Teachers need support to understand what’s needed in the UCAS personal statement
Teachers and admissions staff often disagree on UCAS personal statements, highlighting the need for clearer, transparent university guidance.
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So now will the government take the chainsaw to HE regulation?
Despite calls to cut red tape, higher education remains burdened by overlapping regulation, risking quality and financial sustainability.
Weekend Reading: Rethinking the Cost of Higher Education – A Lecture Revisited
In a 2014 lecture, John Denham proposed radical reforms to halve tuition fees by redirecting public funding into teaching and diversifying university pathways.
Collaboration in Action: The Third Sector Forum and the OfS Equality Agenda
The Third Sector Forum has fostered collaboration, shifted narratives, and helped secure £2 million to advance equality in education.
Embracing Workforce Diversity in Higher Education for a Sustainable Future
The higher education sector must urgently reform its workforce model to meet evolving demands and ensure financial sustainability.
‘How can I know what I think till I see what I say?’: How AI is changing education and writing
Following HEPI’s recent Policy Note on students’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), HEPI Director Nick Hillman reviews a new book from the United States on what AI means for writing. ‘ChatGPT cannot write.’ It’s a bold statement but one near the start of the new book More Than Words: How to Think about…
Bridging Further and Higher Education: Building a Truly Tertiary Education System
A coordinated approach to post-16 education could enhance collaboration, align skills with industry needs, and boost economic growth.
Making a sustained case for international student mobility
Expanding global mobility opportunities is essential for student success, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and ensuring inclusive access to international experiences.
Strengthening data and insights into our changing university research landscape by Jessica Corner
Research England is strengthening oversight and support to help universities navigate financial pressures and sustain research excellence.
However: The Curriculum and Assessment review
The interim curriculum review highlights system strengths but repeatedly signals unresolved challenges in equity, attainment, and qualification pathways.