Wednesday 30 September 2026
David Kernohan

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David Kernohan

Deputy Editor

1,571 pieces

Newest first, since February 2011 · page 48 of 79

  1. · SUs · Members

    Next steps in the LGBT+ student experience

    David Kernohan reads a new report from UCAS and Stonewall on the LGBT+ experience in higher education

    With Wonkhe SUs explainer

  2. · Wonk Corner

    The HESA register?

    Has there been a secret register of higher education providers in the UK since the 90s?

  3. · Wonk Corner

    Non-completion and HESES20

    Every year, English providers are asked to predict how many students will not complete their study. And there is public data on this.

  4. · SUs

    How bad is student crime in your area – and what should SUs do about it?

    This month sees many students move into new accommodation, and changes to recruitment patterns mean some may still be trying to find the right place. Though the popular image of student accommodation (among ministers, at

  5. · Policy Watch

    Should graduates move to get better jobs?

    The IFS is the latest to take a look at levelling up and place. David Kernohan gives ’em enough rope.

  6. · Analysis

    How might Nadhim Zahawi approach higher education reform?

    Nadhim Zahawi is now in charge of overseeing major changes to higher education funding. Jim Dickinson and David Kernohan search for clues on his likely approach.

    With Jim Dickinson

  7. · Wonk Corner

    Will students be vaccinated when they arrive on campus?

    This did not end up in the place I expected it to.

  8. · Policy Watch

    Looking for local graduates

    Graduates that live locally after they qualify are happy and work in meaningful jobs – why don’t we know as much about them as we do about graduate salaries. David Kernohan reads a new report from the UPP Foundation

  9. · Data

    Making sense of a diverse sector

    The way we talk about groups of similar higher education providers doesn’t work. David Kernohan kicks off our own sector consultation on what groupings should come next

  10. · SUs · Members

    The generation game – or why are boomers are so clueless?

    David Kernohan reviews Billy Duffy’s new book – Generations – with a handy explanation of three kinds of generational effect.

    With Wonkhe SUs explainer

  11. · Comment

    Vice chancellors get a lecture on Zoom from Gavin Williamson

    What did the Secretary of State for Education have to say to Universities UK’s annual conference? Jim Dickinson and David Kernohan have you covered

    With Jim Dickinson

  12. · Wonk Corner

    A fairer, greener Scotland for higher education?

    Student support, action on accommodation, an increase in research funding

  13. · Data

    Defining the “sector percentage” of cancelled events

    New data from OfS completes the series to date for external speaker events on campus. David Kernohan has a presentational issue.

  14. · Policy Watch

    Time is running out for agreement on USS

    Industrial action now looks likely as unions and employers disagree over USS scheme terms and valuations. David Kernohan breaks it down.

  15. · Wonk Corner

    What is the largest undergraduate course in Britain?

    The name and location of the largest course (outside of the OU) will surprise and shock you.

  16. · Wonk Corner

    “New, flexible, student loans” from 2022?

    I do love a stretch target

  17. · Comment

    The sheer scale of change faced by the sector should concern us

    Nobody is against change. However, David Kernohan warns that too much change and too little thought could land us in trouble

  18. · Stacks

    Bumper to bumper: the Wonkhe Car Parking League Table 2022

    The eagerly-awaited definitive data driven ranking of how easy it is to park a car on a university campus.

  19. · Comment

    Ten things we learned from May’s OfS board papers

    The Office for Students has published board papers for May, and David Kernohan and Jim Dickinson have had a read so you don’t have to.

    With Jim Dickinson

  20. · Wonk Corner

    How’s clearing going, then?

    You’ll be familiar with the UCAS Clearing data dashboard.