When levelling up was popular in political and media circles, it was a source of bemusement to some of us in Higher Education. After all, universities as anchor institutions have been helping level up our communities and delivering economic impact for decades, or even longer. Coventry University Group is now…
I am an advocate for education technology. It is a growing force for good, providing great solutions to real problems: Products and services that solve these problems will continue to take root. All that said, we have not seen the widespread transformation in education that technology promised to deliver, and…
In recent years, financial pressures have mounted across the entirety of the UK higher education (HE) sector, and have left many institutions in an exceptionally vulnerable position. In England alone, 43% of institutions are expected to face a financial deficit for 2024-25, prompting the House of Commons Education Select Committee…
The Government wants English universities to play a greater civic role in their localities. But new research shows universities are failing to invest in the people who perform this work, putting local relationships at risk. A new report from the National Civic Impact Accelerator (NCIA) programme, funded by Research England…
Universities must harness AI’s promise with caution, ensuring innovation enhances rather than undermines education, equity and academic integrity.
A clear, authentic personal brand helps university leaders build trust, amplify impact, and future-proof their careers in a changing sector.
Digital learning portfolios offer students lifelong, portable proof of skills, enhancing global mobility and aligning education with workforce needs.
University rankings have long been a trusted, if controversial, proxy for quality. Students use them to decide where to study. Policymakers use them to shape funding. Universities use them to benchmark themselves against competitors. But in an AI-powered world, are these rankings still measuring what matters? If we’ve learned anything…
A proposed 6% levy on international student fees could cost the University of Manchester £43 million annually and risk sector-wide harm.
Ethnically minoritised careers staff face burnout, exclusion, and microaggressions, yet structural reform and inclusive leadership offer hope.