Realising the collaborative advantage of the Healthcare Education Consortium
Collaborative healthcare degree apprenticeships can help address NHS workforce shortages, meeting future demand while ensuring financial sustainability for universities.
Policy area: Skills, employability and civic
From Potholes to Progress: How Higher Education is Driving Solutions to the UK’s Pressing Challenges
Swansea University researchers have developed self-healing road surfaces using plant spores, potentially extending road lifespan by 30% and reducing repair costs.
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.
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.
Degree Apprenticeships in England: What Can We Learn from the Experiences of Apprentices, Employers, and Education and Training Providers?
The Edge Foundation's new report explores the rapid growth of Degree Apprenticeships, their challenges, and policy recommendations to enhance access, employer engagement, and regulatory efficiency.
Exporting Degrees, Importing Responsibility: Rethinking Careers Support for International Graduates
Universities must support international graduates beyond campus life, empowering them to thrive globally and transform industries and communities.
Rethinking the value of internationalisation in higher education
Vocational institutions like RAU showcase how holistic international partnerships can address global challenges and drive sustainable innovation.
Make Universities Great Again
JD Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy offers insights into how higher education can foster upward mobility despite systemic barriers.
Despite being global leader, UK cannot afford to rest on its laurels in digital, AI and green skills
The UK leads globally in equipping graduates with future-ready skills but must innovate further to maintain its competitive edge.