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· Comment
We are living through the legacy of unrestrained borrowing
How did it come to pass that universities in England could borrow money without restrictions? David Kernohan traces the history of a decision that has shaped the sector
· Comment
OfS is starting to better understand the student interest
England’s higher education regulator has published highlights of research into what students think, want and expect. David Kernohan and Jim Dickinson look into John Blake’s i’s
With Jim Dickinson
· Wonk Corner
UCAS January deadline applicants and applications, 2025
A good year in some ways, not in others.
· Wonk Corner
Enhanced monitoring for business in Bolton
Provision at the University of Greater Manchester will be subject to greater oversight
· Wonk Corner
Universities UK submits to spending review
Here’s what’s on the UUK list
· Wonk Corner
Do you really have to sign up to a political agenda to get research funding?
The evidence suggests not
· Comment
Predictably bad education
David Kernohan reviews former University of Kent academic Matt Goodwin’s new book, Bad Education
· Policy Watch
When OfS reopens its register, there will be implications for everyone else
England’s higher education regulator is raising its regulatory bar for new entrants. David Kernohan explains the changes to governance and financial assurance that are out for consultation
· Wonk Corner
2023-24 finances updated for the end of January
Just 18 left to find now
· Policy Watch
DfE steps in to require franchise partners to register with OfS
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
With Jim Dickinson
· Data
UCAS End of Cycle provider data, 2024
Who’s been filling up on undergraduate entrants, and who’s been losing out? David Kernohan has the answers
· Data
HESA Spring 2025: staff
Working in the higher education sector has become more precarious than ever. David Kernohan tracks the changes through the data
· Policy Watch
Data futures, reviewed
The independent review of the beleaguered Data Futures programme has been published. David Kernohan picks out some highlights
· Analysis
An early look at 2023–24 financial returns shows providers working hard to balance the books
Our first glimpse of sector finances in 2023–24 shows evidence of widespread efforts to avoid being in deficit. David Kernohan takes you through what we know
· Wonk Corner
Care leavers and estranged students in SLC data
Including an early indication for how many are accessing support in 2024-24
· Wonk Corner
Technology and the eternal promise of the new
It turns out that the future of edtech happened a long time ago
· Wonk Corner
Willetts on the worth of university
The decline in the value of university is overstated
· Comment
Keep talking about data
All universities could make more of the data on students they have. David Kernohan chats to James Gray to start the wider conversation
· Comment
A bone of contention with secondary legislation
Members of parliament are getting less and less meaningful input into higher education policy. David Kernohan asks whether this is a problem
· Policy Watch
Bridget Phillipson reaffirms commitment to free speech
The government has set out its plan to partially repeal the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act. Jim Dickinson and David Kernohan explain the more balanced approach
With Jim Dickinson