The KEF dashboards are out and there is a trove of evidence about how universities make their places better and the economy stronger. James Coe asks whether it's time to better reward this work and fund knowledge exchange differently.| Wonkhe
Postgraduates are often overlooked in belonging initiatives. Katy Burgess and Rachel Wilson outline some practical steps that could make a difference| Wonkhe
Universities run on heritage, tacit understandings and institutional memory. Kurt Barling explains why this means the sector must take control of how AI is designed and deployed| Wonkhe
A change in the political weather doesn't make it less important to ensure your curriculum is for everyone. Ann Barnes and Keith D. Parry explain.| Wonkhe
Former Teaching Excellence Framework chair Chris Husbands and deputy chair Janice Kay unpick the Office for Students’ proposals for the future shape of the exercise| Wonkhe
Jim Dickinson argues that the Office for Students’ new quality proposals sideline the very student voices they claim to champion – and risk undermining trust in higher education regulation| Wonkhe
Dilly Fung has been on assessment panels throughout the TEF’s history. She considers how proposed revisions will impact those making the judgements| Wonkhe
As universities rely increasingly on international fees, Daniel Sokol asks whether financial pressure is blinding institutions to a growing trade in deception| Wonkhe
This week on the podcast we examine OfS' proposed overhaul of England's quality system, as radical reforms seek to integrate the Teaching Excellence Framework with minimum standards| Wonkhe
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag brings an unlikely pairing of literary giants| Wonkhe
There's something for everyone in the latest rethink of the Teaching Excellence Framework, but - as David Kernohan suggests - bringing disparate approaches together can highlight fundamental weaknesses| Wonkhe
Brian Culleton spoke to staff across different universities about their experiences when Ofsted comes to call. The picture he found was one of teams lacking support from the wider institution| Wonkhe
Institutions are wary of speaking about Israel's actions in Gaza, but that silence has consequences, argues Aneeza Pervez| Wonkhe
Jim Dickinson examines the long-awaited Public Office (Accountability) Bill and its far-reaching implications for higher education – where honesty will no longer be optional, but enforceable| Wonkhe
Though many arguments are being marshalled against reducing carbon emissions, David Duncan argues that the higher education sector must continue trying to lead the way| Wonkhe
From covert mergers to regulatory complacency, Jim Dickinson reveals how market logic is reshaping UK higher education – and why the fate of Buckingham could set a troubling precedent| Wonkhe
Debbie McVitty talks to the heads of institution of the universities of Greenwich and Kent to explore the possibilities and next steps for the proposed new multi university group| Wonkhe
At Canterbury School of Art and Design, part of the federated University for the Creative Arts, Hedley Roberts argues that a large scale provider can often be at odds with its human purpose| Wonkhe
David Kernohan wonders how England's regulatory apparatus will cope with a "super-university"| Wonkhe
While university mergers promise unification without disruption, Jim Dickinson examines a wealth of European evidence that warns otherwise – and argues that students must be true partners in shaping what comes next| Wonkhe
This week on the podcast we examine the bombshell merger announcement between the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent| Wonkhe
It's well known that higher tariff providers did well this recruitment cycle. But what is going on? David Kernohan gets stuck in to the data| Wonkhe
Rather than an assessment arms race, Duna Sabri calls for a response to artificial intelligence grounded in subject knowledge| Wonkhe
While new ONS figures show a lower suicide rate among students than their peers, Bob Abrahart warns this framing masks deeper inequalities and systemic failures within universities| Wonkhe
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag goes all calendrical| Wonkhe
Mature student numbers have seen more than a decade of decline. For Rachel Hewitt, it’s high time this was turned around Mature student numbers have seen more than a decade of declines. For Rachel Hewitt, it’s high time this was turned around| Wonkhe
Jim Dickinson explores new polling that reveals a worsening picture of students' physical and mental health, undermining their academic success| Wonkhe
For Day Four of Eurovision week, Jim Dickinson reaches the Netherlands - where universities are challenging budget cuts and nationalist policies imposed by the populists| Wonkhe
The number one way to accommodate disabled students is by giving them extra time - but it's increasingly time they don't have. Jim Dickinson runs the numbers and assesses the impacts The number one way to accommodate disabled students is by giving them extra time - but it's increasingly time they don't have. Jim Dickinson runs the numbers and assesses the impacts| Wonkhe
The fundamentals of the system for student support in England were put place before most of them born. Jim Dickinson argues for change to alleviate poverty and support opportunity The fundamentals of the system for student support in England were put place before most of them born. Jim Dickinson argues for change to alleviate poverty and support opportunity| Wonkhe
We are now just days away from Report stage of the Renter’s Rights Bill - but major trouble may well be coming when it comes to students.| Wonkhe
One of the arguments underpinning this past weekend’s Junior Doctors strike surrounds inflation.| Wonkhe
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking views on its guidance on single sex spaces and services. Jim Dickinson urges universities to do the same| Wonkhe
The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent are moving together into a single governance structure. Mark Leach and David Kernohan report on the sector's first "super university"| Wonkhe
Despite the wealth of student services, many still fall through the cracks. Buxi Duan makes the case for a proactive, data-informed approach to support through academic coaching| Wonkhe
Ben Lewis argues that universities can meet rising student demand for mental health support by focusing on leadership, partnerships, and smarter tools| Wonkhe
OfS is again flirting with the idea of linking tuition fees to TEF outcomes – a proposal that, as Paul Ashwin argues, is as unworkable now as it was a decade ago.| Wonkhe
Mack Marshall and Jim Dickinson chart a summer of startling student stories – from hidden hardship to systemic neglect – and warn that silence in higher education is costing students dearly Mack Marshall and Jim Dickinson chart a summer of startling student stories – from hidden hardship to systemic neglect – and warn that silence in higher education is costing students dearly| Wonkhe
A new independent report by higher education expert Dilly Fung for the Office for Students fillets the latest TEF submissions of 31 providers that improved their rating since the last exercise to see what can be learned about how to improve learning and teaching.| Wonkhe
Discussions around making assessments more accessible are commonplace but what does truly inclusive practice look like? Lia Blaj-Ward explores what the research tells us| Wonkhe
Back in December the Competition and Markets Authority launched a consultation to gather feedback on its draft guidance for the unfair commercial practices (UCP) provisions in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act).| Wonkhe
OfS finally starts regulating to address issues with subcontractual provision. David Kernohan wonders whether it is too little and too late| Wonkhe
Revised guidance is out from the CMA that significantly strengthens students' rights as consumers. Jim Dickinson wrings the changes| Wonkhe
Following serious criticisms the government is stepping in to require teaching providers in franchise arrangements to register with OfS. David Kernohan and Jim Dickinson ask whether it will work| Wonkhe
Jim Dickinson explores how the Office for Students’ latest reforms raise the bar for fairness in England - just not for the majority of students already in the system Jim Dickinson explores how the Office for Students’ latest reforms raise the bar for fairness in England - just not for the majority of students already in the system| Wonkhe
Drawing on student testimonies and a Portuguese case study, Jim Dickinson investigates how endurance, rather than education, can become the benchmark for success in some university cultures Drawing on student testimonies and a Portuguese case study, Jim Dickinson investigates how endurance, rather than education, can become the benchmark for success in some university cultures| Wonkhe
Level 3 results day at UCAS is the most wonderful time of the year. Debbie McVitty was on the ground in Cheltenham for “UCAS Christmas”| Wonkhe
All the numbers and all the action from JCQ results day in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland| Wonkhe
Rebecca Hodgson and Liz Austen revisit the evidence base on impactful practices for student success in light of the financial challenges facing higher education| Wonkhe
Claire Inglis challenges higher education’s overreliance on resilience, exposing how the narrative masks systemic failures and burdens neurodivergent students with unrealistic expectations Claire Inglis challenges higher education’s overreliance on resilience, exposing how the narrative masks systemic failures and burdens neurodivergent students with unrealistic expectations| Wonkhe
As a new Director for Fair Access and Participation is unveiled alongside guidance to OfS, Jonathan Simons explains his background and mandate.| Wonkhe
Jim Dickinson thinks through generational shifts and the possible implications for universities.| Wonkhe
Jim Dickinson argues that students are facing a convergence of pressures that could destroy access and quality, all while policymakers look the other way| Wonkhe
Anna Bull examines how evidence of trans and non-binary people's heightened vulnerability to sexual violence is absent from new EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces Anna Bull examines how evidence of trans and non-binary people's heightened vulnerability to sexual violence is absent from new EHRC guidance on single-sex spaces| Wonkhe
Andy Grayson argues that if we want to get serious about preparing students for the world of work, we need to get serious about the kinds of assessments that we employ| Wonkhe
As universities are again urged to provide support to struggling students, Jim Dickinson reviews the evidence - and finds our system of rapid graduate production a key potential cause of pressure and harm| Wonkhe
A national review has found a raft of issues in the way that universities prevent and learn from student suicides. Jim Dickinson evaluates whether voluntary urges for change will ever be enough.| Wonkhe
As half of universities admit that they're considering slashing bursaries and hardship funds to make ends meet, Jim Dickinson digs into the problems of expecting them to fill the gaps in national student support| Wonkhe
What role should universities (and their SUs) play in keeping students safe? Jim Dickinson tries to find the vanishing point.| Wonkhe
A court has ruled on a university's duty of care and disability discrimination following a student suicide. Jim Dickinson urges learning from the case| Wonkhe
A university has been found to have assumed, and failed to uphold, a duty of care to students reporting sexual misconduct. Jim Dickinson and Sunday Blake unpick the judgement.| Wonkhe
We've got three OfS assessment reports so far, so it is time to start drawing conclusions as to how these things work. David Kernohan is your guide| Wonkhe
The High Court has rejected an appeal against a judgement that a university contributed to the death of a student by discriminating against her. Jim Dickinson and Sunday Blake explain| Wonkhe
The Office for Students has published a report on business and management teaching at Regent College London - and there's a lot to digest. David Kernohan picks out the key points| Wonkhe
A new paper proposes that graduates start repaying student loans when jobless or bedridden. Jim Dickinson goes searching for something less regressive A new paper proposes that graduates start repaying student loans when jobless or bedridden. Jim Dickinson goes searching for something less regressive| Wonkhe
Reflecting on positive noises from government towards the sector at Universities UK annual conference, Debbie McVitty argues for assessment of past failures to make the most of future opportunities| Wonkhe
Fresh from their latest bus tour to the continent, Jim Dickinson and Livia Scott try to identify why students in the UK seem to depend on benevolence rather than rights and protections| Wonkhe
Scottish ministers are threatening further cuts to universities while cranking up living costs loans. Jim Dickinson works out how, why and what might happen next Scottish ministers are threatening further cuts to universities while cranking up living costs loans. Jim Dickinson tries to work out how, why and what might happen next| Wonkhe
Mandy Edmond and Janet Rose from Norland College remind us, in regulation and TEF, that excellence is context specific, and metrics are not perfect.| Wonkhe
The OfS B3 data dashboards are here - Jim Dickinson and David Kernohan ask what this says about the state of higher education regulation in England.| Wonkhe
A consultation on harassment and sexual misconduct suggests students and their universities are divided on what's needed. Sunday Blake and Livia Scott review a new condition of registration| Wonkhe
The Office for Students has been getting stuck in to B3 (student outcomes) regulation - David Kernohan has been reading the reports| Wonkhe
James Coe and David Kernohan run through what we know and what we can guess about the new post-compulsory arms length body| Wonkhe
The new Labour government wants to reduce the deficit and boost research investment. James Coe squares the circle with five practical, prudent and potentially impactful ideas on R&D for the new government| Wonkhe
Jim Dickinson considers the Scottish Government's assertion that learners will be at the heart of its new tertiary education system| Wonkhe
Student maintenance has been ignored all election - until now. Jim Dickinson reviews the parties' answers on the issue to Britain's most trusted man.| Wonkhe
Do we really need the Student Awards Agency Scotland? Or Skills Development Scotland? The Scottish government is asking you. David Kernohan has the details| Wonkhe
A new guide from Yorkshire Universities explores how sustainability is embedded into university curricula and highlights current good practice. Monika Antal presents the findings| Wonkhe
Jonathan Grant traces the history of universities' role in securing social justice, arguing that neutrality on such issues undermines the sector's reputation| Wonkhe
A big majority for Labour at the coming general election could give the new government cover to raise fees as part of a package to help universities get to safety| Wonkhe
