UK higher education on the cusp of the Spending Review

This is the text of a speech Nick Hillman delivered this week at the University of Bradford. Thank you for inviting me back to Yorkshire,…

How a graduate levy on employers could help pay for higher education

The Higher Education Policy Institute is today publishing a new paper, Increasing Employer Support for the Tertiary Skills System in England (HEPI Report 189) by Professor David…

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