There are times, as a scholar from another country, that events in your adopted home catch you off guard. The fears of those around you are so far removed from your own experience that you are baffled by them. Sometimes, this simply demands that you learn more about the society…
A growing crisis in boys' education demands urgent action, with half a million fewer males entering higher education over a decade.
Teachers and admissions staff often disagree on UCAS personal statements, highlighting the need for clearer, transparent university guidance.
Despite calls to cut red tape, higher education remains burdened by overlapping regulation, risking quality and financial sustainability.
The creation of Skills England marks the UK government’s latest attempt to reform the post-16 skills system, aiming to better align education, training, and industrial priorities to drive economic growth. However, the new agency faces significant challenges, including limited autonomy, complex cross-departmental coordination, tensions between national and local priorities, and…
With Skills England expected to formally begin operating next month, a new report from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) shows that this government agency is likely to face an uphill struggle as it seeks to become a credible and respected organisation both within and outside government. Written by Tom…
In a 2014 lecture, John Denham proposed radical reforms to halve tuition fees by redirecting public funding into teaching and diversifying university pathways.
The Third Sector Forum has fostered collaboration, shifted narratives, and helped secure £2 million to advance equality in education.
The higher education sector must urgently reform its workforce model to meet evolving demands and ensure financial sustainability.
A coordinated approach to post-16 education could enhance collaboration, align skills with industry needs, and boost economic growth.