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· Comment
Another end to this year is possible
Jim Dickinson considers what it would take to end the academic year with a real focus on the interests of new, continuing and graduating students.
· SUs · Members
Dispute resolution
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· SUs
New supercomplaints procedures could be a gamechanger for SUs
One of the slogans at Malmo University Students’ Union in Sweden is “the union is BIG when you feel small”. It’s a reference to the role the SU plays in representing students to the university – the idea that via the uni
· Wonk Corner
Now we’re going to cut loads of students’ maintenance loans
I promise you that I am not making this up.
· Wonk Corner
Wales takes the lead in the “stupidest Covid regs affecting students” competition
I’ve been quite impressed with the way in which Wales has handled the pandemic generally and the way in which Kirsty Williams as Education Minister has handled the implications for students and universities specifically.
· Comment
Students prepare to board the bandwagon of Covid complaints
OIA is inviting comments on revised draft rules for Large Group student Complaints. Jim Dickinson has a few things to say.
· Policy Watch
OfS sets off in a new direction with new guidance and a new chair
Gavin Williamson has a fresh set of priorities for the Office for Students. David Kernohan and Jim Dickinson read between the lines.
With David Kernohan
· SUs · Members
What could be done to help/compensate the Class of Covid?
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· SUs · Members
Stayin out for the summer
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Wonk Corner
DfE revises its guidance for higher education
A new month and a new pushback of the earliest date by which there might be an easing of the restrictions on higher education in England means a set of minor revisions to the official guidance for higher education from t
· Comment
Someone has to give in the great tuition fees battle. Who will it be?
Jim Dickinson reviews the ongoing debates over who should pay, and over what specific issues, as demands for fee rebates and refunds grow.
· Wonk Corner
£50m for student hardship in England
More money to support student hardship is always welcome, but questions remain regarding how best to get it to those who will benefit most.
With David Kernohan
· Comment
Who should meet the costs of campus free speech?
Jim Dickinson visits the National Archives in Kew to investigate proposals on campus free speech from the 1980s
· SUs · Members
OfS has new guidance out on no detriment policies and safety nets
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Wonk Corner
SAGE rejects staggering but wants more planning in HE
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) hasn’t specifically or explicitly discussed universities or students for months, but did have a dedicated discussion on the issues at its meeting on 14th January.
· SUs · Members
Main tenants
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Comment
Are tuition fee refunds as difficult as they sound?
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Students has recommendations on fees, accommodation and hardship. Jim Dickinson looks at its three big bullets.
· SUs
Understanding OfS’ consumer protection reviews
The Office for Students (OfS) has asked all higher education providers in England to undertake a review of promises made to students this year, and delivery against them. The request is closely linked to the ongoing and
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Wonk Corner
What on earth is going on with student Covid testing?
A couple of interesting things have happened today on the testing front.
· Wonk Corner
How many students are ignoring pleas to “stay at home”
So far this term, the Westminster government’s official policy objective has been that students who study away from home that went home for Christmas remain there until asked to return by their university.