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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 #32: Justin Madders MP (@justinmadders)

    4 June 2018 by Justin Madders

    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 Justin Madders MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Social Mobility. The…

  • Manifesto idea #31: Robert Halfon MP (@halfon4harlowMP)

    4 June 2018 by Robert Halfon

    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 the perspectives from politicians and showcases the idea from the Rt Hon. Robert Halfon MP, Chair…

  • Manifesto idea #30: Sonia Sodha (@soniasodha)

    1 June 2018 by Sonia Sodha

    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 Sonia Sodha, Chief Leader Writer at The Observer. If we were really committed…

  • Manifesto idea #29: Rosemary Bennett (@RosieDBennett)

    1 June 2018 by Rosemary Bennett

    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 the perspectives from journalists and showcases the idea from Rosemary Bennett, Education Editor at The Times. The…

  • Manifesto idea #28: Nik Miller (@bridge_group)

    31 May 2018 by Nik Miller

    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 Nik Miller, Chief Executive at the Bridge Group. Beyond matters immediately within the…

  • Manifesto idea #27: Megan Dunn (@EqualityinHE @AdvanceHE)

    31 May 2018 by Megan Dunn

    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 Megan Dunn, Senior Policy Advisor at the Equalities Challenge Unit (now Advance HE).…

  • Manifesto idea #26: Diana Beech (@dianajbeech)

    30 May 2018 by Diana Beech

    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 Diana Beech, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Higher Education Policy Institute…

  • Manifesto idea #25: Ryan Shorthouse (@RyanShorthouse @WeAreBrightBlue)

    30 May 2018 by Ryan Shorthouse

    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 Ryan Shorthouse, Director of Bright Blue. Decision makers and opinion formers should stop…

  • Manifesto idea #24: Lorraine Dearden (@lorrainedearden)

    29 May 2018 by Lorraine Dearden

    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 Lorraine Dearden, Professor of Economics and Social Statistics at University College London and Research…

  • Manifesto idea #23: Nick Hillman (@nickhillman)

    29 May 2018 by Nick Hillman

    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 the perspectives from think tanks and research institutes, and showcases the idea from Nick Hillman, Director…