This HEPI blog was kindly authored by QAA Scotland’s Amy Eberlin. QAA Scotland has today launched the new website for Scotland’s Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP), managed in partnership with the College Development Network (CDN). STEP is a new national enhancement programme that enables Scotland’s colleges and universities to work together…
The development of research culture indicators is critical for REF2029, balancing institutional metrics with individual accountability.
UK universities face financial strain from over-reliance on international enrolments, underscoring the need for sustainable global recruitment strategies.
The QS International Student Survey highlights international students’ priorities: career outcomes, affordability, sustainability, and AI integration in UK higher education.
Universities are emerging as catalysts for place-based innovation, reshaping regional economies through digital transformation and industry partnerships.
We should measure grade inflation but focus on how universities support disadvantaged students to exceed prior expectations.
The Blair government’s goal of increasing higher education participation has led to diminishing salary premiums for graduates, exacerbating student debt and job market struggles.
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Sarah Stevens, Director of Strategy at the Russell Group. It is no secret that the fiscal envelope for the upcoming Budget and 1-year Spending Review is looking extremely tight. Ever since the election, the government has been at pains to emphasise the difficult…
Student leaders urge MPs to amend the Renters' Rights Bill to end guarantor requirements, which disproportionately harm vulnerable students.
AI-generated feedback offers immediate, interactive guidance that could enhance learning, but poses risks of inaccuracy and higher costs.