David Kernohan

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David Kernohan

Deputy Editor

1,570 pieces

Newest first, since February 2011 · page 18 of 79

  1. · Wonk Corner

    University efficiency savings and independent school efficiency savings

    Corporate wants you to find the difference between these two stories

  2. · Wonk Corner

    UCU recommends yes on pay-related, no on pay

    Employers and unions have the opportunity to work together on workload and other pay-related issues. Or there may be more industrial action this autumn.

  3. · Analysis

    OfS reports on business provision at Regent College London

    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

  4. · Analysis

    The OU reflects on the Phoenix tribunal findings

    The Open University has work to do in the light of the Phoenix verdict, and Nicola Dandridge is helping them. David Kernohan reads along

  5. · Comment

    Like, about six things we learned from the July OfS board papers

    The OfS publishes board papers, and Wonkhe reads them for you. That’s how this works

  6. · Comment

    Fees of £10,500 would be a return to the policies of 2017

    As The Times hints at a coming fee rise that will be welcomed by the sector, David Kernohan notes how little policy would actually be involved in making this happen

  7. · SUs · Members

    Perceptions of fairness can make a huge difference to student satisfaction

    With Wonkhe SUs explainer

  8. · Wonk Corner

    Withdrawal rates are down

    SLC data shows the sector takes non-continuation seriously

  9. · Wonk Corner

    Research England funding allocations, 2024-25

    How much money your provider will get for research

  10. · Policy Watch

    Year zero for Skills England

    England’s newest education agency has produced a first annual report. David Kernohan has a read.

  11. · Analysis

    A strategic plan for Medr

    What’s on the new Welsh tertiary regulator’s to-do list for the next five years? Quite a bit, David Kernohan explains

  12. · Wonk Corner

    Productivity and skills doesn’t always mean vocational and intermediate

    Another report calls for government investment in intermediate vocational qualifications. DK wonders what employers think

  13. · Comment

    Efficiency and effectiveness are harder to find than to talk about

    David Kernohan evaluates the impact of a 2011 report into efficiency in the higher education sector

  14. · Data

    “Unexplained” grade inflation in 2024

    The latest OfS data on grade inflation is out – but what does it mean? David Kernohan has answers – and also questions

  15. · Wonk Corner

    2024 UCAS cycle, 28 days after JCQ results day

    It’s the trends we’ve been seeing all along

  16. · Wonk Corner

    Applied Business Academy to close all higher education courses

    It appears banning a provider from accessing fee loan income during an investigation makes delivering higher education less attractive

  17. · Wonk Corner

    OfS Key Performance Measures on student outcomes

    Is this the best way to demonstrate how effective a regulator is?

  18. · Wonk Corner

    UCU responds to the latest UCEA offer

    As Jo Grady says – a complicated spot to move forward

  19. · Comment

    Why do we all work such long hours?

    It’s easy to understand why we get sucked in to working long hours. David Kernohan asks what it would take for us to address this issue before it becomes a real problem

  20. · Long read

    Is the data we offer applicants any use?

    Your odds of higher education and career success are determined by factors both inside and outside of the provider and course choices you make. David Kernohan asks whether the data we offer enables applicants to make the