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This blog was written by Rose Stephenson, Director of Policy and Advocacy at HEPI. Free speech is back in the news. Implementing the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 was paused shortly after the general election to allow time for the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Philipson, to…
PJ Hemmaway is steering Manchester's digital transformation with scalable systems, data integration, and inclusive, student-centered technology strategies.
Vocational institutions like RAU showcase how holistic international partnerships can address global challenges and drive sustainable innovation.
The UK higher education business model faces a financial crisis; equitable transnational partnerships are required to ensure sustainability.
JD Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy offers insights into how higher education can foster upward mobility despite systemic barriers.
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…
The UK leads globally in equipping graduates with future-ready skills but must innovate further to maintain its competitive edge.
The UK can address its medical workforce crisis by partnering with European universities, creating accessible pathways for aspiring doctors.
UK universities must improve clarity and empathy in addressing part-time postgraduate learners’ practical needs and timetabling challenges.
Regional inequalities in higher education persist, with FSM learner progression improving yet widening gaps between regions and non-FSM learners.