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WEEKEND READING: Why Scotland’s student funding system is “unfair, unsustainable, unaffordable” and needs to be replaced with a graduate contribution model
Thanks to the CDBU and to HEPI for the invitation to attend and take part in today’s discussion. My speech today has been titled ‘A graduate contribution model’. Of course, for UK graduates not from Scotland, I’m sure they would make the point that they very much do contribute through…
Despite being global leader, UK cannot afford to rest on its laurels in digital, AI and green skills
The UK leads globally in equipping graduates with future-ready skills but must innovate further to maintain its competitive edge.
Leveraging European Partnerships in Medical Education
The UK can address its medical workforce crisis by partnering with European universities, creating accessible pathways for aspiring doctors.
A matter of time: why our universities can’t crack the part-time postgrad code
UK universities must improve clarity and empathy in addressing part-time postgraduate learners’ practical needs and timetabling challenges.
Post-Levelling Up: A New Agenda for Regional Inequality in Higher Education
Regional inequalities in higher education persist, with FSM learner progression improving yet widening gaps between regions and non-FSM learners.
University 4.0: A Vision for the Future of Higher Education
University 4.0 reimagines higher education as a driver of inclusive innovation and socioeconomic impact through collaboration and place-based transformation.
Start from where you are: why digital transformation is more than a final destination
Digital transformation in universities demands a balance between immediate improvements and long-term goals, driven by aligned leadership and strategic choices.
The LLE and Five-year Integrated Masters Degrees
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement raises crucial questions about affordability, social mobility, and clarity for universities and prospective students.
Universities aren’t entitled to autonomy. They have to earn it
Will Bridget Phillipson cut the sector’s autonomy in 2025? The sector has traded away its self-determination for years, so the answer must be yes … unless we rethink autonomy as a tool for engagement.