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John Cope, Independent Strategic Advisor, & Senior Counsel (Education & Skills), PLMR. Former Executive Director, UCAS; & former Non Exec Director, IfATE. Shortly before leaving UCAS, I oversaw the publication last year of a fantastic series of analyses called Journey to a Million. This considered the demographic realities of applications…
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Sarah Stevens, Director of Strategy at the Russell Group. It is no secret that the fiscal envelope for the upcoming Budget and 1-year Spending Review is looking extremely tight. Ever since the election, the government has been at pains to emphasise the difficult…
Student leaders urge MPs to amend the Renters' Rights Bill to end guarantor requirements, which disproportionately harm vulnerable students.
AI-generated feedback offers immediate, interactive guidance that could enhance learning, but poses risks of inaccuracy and higher costs.
Postgraduate loan systems differ across the UK, influencing student choices and highlighting key disparities in funding, fees, and living cost support.
Affordability is a growing obstacle for UK Master's students, demanding clearer communication about funding, costs, and realistic financial expectations.
Collaborative digital research infrastructure streamlines research processes, fostering innovation, reducing bureaucracy, and enhancing research security.
The University of Plymouth’s partnership with CoachBright aims to close the attainment and continuation gaps for underrepresented students, fostering belonging and academic success through individual coaching and tailored support programmes.
The evolving relationship between universities and the UK government highlights the delicate balance between institutional autonomy and alignment with political priorities, with current economic challenges potentially fostering closer collaboration without sacrificing autonomy.
Nick Hillman, HEPI’s Director, takes a look at the new book ‘Born to Rule: The Making and Remaking of the British Elite’ by Aaron Reeves (Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Oxford) and Sam Friedman (Professor of Sociology at the LSE). As the last book I…