Friday 2 October 2026
Jim Dickinson

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Jim Dickinson

Associate Editor (SUs)

2,614 pieces

Newest first, since August 2013 · page 48 of 131

  1. · SUs

    The Money Saving Expert gets answers on maintenance

    Student maintenance has been ignored all election – until now. Jim Dickinson reviews the parties’ answers on the issue to Britain’s most trusted man.

  2. · Wonk Corner

    Universities may be getting a bailout. But will students?

    On the Sunday politics shows this week, it was the Shadow Secretary of State for Education’s turn to avoid answering the questions for Labour.

  3. · SUs · Members

    After Abrahart: What should SUs push for to improve support for Disabled students? (June 2024 update)

    With Wonkhe SUs explainer

  4. · SUs · Members

    Engagement issues

    With Mack Marshall

  5. · SUs · Members

    A new report covers student cost of living information – here’s what SUs need to know

    With Wonkhe SUs explainer

  6. · SUs · Members

    What on earth is “graduate outcomes” data and why should SUs care?

    With Wonkhe SUs explainer

  7. · Comment

    Some students have. Some students have not

    As even some students’ basic needs go unmet, Jim Dickinson interrogates the impact that student poverty is having on concentration, mental health and satisfaction

  8. · Wonk Corner

    Are international students getting the careers support they need?

    Every year when we look at the manifestos of incoming SU officers, one priority stands out amongst those who are international PGTs.

  9. · SUs · Members

    Finding your faculties

    With Mack Marshall

  10. · Comment

    There are too many students at university. But not for the reasons some say

    The HEPI/Advance HE Student Academic Experience Survey paints a bleak picture of students increasingly unable to realise the benefits of higher education. Jim Dickinson does the splits

  11. · Wonk Corner

    How expensive is it to study in London? Depends who you ask

    Yesterday London Higher relaunched the “Study London” campaign – to promote London as a top global destination for higher education, unique student experiences, and career opportunities.

  12. · Wonk Corner

    Scottish symbolism over fees obscures options on university funding

    If you’re a student thinking about fees and funding and its relationship to politics, there’s all sorts of confusing things to consider.

  13. · SUs · Members

    What do students think of uni comms (inside and outside of a crisis?)

    With Wonkhe SUs explainer

  14. · SUs · Members

    General election 2024 manifesto watch: Liberal Democrats

    With Wonkhe SUs explainer

  15. · SUs · Members

    What makes a powerful SU officer, team or organisation?

    This is a briefing for Wonkhe SUs subscribers. To find out more go to the SUs page in the menu above.

    With Mack Marshall and Wonkhe SUs explainer

  16. · SUs · Members

    Less than a month to go

    With Mack Marshall

  17. · Wonk Corner

    SHAG weeks will need to make a major return at these rates

    There was a time when you couldn’t move on campus for SHAG weeks, student welfare officers doing banana demonstrations and condom consortiums.

  18. · SUs · Members

    How to respond to the consultation on improving non-medical help for disabled students

    With Wonkhe SUs explainer

  19. · SUs

    What should SUs do when an election is in the Summer?

    When campuses are quiet it’s hard to engage students in the usual activity we might see during an election. Jim Dickinson identifies what SUs could do to maximise influence

  20. · Comment

    In some universities, cash help per student has almost halved in five years

    As the state reduces its support for students in real terms, Jim Dickinson considers the role of institutional student finance measures in addressing the cost of living