25 pieces
Newest first, since July 2013 · page 1 of 2
· Comment
Advance HE must deepen our expertise in supporting transformation and change
Three months into his role as chief executive of Advance HE, Alistair Jarvis sets out his vision for how the sector’s development agency can help tackle the challenges HE is facing
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Enhancing higher education governance will require agility and accountability
Higher education governance is under the spotlight. Alistair Jarvis sets out the findings of Advance HE’s big conversation, with priorities for any future reform
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What we’ll be talking about at The Festival of Higher Education 2025
Debbie McVitty and Alistair Jarvis explain what’s shaping their thinking as they build this year’s Festival of Higher Education – returning to Senate House this November
With Debbie McVitty
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In the USA, universities are under attack on multiple fronts
There is a sense of crisis across US universities, brought on by an onslaught of hostile actions from the Trump administration. Alistair Jarvis reflects on a trip to America
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A higher education transformation fund would catalyse university reform
Universities might be able to transform without help, but public investment would bring pace and focus on national priorities. Alistair Jarvis sets out how a transformation fund could work
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What might a major review from Labour consider?
Is a major review of higher education funding on the way? What might the scope and parameters need to be? Alistair Jarvis asks the questions
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Tough questions for government and institutions to fix higher education’s finances
For Alistair Jarvis, both the sector and the government have work to do if universities are to remain financially solvent
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Seven questions we’ll be debating at the 2024 Festival of Higher Education
The Festival of Higher Education is back in November 2024, brought to you by Wonkhe and the University of London. Mark Leach and Alistair Jarvis ponder the strategic questions facing higher education
With Mark Leach
· Wonk Corner
Dispatches from Day Two of The Festival of Higher Education
On the main stage, the second day of the festival kicked off with an important discussion on the changing people needs of universities.
· Wonk Corner
Dispatches from Day One of The Festival of Higher Education
The Festival of Higher Education kicked off this morning amongst the art deco splendour of the University of London’s Senate House.
· Long read
Reflecting on a decade of higher education policy and politics – and looking ahead
A tumultuous ten years in UK politics has shaped the higher education landscape, for better or worse. Alistair Jarvis assesses the impact and considers what comes next
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
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What should be on the new PM’s to-do list for higher education?
Higher education may not be at the top of the new PM’s to-do list , but Alistair Jarvis argues that there is a lot that needs to be done
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Universities are responding magnificently to Covid-19
Alistair Jarvis celebrates the work of universities across the UK to beat Covid-19.
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It’s time to supercharge degree apprenticeships
Alongside the release of a major new UUK report, Alistair Jarvis argues that it is time to make more noise about the opportunities that degree apprenticeships can offer.
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Augar’s recommendations must be judged on how they benefit Britain
Universities UK’s Alistair Jarvis sets out five key tests to ensure the report Augar review can maintain a world-class UK HE sector.
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Establishing UK HE’s place in the world post-Brexit
Universities UK chief executive Alistair Jarvis sets out what the sector needs from a post-Brexit settlement.
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Pensions – the importance of getting it right
Universities UK’s Chief Executive sets out his analysis of the way in which the Universities Superannuation Scheme needs to react to recent concerns.
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It’s time to tackle the crisis of confidence in our universities
As universities face an unprecedented level of reputational challenges, Universities UK CEO Alistair Jarvis argues that it’s time for the fightback to begin.
· Analysis
What next for universities after one hundred days of May?
After Theresa May marks one hundred days in office, the new government’s agenda is becoming clearer every day. Alistair Jarvis unpicks the last turbulent few months and asks what the next period might bring for the secto
· Analysis
What has the European Union ever done for us?
As the pro-EU ‘IN’ campaign launches this week, Alistair Jarvis asks ‘what has the EU ever done for us?’ and gives the definitive answer as to why universities are so committed to keeping the UK a member of the European