How prize named in honour of Tracey Bretag shows academic integrity is changing
Academic integrity efforts are evolving fast, with 2025 prize entries focusing on generative AI and institution-wide strategies.
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Globally Competitive? What International Students Are Really Experiencing in the UK
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
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
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
The UK’s immigration reforms must protect international students, whose presence boosts skills, innovation and the economy.
‘What the hell just happened?’ Australia’s flirtation with a levy on international students – By Professor Andrew Norton
For an Australian reader the UK immigration white paper’s proposal for a levy on international student fee revenue sounds familiar. In mid-2023 just such a levy was suggested for Australia by the interim report of a major higher education policy review. Like its UK version, the idea was to reinvest levy revenue in…
Higher Education franchising is not the problem. Rogue providers and regulatory gaps are
Gaps in regulation - not franchising itself - enable abuse, and closing them is key to restoring trust in the model.
New Government, familiar problems – By Chris Husbands
Universities face stark choices as financial pressures mount, political support wanes, and sector-wide reform looms.
Ripple effects of US DEI backlash: What should UK universities do?
As global anti-DEI sentiment grows, UK universities must uphold inclusive values to remain competitive and principled on the world stage.
Liberating the library to foster student belonging
Reimagining university libraries - through trust-based borrowing, relational service and child-friendly spaces - can transform student belonging and wellbeing.