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It’s International Women’s Day. Today on the site, Professor Lisa-Dionne Morris explores the critical role of Black women in academia and industry leadership, particularly in Engineering and STEM, highlighting their groundbreaking contributions and the systemic barriers that persist. Read that piece here. Below, HEPI’s own Rose Stephenson challenges us to…
To tackle inequality in higher education, interventions must be designed with scalability in mind to ensure lasting, widespread impact.
Inclusive research enhances quality, equity, and innovation across sectors, requiring shared language, collaboration, and systemic commitment for lasting impact.
Effective cross-disciplinary research requires overcoming functional silos, fostering strong communication, and ensuring research problems justify collaboration across disciplines.
AI is reshaping student placement applications, requiring universities to balance technological advantages with ethical awareness, authenticity, and digital literacy support.
International student interest in UK courses surged in late 2024 and early 2025, with growing demand for Health, Engineering, and Science fields driving trends.
UK higher education institutions must balance short-term survival with long-term strategic planning to sustain their mission for future generations.
Students seek clarity on AI use in assessments, urging universities to provide consistent policies and transparent engagement to reduce anxiety.
The challenges of credit transfer in the UK mirror those in the US, highlighting systemic barriers that require proactive, sector-wide reform.
The government must critically assess whether the post-2012 higher education market serves the public interest or prioritizes private profit.