David Malcolm is Head of Policy and Campaigns at the National Union of Students.
9 pieces
Newest first, since June 2014
· Comment
Student grants must return – and be extended
NUS is leading a sector wide call to bring back the student grant. David Malcolm on why it won’t solve everything – but is vital
· Analysis
Let’s go fly a kite: Students
Top wonks from across the sector share innovative ideas on better ways to serve students
With Rosie Tressler, Ben Vulliamy and Jenny Shaw
· Analysis
“As much freedom as is good for them” – looking back at in loco parentis
David Malcolm studies the minister’s speech for history, Latin and law
· Analysis
Cutting the cake: fairness in student finance
A “fair” funding system is something everyone can agree on the need for. Unfortunately, agreeing on what “fair” should mean in this context is much more difficult. David Malcolm takes a look through three recent attempts
· Comment
No more bets, please: evaluating the fall in nursing applications
As applications to nursing courses plummet after recent policy and funding changes, David Malcolm challenges the assertion by the sector that there’s little to be concerned about.
· Analysis
Spending Review: the great NHS bursary gamble
David Malcolm unpicks the Government’s announcement that support for nurses are being converted in to loans and previews the debates that are likely to follow over what could prove to be a controversial measure.
· Analysis
Grants: all just a little bit of history repeating
Maintenance grants are looking increasingly vulnerable as the Treasury seeks to make savings from BIS. David Malcolm assesses the government’s options if it wants to make savings from grants.
· Analysis
Policy failures in higher education: reflecting on ELQs
In the first of a new series looking at policy failure in and around higher education, David Malcolm reflects on the legacy of the controversial government decision to cease funding for Equivalent and Lower Qualification
· Analysis
Anderson appreciated
On the 54th Anniversary of the publication of Grants to Students – also known as the ‘Anderson Report’, David Malcolm reassesses its legacy for higher education. Re-examining Sir Colin Anderson’s life, and responding to