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· Wonk Corner
What’s in Scotland’s Programme for Government for HE?
For us, Scotland’s guidance to universities over Covid was the big news from yesterday – but the other major development was the publication of this year’s Programme for Government, and there’s a few bits and bobs in the
· Comment
Doesn’t the science on Covid get #madeatuni?
The BMJ has advice for universities on reopening campuses. Jim Dickinson considers the role of experts, science and data in the sector’s plans.
· Policy Watch
Scotland’s universities get new Covid guidance – but is it too late?
International students are already self-isolating across Scotland, as the government publishes revised guidance for universities. Jim Dickinson and David Kernohan dive in.
With David Kernohan
· Wonk Corner
UCU hits the headlines with a call to pause campus reopening
On Sunday the story leading almost every news bulletin was the call by the University and College Union (UCU) to “scrap plans” to reopen campuses next month in order to “prevent a major public health crisis”.
· Analysis
Let’s avoid another groundhog day on universities, regulators and safety
As Indie SAGE publishes a new charter on Covid at work, Jim Dickinson tries to clarify responsibilities for keeping students, staff and citizens safe.
· SUs · Members
Oh if you know when to take them you know
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Wonk Corner
Testing time for Sturgeon and universities
At First Minister’s questions, Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie was keen to follow up with Nicola Sturgeon over university campus reopening.
· Comment
How do we persuade students to behave themselves this coming term?
Jim Dickinson has been reading draft university community Covid compacts – and fancies a game of “kebabathon” instead.
· Wonk Corner
Who decides if a university has to close over Covid?
Who has powers to order the closure of a university, or at least a building or campus, in the event of a major outbreak of Covid-19?
· Wonk Corner
Some student finance updates from the weekend
First up if you heard Radio 4’s Any Questions, you’d have caught an excruciating moment.
· SUs · Members
A gesture of goodwill
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Analysis
Universities get some Indie SAGE advice on reopening campuses in September
The independent version of the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies has advice on reopening campuses. Jim Dickinson considers the implications.
· Wonk Corner
Donelan issues her doctor’s orders on access
The newspapers are furious with Universities Minister Michelle Donelan this morning over her orders to the sector on who to prioritise where courses are close to full.
· Comment
A month to go, and still lots of questions to answer
Whose job is it to worry about what students will do on Saturdays next term? Jim Dickinson looks for someone to take a lead.
· Wonk Corner
Clearing up after the mess of a u turn
Time for a quick round up of what’s been going on in the aftermath of the chaos.
· Wonk Corner
They met the terms of their offer. Aren’t we required to admit them?
The headache highlighted across the media that arises from the great results u-turn surrounds universities and courses that are “full” but now have a surfeit of students who have the grades to be admitted.
· Analysis
The Office for Students loses in court – with major implications for the sector
Bloomsbury Institute has won its appeal against an Office for Students decision to refuse its registration application. Jim Dickinson gets across the detail and the implications.
· SUs · Members
Examnishambles
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Comment
Can I see clearing now the rain has gone
OfS called for “absolute clarity” for applicants over what is on offer in September. Jim Dickinson asks if students can see the wood for the trees.
· Wonk Corner
Three locks, but the credibility horse has bolted
“I still remember that nerve-wracking morning”, says Gavin Williamson in the Telegraph today, as he prepares for another.