AI has pushed the higher education sector to reframe how it approaches teaching and learning. The learning process is constantly evolving, but new AI tools to aid productivity, what about learning gain and the human touch? Providing thorough and timely feedback to students can be labour-intensive for staff, without a…
It is no secret that higher education institutions across the UK are under severe financial strain. Systemic financial challenges have restrained universities’ ability to generate income, high inflation has affected the value of tuition fees in real terms and the sector’s heavy reliance on international fees to cross-subsidise domestic undergraduates…
On Monday 7 October 2024, HEPI and Lloyds Bank will host a roundtable dinner in Edinburgh to discuss how universities can deepen their impact on regional growth and prosperity, while simultaneously strengthening their own long-term financial resilience. Please note this dinner is invitation-only. For any queries, please contact Emma [email protected] or…
*** NEW TIME *** On Thursday 5 September, HEPI and Unite Students will hold a breakout session from 1.45pm to 2.45pm at the UUK Conference in the Palmer Building, University of Reading. Join us to explore this year’s Applicant Index which tracks trends in the expectations and perspectives of the next…
The Unite Students Applicant Index, produced in partnership with the Higher Education Policy Institute, is an annual survey that asks students about their lives before they attend higher education and tracks changing attitudes year on year.
Applicants to higher education are more confident about their job prospects after graduating than at any time since the pandemic, according to new research. The Unite Students Applicant Index, produced in partnership with the Higher Education Policy Institute, is an annual survey that asks students about their lives before they attend higher…
***UPDATED: A recording of the webinar can be found below*** On Tuesday 13 August between 10am and 10.45am, HEPI is hosting an ‘In Conversation’ webinar with Dr Jo Saxton, Chief Executive at UCAS, ahead of this year’s admissions round. Jo will take part in a short discussion with Nick Hillman,…
In this HEPI report, Professor Nicholas W. Hillman of the University of Wisconsin-Madison presents an introduction to the US higher education system, providing an overview of its size, scope and governance model.
On Independence Day in the United States (US), the Higher Education Policy Institute is publishing An overview of US higher education (HEPI Report 175) by Nicholas W. Hillman, a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Education. The paper has been kindly sponsored by Richmond American University London. The paper discusses:…
HEPI is today publishing a new Election Briefing for candidates for the upcoming General Election and anyone with an interest in higher education issues. It covers the following seven topics: HEPI has also published a range of reports and blogs related to the General Election, including: