2,649 pieces
Newest first, since August 2013 · page 128 of 133
· SUs
Advice on exiting from former sabbs
We spoke to former SU sabbs from right across the sector to see if they had any top tips for those about to exit the student movement. And they were generous with their responses!
· SUs · Members
Data day concerns
· SUs
They thought it was all over. It isn’t now
In the second half of NUS National Conference, the debate over reform was completed and policy was passed on education, welfare, wider society and union development. Conference had already accepted several amendments to
· SUs
Half time at NUS Conference 2019
It’s half time at NUS National Conference 2019, so we thought we’d round up some of the key votes and decisions taken so far. After the usual formalities, the event kicked off by using some procedural gerrymandering to s
· SUs · Members
Make me an offer I can refuse
· Analysis
Who will blink first in the battle over admissions?
As Education Secretary Damian Hinds launches a new intervention on university offer making, Jim Dickinson looks at the legalities and ethics of the issue.
· Comment
Are we gambling with students’ futures?
Against the odds, English universities are planning for lots more students. Jim Dickinson asks if the forecasts are reckless.
· SUs
Access(ing) and participation (in student activities)
Do we need to look at extra-curricular activity through and access and participation lens? Jim Dickinson takes a look at the data. This is a briefing for Wonkhe SUs subscribers. To find out more go to the SUs page in the
· SUs · Members
What does Augar portend? (archived)
There’s been lots of chat about the Augar review – but where did it come from and where could it go?
· SUs
Only the lonely – loneliness, student activities and mental wellbeing
Jim Dickinson looks at the results Wonkhe’s new research into the links between loneliness, student activities and mental well-being
· Research
Only the lonely – loneliness, student activities and mental wellbeing
Jim Dickinson looks at the results Wonkhe’s new research into the links between loneliness, student activities and mental well-being
· Analysis
A big letter in Wales
Jim Dickinson looks almost too closely at Welsh Education Minister Kirsty Williams’ annual “remit letter” to the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales.
· SUs · Members
Will Hinds beat the cheats?
The UK Government has announced an “intervention” on student cheating. Jim Dickinson takes a close look at the announcement. This is a briefing for Wonkhe SUs subscribers. To find out more go to the SUs page in the menu
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Comment
Should we bail out universities?
Are universities in financial trouble, and what should happen if they are? Jim Dickinson takes a look at HEPI’s student polling on bailouts and protection plans.
· SUs · Members
Theroux the looking glass
Campus sexual misconduct has been the subject of a major documentary.this week
· Comment
Dream on dreamer – TEF gets in the way
Jim Dickinson delves into the options for policymakers arising from the review of the TEF
· Analysis
Is sector expansion harming social mobility?
Jim Dickinson and David Kernohan ask if the expansion of universities since the removal of recruitment controls could be harming social mobility.
With David Kernohan
· Analysis
Is the Office for Students delivering the deliverables?
Jim Dickinson looks at last year’s strategic guidance from Government to the higher education regulator
· SUs · Members
Consenting adults
Wonkhe SUs update – Wednesday 17 February
· Analysis
When could student democracy amount to anti-semitism?
Jim Dickinson looks at the background to the case of a student society approval being the subject of a popular, or not so popular, vote