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· Analysis
It’s time for regulation on mental health
Jim Dickinson and Arthi Nachiappan ask what sector level leadership or regulation on mental health could or should look like
With Arthi Nachiappan
· Comment
Consensus, what consensus?
Jim Dickinson asks whether key areas of sector consensus on reform of fees and funding are real runners.
· Analysis
Stuck in the middle with us?
Jim Dickinson thinks through generational shifts and the possible implications for universities.
· Analysis
David versus Goliath: The past, present and future of students’ unions in the UK
Mike Day and Jim Dickinson trace the history of SUs in higher education and argue that their role should be nurtured rather than derided by decision makers.
With Mike Day
· Analysis
Progressive or political- how do you solve a problem like tuition fees?
Amid growing concern over headline fee limits, Jim Dickinson examines whether the Augar panel will tip towards the political or the progressive
· SUs · Members
(Hear the drummer) get wicked problems
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
Signals for some or benefit for all: grade inflation in context
A new report suggests a solution to the perceived problem of grade inflation. Jim Dickinson isn’t convinced it measures up.
· Long read
Universities should take back control of the VfM agenda
It’s not enough to complain about the basis of the debate, argues Jim Dickinson. The sector needs to tell their own value for money stories.
· Comment
Harsh but fair Analysis
Jim Dickinson reviews last night’s BBC Radio 4 Analysis, on the purpose of universities.
· Comment
The office a bit more for students
Jim Dickinson, sees the OfS moving in the right direction, but questions remain.
· SUs · Members
The rocks and hard places of industrial action
Jim Dickinson looks at the onset of industrial action and considers different aspects to an SU’s response
· Long read
We’re all special snowflakes now
Jim Dickinson traces the history of the free speech debate in universities, and suggests a fresh frame for the sector to organise its thinking around.
· Comment
(Not) securing student success?
Does the Office for Students really act in the interest of students? Jim Dickinson suspects not.
· Comment
OfS must dig deeper in its attempts to listen to students
Jim Dickinson breaks down the implications of the newly announced student panel that is set to inform the work of the Office for Students.
· SUs · Members
Getting behind the headlines of the NSS
· SUs · Members
Making student led scrutiny work
Michael Gale, Head of Engagement at Birmingham City University Students’ Union (BCUSU) recently presented a session at Membership Services Conference on their new Scrutiny Group and this article summaries that session.
· Comment
The OfS should make university governance a top priority
Many of the criticism’s recently levelled at universities could be fixed with improved governance, but will the new regulator be sufficiently ambitious to ensure reform? Jim Dickinson suggests some ways forward.
· SUs · Members
Demonstrating outcomes
In this fascinating piece John Schless, CEO at Greenwich SU talks about how he set about demonstrating outcomes from the SU’s work as part of the strategic planning process.
· SUs · Members
Scandilove- tales from the frozen north
When we are at conferences comparing Boards, many of us and our officers tend to compare structures- who chairs, how many students, etc. But there are other ways to look at Boards and strategy?
· Comment
Contracts, complaints and unintended consequences
Jim Dickinson reflects on former OIA chief Rob Behrens’ new book, in the context of Jo Johnson’s latest pledge to further students’ rights.