Weekend Reading: Education and Scholarship – An overlooked solution to the teaching dilemma
Balancing research and teaching is critical for UK universities, yet undervaluation of teaching-focused roles hinders staff progression and satisfaction.
HEPI Guest Post
Bridging the innovation gap: how universities outside Mayoral Combined Authorities can bridge the innovation gap and make the case for investment based on need
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Paul Angrave, Director of Public Affairs and Engagement and William Wells, Deputy Director of Research & Enterprise at the University of Leicester. This blog is part of series of HEPI publications marking twenty five years of devolution. This includes: As UK Research and…
The case for the devolution of higher education policy
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by the Rt Hon. Professor John Denham. John Denham was a Labour MP from 1992 to 2015. As a Cabinet Minister, he served as Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills (2007 to 2009) and Communities and Local Government (2009 to 10). He is…
People, Culture and Environment in REF 2029: time to test it out
Testing begins for the REF 2029 PCE Pilot, exploring research culture indicators and refining assessment methods for future implementation.
Scottish Social Mobility Index 2024
The Scottish Social Mobility Index reveals strong university access efforts but highlights retention challenges in advancing social mobility.
Progress towards diverse governing bodies: Advance HE launches 2024 report on diversity in governance
The 2024 Diversity of Governors in Higher Education Report highlights strides in board diversity and underscores persistent gaps in representation.
2024 English Social Mobility Index
The English Social Mobility Index, which is compiled by London South Bank University (LSBU), has been published by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) since 2021. The Index measures the social distance travelled by socio-economically disadvantaged graduates from each higher education institution in England as well as the proportion of…
In defence of international education
Professor Elena Rodriguez-Falcon FREng PFHEA is the Provost and Chief Academic Officer of international education provider Study Group. When I first travelled to the UK from my home in Mexico as a postgraduate international student 27 years ago, my father’s words were ringing in my ears. The UK was the…
Dreams Drowned in Dust — from a white coat to a red bridal gown
Living between two worlds, Naimat Zafary sheds light on the erased dreams and enduring resilience of Afghan women under Taliban rule.
The myth of the organisational silo: or, clever tits and silly robins
The 'silo' metaphor in academia obscures power dynamics and conflict, framing organizational differences as pathological rather than integral.