Saturday 3 October 2026
David Kernohan

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David Kernohan

Deputy Editor

1,574 pieces

Newest first, since February 2011 · page 67 of 79

  1. · Data

    Thirteen HE seats to watch on election night

    Everything you need to enjoy a higher-education focused night in front of the TV. For you, from David Kernohan

  2. · Analysis

    How would Labour implement a National Education Service?

    The Labour Party heavily promotes the idea of a National Education Service, but how would it be built? David Kernohan digs into the details

  3. · Data

    Will we see a youthquake in 2019? Solve for X

    Will voters in a particular age group have a decisive role to play in the coming election? Yes, says DK, but not the generation you might expect.

  4. · Data

    We have no idea how much education related exports are worth to the UK

    New figures from the DfE tell a story of growing success when it comes to making money from overseas with education. But the data leaves more than a little to be desired, says David Kernohan.

  5. · SUs · Members

    HEPI/Youthsight research on student cybersecurity

    This is a briefing for Wonkhe SUs subscribers. To find out more go to the SUs page in the menu above.

    With Wonkhe SUs explainer

  6. · Analysis

    Where are all the new providers?

    David Kernohan finds the much-heralded changes to regulation in England have not been enough to encourage the expected rush of innovative new providers to join the sector

  7. · Data

    Our first look at 2019 UCAS end of cycle data

    The first of three UCAS 2019 cycle data releases us look at subject choice and application behaviour – including the new self-release process. David Kernohan plots what is new.

  8. · Analysis

    We need more nurses, but this is not the way to get them

    How quickly could nursing schools expand to take on 14,000 of the extra 50,000 students promised in the Conservative Manifesto. Not very far without careful investment, finds Wonkhe’s David Kernohan.

  9. · Analysis

    The Wonkhe higher education general election manifesto briefing 2019

    What do the general election manifestos say about higher education? David Kernohan sifts through the pledges

  10. · SUs · Members

    General election 2019 manifesto watch: The Brexit Party

    This is a briefing for Wonkhe SUs subscribers. To find out more go to the SUs page in the menu above.

    With Wonkhe SUs explainer

  11. · Data

    The sector in England is growing (and also shrinking)

    Under the regulatory tenure of the Office for Students, the English HE sector has become a more volatile place. David Kernohan uses SLC data to plot who is up, who is down, who is in, and who is out – and sets out what i

  12. · SUs · Members

    Do learning analytics help us spot students in trouble?

    This is a briefing for Wonkhe SUs subscribers. To find out more go to the SUs page in the menu above.

    With Wonkhe SUs explainer

  13. · Policy Watch

    Which is the best pre-election higher education briefing?

    Both HEPI and the IFS have published general election briefings. But which one should you vote for? David Kernohan helps you decide

  14. · People

    Credible data needs the support of an incredible team

    The data HESA publishes starts with collections across hundreds of providers. David Kernohan finds out how the people that prepare institutional returns are supported.

  15. · Analysis

    In this skills election, the real question is about choice

    Promises from three major parties address a historic lack of attention paid to the skills sector. David Kernohan wonders how much planning we are ready for

  16. · Analysis

    In this skills election, the real question is about choice

    Promise from three major parties address a historic lack of attention paid to the skills sector. But two of these work within existing systems, with the other being an unprecedented wholesale reform. David Kernohan wonde

  17. · Policy Watch

    Freedom of speech means the same tired old arguments

    Policy Exchange’s latest report freedom of speech on campus leaves a lot to be desired. David Kernohan picks up the pieces.

  18. · Explainer

    Do you have a voice in the election campaign?

    The pre-election period places restrictions on some aspects of what universities, charities, and sector agency staff can do. But, as David Kernohan finds out, it’s not as strict as some make out

  19. · Comment

    The signal and the noise – Nate Silver in conversation

    In 2019 Wonkfest ended with Nate Silver in conversation with Mark Leach. David Kernohan took notes.

  20. · Data

    Could higher education participation hold the key to the election?

    The likelihood of young people to participate in higher education can tell us a lot about a constituency. David Kernohan wonders whether it would be enough to swing the vote.