Re-framing the Arts and Humanities
Arts and Humanities are vital for economic and societal impact, requiring equal recognition in research, policy, and employability strategies.
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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].
The Danger of Homogenisation: Why specialist HEIs are crucial to the success of UK Higher Education and the Government’s priorities
Specialist higher education institutions are essential for diversity, innovation, and economic growth, yet face challenges from homogenisation and policy pressures.
A legislative solution to student suicide prevention: advocating for opt-out consent in response to student welfare concerns
An opt-out consent system for welfare contact could transform student safeguarding, ensuring timely intervention and preventing tragic losses.
The Power of Storytelling: Women Shaping Leadership and Change
Women’s leadership, though vital for resilience and innovation, remains hindered by systemic barriers, especially for women of colour.
The Future of AI Is Uncertain, And It’s Up to Us
Jack Goodman reviews AI Snake Oil, highlighting its critique of AI hype and the need for universities to shape AI’s future impact.
The case for social action
As Student Hubs closes, it urges universities to invest in student social action to enhance access, employability, and civic engagement.
‘Betraying an entire generation of students’? What do Trump University and Matt Goodwin’s excoriating new book tell us about universities today?
Browsing in a good bookshop sure beats scouring the internet for things to read. And when I was recently in my local independent bookshop (the Book House in Thame since you ask), I stumbled across a new biography of Donald Trump focusing on his pre-politics business career. Seeing that the…
How removing funding disparities for ‘disruptor institutions’ could help fulfil the ambition of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement
The University of Buckingham advocates for fairer tuition loan eligibility under the Lifelong Learning Entitlement to support accelerated degrees.
Excluding Level 7 modules from the LLE is a huge, missed opportunity
The exclusion of postgraduate study from the Lifelong Learning Entitlement risks missing opportunities to address advanced skills gaps in the UK.
It’s not too late to fix the Renters’ Rights Bill
The Renters’ Rights Bill must address student housing concerns to prevent reduced supply, higher costs, and electoral consequences for Labour.