HEPI Guest Post

Effective cross-disciplinary research requires overcoming functional silos, fostering strong communication, and ensuring research problems justify collaboration across disciplines.

AI is reshaping student placement applications, requiring universities to balance technological advantages with ethical awareness, authenticity, and digital literacy support.

International student interest in UK courses surged in late 2024 and early 2025, with growing demand for Health, Engineering, and Science fields driving trends.

UK higher education institutions must balance short-term survival with long-term strategic planning to sustain their mission for future generations.

Students seek clarity on AI use in assessments, urging universities to provide consistent policies and transparent engagement to reduce anxiety.

The challenges of credit transfer in the UK mirror those in the US, highlighting systemic barriers that require proactive, sector-wide reform.

The government must critically assess whether the post-2012 higher education market serves the public interest or prioritizes private profit.

The OfS must shift from baseline assessments to continuous enhancement, fostering innovation and sector autonomy through a "fremragende" approach.

Universities using student engagement analytics are improving continuation rates, effectively targeting at-risk students with early interventions and support.

The UK’s school curriculum neglects engineering, missing an opportunity to develop creativity, practical skills, and inclusive, real-world learning.