221 pieces
Newest first, since February 2011 · page 10 of 12
· Policy Watch
Gavin Williamson and Chris Skidmore’s speeches to UUK conference
Debbie McVitty guides you through the ministerial speeches to the annual Universities UK conference
· Comment
Growing the research base means embracing diversity
Diversity in the research workforce is more than a numbers game, it’s a pathway to strengthening the whole system, argue Steve Goldenberg and Debbie McVitty
With Steve Goldenberg
· Comment
What if all university offers were unconditional?
Debbie McVitty proposes a radical solution to the current debate over university admissions – making all offers unconditional
· SUs · Members
Harassment and “Zero Tolerance” (archived)
This is a webinar for Wonkhe SUs subscribers. To find out more go to the SUs page in the menu above.
· SUs · Members
An overview of the regulatory framework for England
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
· SUs · Members
Tackling the BaME attainment gap (archived)
This is a webinar for Wonkhe SUs subscribers. To find out more go to the SUs page in the menu above.
· Comment
Beyond getting bums off seats – moving forward on executive pay
Heads of institution attending remuneration committees damages the sectors’ reputation. But for Debbie McVitty there are larger questions to be answered on executive pay in HE
· SUs · Members
What can London tell us about retaining students?
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
· Comment
Higher education needs an answer to the value question
Debbie McVitty argues that the sector needs to grasp the nettle on making claims for the value of higher education.
· SUs · Members
The 2019 Student Academic Experience Survey on: learning and teaching
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
· Comment
A politically acceptable system of student finance?
Debbie McVitty analyses research on attitudes towards the student finance system among students, graduates and the general population and questions whether this should be used as basis for policymaking.
· Policy Watch
The Augar review: the essential overview for HE
Your first cut-out-and-keep guide to the Augar Review’s key recommendations for higher education.
· Analysis
Wonkhe 360: an introduction
The 2019 edition of our annual health check on UK higher education has arrived.
· People
“The more universities are thinking about value for money, the better the sector looks”
Debbie McVitty sits down with education committee member James Frith MP to discuss how the higher education sector comes across to parliamentarians.
· SUs · Members
Why postgraduate taught students are about to move up SUs’ priority list
The student experience for postgraduate taught students is coming under increased scrutiny. Debbie McVitty summaries the key issues. This is a briefing for Wonkhe SUs subscribers. To find out more go to the SUs page in t
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· SUs · Members
Should we manage, meet, or transform student expectations?
The most recent HEPI/AdvanceHE student experience survey shows a gap between student expectations and reality. What should we do about it? This is a briefing for Wonkhe SUs subscribers. To find out more go to the SUs pag
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Comment
The politics of the great recruitment crisis
Debbie McVitty considers the range of less than palatable political options for planning for rapid student number growth over the next decade.
· Comment
Tackling sexual violence and harassment in higher education
Debbie McVitty meets the pioneers tackling sexual violence and harassment in universities.
· Comment
Universities deserve better than analogue leaders in a digital age
If today’s leadership of higher education isn’t fit for purpose, what should come next?
With Mark Leach
· Comment
The Civic University Commission signals a new way of setting policy agendas
Debbie McVitty argues that the Civic University Commission signals a new approach to policy leadership in the vacuum left by the demise of the higher education funding council.