Higher Education franchising is not the problem. Rogue providers and regulatory gaps are
Gaps in regulation - not franchising itself - enable abuse, and closing them is key to restoring trust in the model.
HEPI Guest Post
New Government, familiar problems – By Chris Husbands
Universities face stark choices as financial pressures mount, political support wanes, and sector-wide reform looms.
Ripple effects of US DEI backlash: What should UK universities do?
As global anti-DEI sentiment grows, UK universities must uphold inclusive values to remain competitive and principled on the world stage.
Liberating the library to foster student belonging
Reimagining university libraries - through trust-based borrowing, relational service and child-friendly spaces - can transform student belonging and wellbeing.
After a Dip in 2024, are UK International Student Visas Poised to Return to their Previous Peak?
UK student visa applications fell 12% in 2024, but surging demand from Nepal and Pakistan suggests resilience in key markets.
How does UK research support Government’s five missions, and should universities align with them?
A new analysis shows over a third of UK research supports health goals, sparking debate on aligning science with politics.
What does our future workforce look like – and how are universities responding?
Russell Group universities are forging local partnerships to upskill workers and meet the UK’s urgent graduate workforce demands.
Renters’ Rights Bill – The Devil’s in the Detail
Major reforms to student housing under the Renters' Rights Bill risk disrupting accommodation supply, raising costs, and creating administrative chaos.
Advising in a time of uncertainty
Financial instability in higher education is creating major challenges for students and advisers navigating university choices and applications.
Thinking about the support of Chinese students: a response to HEPI’s recent report
Manchester academics challenge broad-brush approaches to Chinese student integration, prompting a reflective response from report author Pippa Ebel.