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Of knights and knaves – can universities be trusted to navigate through Covid-19?
The UK HE sector has plenty of principles for managing quality during Covid-19, but there’s not much concrete assurance on offer. Debbie McVitty wonders how much that matters.
· Long read
SAGE shows that public trust in science is as live a question as ever
Marking 20 years since a landmark report on public engagement in science, Debbie McVitty explores the state of the discipline.
· Comment
From crisis to creativity: how Covid-19 could change HE governance
Despite the challenges boards of governors are facing, Debbie McVitty discovers an appetite to use the Covid-19 crisis as an opportunity for innovation.
· Analysis
The government’s Covid-19 support package for universities
The government has announced a package of support to stabilise universities in the wake of Covid-19. Debbie McVitty dives into the details.
· Analysis
How can universities climb out of the coming financial abyss?
With the pandemic posing a huge threat to universities over the next year, Debbie McVitty asks what the options will be for a sector looking to stay the course.
· People
Women’s networks unite us despite our differences
Debbie McVitty sits down with WHEN staffer Madiha Sajid to find out about a mission to connect and unite women across UK HE
· Comment
Changing the culture on sexual misconduct means listening to the vulnerable
Debbie McVitty asks what can be learned from the Tortoise investigation of sexual misconduct on university campuses
· Comment
Where’s the value debate about to go next?
The question of “value for money” has been floating around since the advent of £9k fees. Debbie McVitty wonders where it’s going next
· Comment
Wicked problems: how could universities be better at change?
How many lightbulbs are changing in universities? Debbie McVitty consults with KPMG’s Sam Sanders on why universities can struggle with effective change, and what is needed to make changes stick
· SUs · Members
The fast way to understand debates about post-Brexit immigration and universities
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
Wicked problems: is there a crisis of morale in higher education?
Of metrics and managerialism: is there a crisis of morale in the HE workforce? Debbie McVitty and David Kernohan consider what we know
With David Kernohan
· People
“Students get the idea of emotional fitness”
Debbie McVitty sits down with Fika co-founder Nick Bennett to explore where emotional fitness fits in for universities and students.
· Comment
Wicked problems: are universities really prepared to grow in the next decade?
A once in a generation chance to grow participation in HE lies ahead in the next decade. Mark Corver, Debbie McVitty and Tim Blackman ask whether HE is prepared to handle it
With Mark Corver and Tim Blackman
· SUs · Members
Students want jobs and Advance HE has a framework for that
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 university manifesto for the next government
When universities put their asks to the next government, they should ask for the things that will help them solve society’s biggest challenges, argues Debbie McVitty
· Research
Finding the humanity in higher education leadership
A new report from Minerva and Wonkhe explores the human side of higher education leadership. Ben Tucker and Debbie McVitty explain why we should value the humanity in our VCs
With Ben Tucker
· Comment
“Even if the Conservatives win the election, we’re likely to see reform of the capitalist model”
At Wonkfest, a panel of experts from media, business, universities and politics debated: has Britain blown it? Debbie McVitty digests the conversation
· Comment
HE policy influence – an emerging profession
In their new book, Ant Bagshaw and Debbie McVitty bring together many voices from across UK higher education to explore the emerging profession of university external relations
With Ant Bagshaw
· Policy Watch
Universities challenged: EHRC on racial harassment in British universities
Racial harassment is built into the fabric of university life – but is anxiety about race denying victims a voice? Debbie McVitty unpacks the EHRC report on racial harassment
· Analysis
The things we lost when we made quality about outcomes
Outcome-based approaches to quality should cut bureaucracy, foster innovation and benefit students. Do they? Debbie McVitty and Jordan Lewis consider the impact of losing a quality culture
With Jordan Lewis