As Goldsmiths launches a Civic University Agreement co-developed with 11 anchor institutions in the London Borough of Lewisham, Warden Professor Frances Corner OBE reflects on what Civic Engagement means for London in the era of levelling up. Frances is on Twitter @FCorner. London is in the firing line these days.…
This speech was delivered by HEPI’s Director, Nick Hillman, to a private meeting of the World Universities Network on the afternoon of 14 October 2021. Introduction It is a huge pleasure to be here. Thank you for inviting me to address your prestigious and important group. The Higher Education Policy…
The Spending Review is just a few days away. There’s not much more than can be said about it … except perhaps three things. 1. The question I am most commonly asked at the moment is: ‘What will be in the Spending Review?’ It is interesting to speculate but it…
This guest blog was written by Sarah Stevens, Director of Policy at the Russell Group. As we look ahead to the Spending Review later this month, it is clear the Government faces a range of challenging decisions. How best to revitalise the UK economy, level up communities across the country…
Saskia Loer Hansen, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Engagement) and Professor Kathy Daniels, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Engagement), Aston University. The 2021/22 academic year has seen record numbers of young people starting undergraduate programmes in the UK. According to UCAS, on 30 June 2021 (the final deadline to apply for up to five courses)…
This blog was written by Peter Scott who is Emeritus Professor of Higher Education Studies at the UCL Institute of Education and Commissioner for Fair Access in Scotland. My new book – Retreat or Resolution? Tackling the Crisis of Mass Higher Education – which is published by Policy Press today…
This blog was kindly contributed by Lavinia Sandu, a current MSc student at Kings College London. Lavinia would like to thank Graham Towl who supervised this study for his guidance. Whenever the subject comes up, most people are surprised to learn that one-in-three women experience sexual violence in the UK and that…
There has been no shortage of education events at this week’s Tory Party Conference – mainly on the fringe programme but with a little education action in the main auditorium too. No one could have gone to all of the education-themed events, as some have overlapped, but here are some…
This blog was kindly contributed by Tej Nathwani, Principal Research (Economist) at HESA. Introduction Enhancing social mobility by ensuring there is equal opportunity for all and delivering more equitable growth across regions are policy objectives of governments in all UK nations. Higher education is expected to have an important role…
This blog was kindly contributed by Arda Ozcubukcu, co-founder and director of NeuroSight. Arda is on Twitter @ArdaOzcubukcu. An open and honest conversation around drugs does not exist within and across higher education institutions. Staff and students do not believe there is an environment in which they can freely express…