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The HEPI Blog aims to make brief, incisive contributions to the higher education policy landscape. It is circulated to our subscribers and published online. We welcome guest submissions, which should follow our Instructions for Blog Authors. Submissions should be sent to our Blog Editor, Josh Freeman, at [email protected].

  • Manifesto idea #20: Sophie Heaton (@ucenmcr)

    24 May 2018 by Sophie Heaton

    This blog is part of the series featuring ideas contained in the new HEPI-Brightside report, Reaching the parts of society universities have missed: A manifesto for the new Director for Fair Access and Participation. It introduces perspectives from schools and colleges and showcases the idea from Sophie Heaton, Higher Education Outreach Officer…

  • Manifesto idea #19: Pete Mercer (@mercerPete @StonewallUK)

    24 May 2018 by Pete Mercer

    This blog is part of the series featuring ideas contained in the new HEPI-Brightside report, Reaching the parts of society universities have missed: A manifesto for the new Director for Fair Access and Participation. It showcases the idea from Pete Mercer, Head of Public Sector Membership Programmes at Stonewall. While many assume…

  • Manifesto idea #18: Dan McEvoy (@Refugee_Support)

    23 May 2018 by Dan McEvoy

    This blog is part of the series featuring ideas contained in the new HEPI-Brightside report, Reaching the parts of society universities have missed: A manifesto for the new Director for Fair Access and Participation. It showcases the idea from Dan McEvoy, Specialist Higher Education Support Worker at the Refugee Support Network. The…

  • Manifesto idea #17: Conor Ryan (@conorfryan formerly @suttontrust)

    23 May 2018 by Conor Ryan

    This blog is part of the series featuring ideas contained in the new HEPI-Brightside report, Reaching the parts of society universities have missed: A manifesto for the new Director for Fair Access and Participation. It showcases the idea from Conor Ryan, formerly Director of Research at the Sutton Trust. Fairness should be…

  • Manifesto idea #16: Andrew Berwick (@Andrew_TAP @theaccessp)

    22 May 2018 by Andrew Berwick

    This blog is part of the series featuring ideas contained in the new HEPI-Brightside report, Reaching the parts of society universities have missed: A manifesto for the new Director for Fair Access and Participation. It showcases the idea from Andrew Berwick, Chief Executive of The Access Project (TAP). Effective programmes change young…

  • Manifesto idea #15: Anand Shukla (@anandshukla200 @bright_tweets)

    22 May 2018 by Anand Shukla

    This blog is part of the series featuring ideas contained in the new HEPI-Brightside report, Reaching the parts of society universities have missed: A manifesto for the new Director for Fair Access and Participation. It introduces perspectives from third sector organisations and showcases the idea from Anand Shukla, Chief Executive of Brightside.…

  • Manifesto idea #14: Beth Taswell (@BethTaswell)

    21 May 2018 by Beth Taswell

    This blog is part of the series featuring ideas contained in the new HEPI-Brightside report, Reaching the parts of society universities have missed: A manifesto for the new Director for Fair Access and Participation. It showcases the idea from Beth Taswell, Care Leaver and Young Adult Carer Support Officer, City, University of…

  • Manifesto idea #13: Jim Dickinson (@jim_dickinson @UnionUEA)

    21 May 2018 by Jim Dickinson

    This blog is part of the series featuring ideas contained in the new HEPI-Brightside report, Reaching the parts of society universities have missed: A manifesto for the new Director for Fair Access and Participation. It showcases the idea from Jim Dickinson, Chief of Staff at UEA Students. The old Office for Fair…

  • Strategies for success

    19 May 2018 by Diana Beech

    Earlier this month, HEPI collaborated with PwC to host a roundtable dinner in London on the importance of creating and implementing robust university strategies. The event was attended by senior leaders from across the region and was the third in a series of HEPI/PwC roundtables focusing on the key strategic challenges…

  • Manifesto idea #12: Shakira Martin (@ShakiraSweet1)

    18 May 2018 by Shakira Sweet

    This blog is part of the series featuring ideas contained in the new HEPI-Brightside report, Reaching the parts of society universities have missed: A manifesto for the new Director for Fair Access and Participation. It showcases the idea from Shakira Sweet, President of the National Union of Students (NUS). Even with the…