On Tuesday 13 May 2025, HEPI is hosting a roundtable dinner in London, during which Elsevier will share insights from the development of the 4th Generation University global community. This community envisions universities as orchestrators of regional innovation ecosystems, achieving societal and economic impact through partnerships with industry, government and…
There are times, as a scholar from another country, that events in your adopted home catch you off guard. The fears of those around you are so far removed from your own experience that you are baffled by them. Sometimes, this simply demands that you learn more about the society…
Despite calls to cut red tape, higher education remains burdened by overlapping regulation, risking quality and financial sustainability.
With Skills England expected to formally begin operating next month, a new report from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) shows that this government agency is likely to face an uphill struggle as it seeks to become a credible and respected organisation both within and outside government. Written by Tom…
The creation of Skills England marks the UK government’s latest attempt to reform the post-16 skills system, aiming to better align education, training, and industrial priorities to drive economic growth. However, the new agency faces significant challenges, including limited autonomy, complex cross-departmental coordination, tensions between national and local priorities, and…
The Third Sector Forum has fostered collaboration, shifted narratives, and helped secure £2 million to advance equality in education.
A coordinated approach to post-16 education could enhance collaboration, align skills with industry needs, and boost economic growth.
The UK's AI growth ambitions clash with restrictive visa policies, risking talent loss and undermining the AI Action Plan’s objectives.