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The Office for Students’ new harassment rules lack clear, universal procedures, risking unfair outcomes for victims and the accused.
UK university leaders are exploring collaborative strategies to tackle financial pressures and adapt to declining student numbers.
Edward Venning reviews timely works by Rob Henderson and Eric Kaufmann, highlighting urgent lessons for universities navigating cultural conflicts.
Generative AI is transforming higher education, driving curriculum reform, ethical debate, and workforce readiness while reshaping academic interests globally.
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement offers transformative potential, but urgent clarity and infrastructure investment are needed to realize its goals.
A holistic, coordinated tertiary education approach could revitalize post-18 education, balancing central governance with regional needs and institutional autonomy.
HEPI's internship program has brought immense value to the organisation, benefiting not just interns but the think tank itself.
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by QAA Scotland’s Amy Eberlin. QAA Scotland has today launched the new website for Scotland’s Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP), managed in partnership with the College Development Network (CDN). STEP is a new national enhancement programme that enables Scotland’s colleges and universities to work together…
The development of research culture indicators is critical for REF2029, balancing institutional metrics with individual accountability.
UK universities face financial strain from over-reliance on international enrolments, underscoring the need for sustainable global recruitment strategies.