Opportunity is a shared challenge
Russell Group universities are expanding access and support for disadvantaged students—but lasting change needs stronger government partnership.
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Promoting Civic Action through Service Learning
***HEPI and the UPP Foundation will host a free webinar tomorrow, Wednesday 4 June at 1pm on embedding employability and civic action into the curriculum. There is still time to register your place: Sign up here*** London South Bank University (LSBU) launched its Energy Advice Centre (EAC) in January 2023.…
Securing the Future: The case for Pension Reform in Post-92 Institutions
Portsmouth’s innovative pension reforms and cost-saving measures have stabilised finances, but systemic change remains urgently needed.
UK International Education Strategy – how it began and what should come next
Ruth Arnold urges the UK to craft an international education strategy that serves global learners and national interests alike.
Everything Must Change So Everything Can Stay the Same: Internationalisation at a Crossroads
UK universities risk collapse as cosmetic reforms mask deep strategic failures in internationalisation, warns Vincenzo Raimo.
Supporting their success: Uncovering the underrepresentation of Chinese students in Higher Education
Chinese students remain underrepresented in UK student leadership - Baiyu Liu’s election at KCLSU marks a powerful first step.
Storm in the Quad: A Tale of Universities at the Crossroads
Universities face urgent threats from financial strain and flawed governance—challenges that demand bold, sector-wide reform today.
Making Fourth Generation Universities intentional: sounds good but what does it mean?
Fourth Generation Universities unite teaching, research and civic purpose to tackle real-world challenges through bold, strategic partnerships.
Only connect: why investing in relational infrastructure is critical for universities
Universities must invest in ‘relational infrastructure’ to reconnect with communities and prove their real-world public value.
English language requirements under the microscope: Do you have what it takes to meet your university’s English language entry requirements for international students?
English language entry requirements are under scrutiny—could UK university staff pass the same tests faced by international students?