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· SUs
How many heroes can the house of cards bear?
Jim Dickinson considers the way that we normalise going “above and beyond” – and wonders if there are viable alternatives
· Wonk Corner
More jam tomorrow from OfS on student rights
OfS held an online event on Thursday to discuss students’ consumer rights.
· Wonk Corner
What could better regulation of franchising look like?
One of the questions that come out of our deep dive into the area on Monday is whether there should be enhanced regulation of subcontracting and franchising, and if so what form should it take?
· Long read
How franchising higher education became big business
A New York Times investigation raises real questions about subcontracting courses and sales agents in HE. Jim Dickinson tries to follow the money
· Wonk Corner
Finally, some good news re free speech
Since he took to The Times paywall to self-announce his new job as England’s campus free speech tsar, Arif Ahmed has been subject to some criticism surrounding his position on the IHRA definition of antisemitism.
· SUs · Members
What comes next?
With Livia Scott
· Analysis
Making major changes to courses just got a lot harder
Revised guidance is out from the CMA that significantly strengthens students’ rights as consumers. Jim Dickinson wrings the changes
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Policy Watch
Welsh autonomy on student mental health will see improved consistency
Jim Dickinson reviews a government response to a committee’s call for consistency in student mental health provision – and is impressed, at least in principle
· Wonk Corner
Labour floats changes to student loans (and grants)
This morning The Times reports that a future Labour government would reduce monthly student loan repayments for “all” graduates.
· Comment
It’s back to square one on free speech. Is antisemitism protected or banned?
England new higher education free speech tsar has argued that the IHRA definition of antisemitism “chills” debate on campus. Jim Dickinson considers the implications
· Comment
What on earth is student representation for?
Isn’t student representation just a waste of time and energy? Sometimes it really is, and Jim Dickinson has thoughts on making it less so.
· Wonk Corner
Remember that £400 that all households were going to get?
You’ll remember that earlier in the year, the Westminster government promised that “every household” in the country would get £400 to help with bills.
· Wonk Corner
How should international student numbers be regulated?
There’s something that I can’t fathom about the sector’s settled position on international students and immigration.
· Comment
Where is the line between tailoring and universality in mental health support?
Ahead of a parliamentary debate on student mental health and disability, Jim Dickinson reviews the results of a Petitions Committee survey of students and parents
· SUs · Members
Dependant on the money
With Livia Scott
· Comment
Mental health and wellbeing work is highly inconsistent
Higher education is accused of inconsistency on mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention – but is the allegation fair? Jim Dickinson reviews new research
· Wonk Corner
It’s a record year for no platforming (or is it?)
Today the Office for Students (OfS) has published the 2021-22 iteration of its Prevent monitoring accountability and data returns summary.
· Analysis
Universities are trapped in a dependant doom loop over immigration
Latest figures show the rise in dependant visas is even more dramatic than previously understood. Jim Dickinson runs the numbers and thinks through what might happen next.
· Wonk Corner
Gove backtracks on student renters’ rights. HEPI agrees
That was quick. The Telegraph is reporting that Levelling Up, Housing and Communities secretary Michael Gove is to “backtrack” on renter reforms.
· SUs · Members
What SUs need to know about a new report on campus antisemitism
With Wonkhe SUs explainer