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· Research
Students want the right help at at the right time in their journey to a graduate career
Handshake’s Careers 2032 report uncovers the trends that will shape student careers support in the decade ahead. Debbie McVitty considers what students and SUs had to say
· Research
The challenge for HE leaders – wellbeing and inclusion in the age of blended learning
Wonkhe and Kortext have consulted leaders of learning and teaching on the changes they see coming as a result of Covid-19. Debbie McVitty shares what we found
· Wonk Corner
Scrutinising student involvement in digital governance
My HE interests range much further and wider than whether students are consumers, partners, or something else entirely.
· Long read
Previously on… value, quality, and teaching excellence policy and politics
If you’ve not had time to binge a box set on the policy history of quality regulation, TEF, and “low value courses”, Debbie McVitty has the read you need to get you all caught up
· Research
Building back learning and teaching means changing assessment
How students are assessed is among the most totemic issues in pedagogy. Debbie McVitty finds out what it takes to make assessment change happen
· Comment
Making peace with uncertainty in 2022
Normal service won’t be resuming any time soon. Debbie McVitty argues that in 2022 embracing ambiguity could be more effective than hoping for the illusion of clarity
· Analysis
What’s the best way to staff a university?
In light of a major new study into the shifting staffing patterns in universities over time, Debbie McVitty argues that there are be different ways to think about how to organise a university
· Research
Wonkhe community survey 2021: a sector pulled into too many directions
Debbie McVitty dives into the Wonkhe community’s views on universities’ handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, feelings about the future of the sector, and what HE’s priorities should be
· Analysis
Wonkhe community survey 2021: equality, diversity, and inclusion
What should the HE sector prioritise to make real change on equality, diversity and inclusion in 2021-22? Debbie McVitty reports findings from the Wonkhe community survey
· Comment
Public engagement in pedagogy is long overdue
Change is coming for teaching and learning, but the public debate is threadbare. Debbie McVitty argues that conversations about pedagogy must come out of the shadows
· Comment
What will it take to convince policymakers that university leaders support the skills agenda?
Debbie McVitty finds enthusiasm for the Westminster government’s skills agenda among vice chancellors – and a desire to play a greater role in the conversation
· Research
A curriculum for a complex world – students’ views on digital literacy in the curriculum
Debbie McVitty reflects on the findings of a Wonkhe/Adobe qualitative study exploring student perceptions of the links between their curriculum, their future aspirations, and their development of digital literacy
· Comment
“I just want to know the vibe, miss” – supporting student transition
Thanks to Covid-19 school and college leavers are less prepared than usual for transition into university. Debbie McVitty explores the implications.
· Wonk Corner
Want to write for Wonkhe? Above all, make it interesting
Commentary and executive summary are very different things.
· Comment
Acknowledging institutional racism is only the first step
Universities are coming to terms with the idea of institutional racism just as it’s coming under political fire. Debbie McVitty suggests the focus should be on what helps to make change.
· Comment
Book review: The New Power University by Jonathan Grant
In The New Power University Jonathan Grant calls for universities to reimagine how they achieve their social purpose. Debbie McVitty considers the feasibility of his proposals.
· Comment
Checking privilege in the graduate labour market – can universities make a difference?
Debbie McVitty wonders whether universities have yet reached the limits of their influence on diversifying access to graduate-level employment.
· Comment
Universities should get behind students’ unions if they want to secure freedom of speech on campus
Debbie McVitty calls for funding and support for students’ unions in pursuit of the the educational purposes of universities.
· Policy Watch
What do the interim Augar response and Skills for Jobs white paper mean for HE?
Debbie McVitty digests the Westminster government’s post-compulsory skills agenda as set out in the Skills for Jobs white paper and the interim conclusion of the review of post-18 education and funding.
· Comment
To conquer Covid, universities need time and money
Debbie McVitty makes some policy proposals to help the sector get through the rest of the academic year with a bit of thought and planning and a sprinkling of government support.