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· Wonk Corner
Another little layer of complexity to add to free speech deliberations
Much of the debate surrounding the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill has really been about where you (or indeed His Majesty’s Government) stand on the line between freedom from harm and freedom of speech.
· Wonk Corner
What will the UKRI minimum stipend level be for 2023 to 2024?
We’re often told that there doesn’t have to be a trade off between (growing) overall student numbers and the funding attached to them.
· Comment
For a good student experience, isn’t it important to start off small?
The UK is a global leader in retaining students – but are they happy or being held hostage? Jim Dickinson wants students to be satisfied.
· SUs · Members
Thousands more opportunities
With Livia Scott
· Comment
Are university campuses breeding grounds for extremism?
The government’s review of Prevent is finally out – and universities and SUs come in for criticism. Jim Dickinson asks if it’s justified.
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Wonk Corner
In the free speech bill, the tort returns – but will it remain a backstop?
“All the significant ideas in recent history that have influenced our culture, and subsequently our politics, have been birthed or nurtured on campus”
· Comment
Labour should go back to the future to find answers on maintenance
Much debate concerns Labour’s position on fees – but what about maintenance? Jim Dickinson looks to the past for inspiration for the future
· Wonk Corner
Will students get maintenance when studying a module?
Who says this is a government that can’t get anything done?
· SUs · Members
Save our selfs
With Livia Scott
· Wonk Corner
Will free speech complaints be able to bypass the university?
Andrew Boggs has a good blog up on HEPI today that looks at some of the key regulatory questions for universities on freedom of speech in light of impending legislation and regulation from the Office for Students.
· Comment
The public supports universities and students more than we think
New polling shows a public keen on funding universities and students – but not unconditionally. Jim Dickinson is back here in the real world.
· Wonk Corner
Students have plenty of hubris over finding the nubis
As stats go, this one is pretty remarkable – 45 per cent of male university students would feel confident labelling the nubis on a diagram of the female reproductive system.
· SUs · Members
My favourite waste of time
With Livia Scott and Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Comment
Can industrial action accelerate a resolution to the pay and pensions dispute?
Will this term’s UCU strikes generate the win that staff (and students) want? Jim Dickinson is lost for words in the low countries
· Comment
Have students had the nerve to tell the truth about their experience?
Students have been able to feed directly back to the regulator in this iteration of the TEF – but has it worked? Jim Dickinson wants to see you be brave
· SUs
What if SU elections are a huge waste of time?
As a cold, dark January comes to a close, and afternoons start slowly to look a little lighter, it’s usually SU elections season that cheers me up. I’ve always loved elections. The costumes, the slogans, the banners and
· SUs · Members
Scandi Mini Tour 2023: Denmark
With Livia Scott and Wonkhe SUs explainer
· SUs · Members
Scandi Mini Tour 2023: Sweden
With Livia Scott and Wonkhe SUs explainer
· SUs · Members
Study Tour 2023: Germany
With Livia Scott and Wonkhe SUs explainer
· SUs · Members
Study Tour 2023: The Netherlands
With Livia Scott and Wonkhe SUs explainer