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· Wonk Corner
Playing the frame game on student loans
The FT story on the graduate repayment threshold in England reminds us that a lower threshold was one of the Augar review recommendations.
· Comment
The debate over no detriment hasn’t gone away – it just got started
How are universities doing on giving consideration to the disruption caused by the pandemic and protecting standards? Different things, finds Jim Dickinson
· SUs · Members
Understanding potential changes to student loans
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Wonk Corner
No easy answers as the Treasury opts for the easiest answer on student loans savings
Faced with a need to save money on the English student loans system, it should probably come as no surprise that the FT is reporting that graduates will stump up the bulk of the cash.
· Wonk Corner
Who will take responsibility for fixing student accommodation?
There’s a minor student housing crisis sweeping bits of the UK right now.
· SUs · Members
And we’re off
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Wonk Corner
SLC clarifies the position on distance learning and student loans
You may recall that a couple of weeks ago, amid ongoing debate about blended learning, we sought to answer an important question.
· SUs · Members
One rule for them
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Wonk Corner
It’s one rule for most SUs and no rules for Oxbridge
It may not surprise you to learn that none of the amendments to the Freedom of Speech (Higher Education) Bill put forward by the opposition have been accepted.
· Analysis
How might Nadhim Zahawi approach higher education reform?
Nadhim Zahawi is now in charge of overseeing major changes to higher education funding. Jim Dickinson and David Kernohan search for clues on his likely approach.
With David Kernohan
· Wonk Corner
A quick look at proposed amendments to the free speech bill
With the oral evidence sessions complete, the commons committee for the Freedom of Speech (Higher Education) Bill now turns its attention to line by scrutiny, and consideration of amendments.
· Wonk Corner
Shouldn’t OfS have some evidence when it says there’s a problem with free speech on campus?
Monday saw the second set of evidence sessions for the Freedom of Speech (Higher Education) Bill committee stage.
· Comment
Policy Exchange proposals on free speech and harassment get to the nub of the issue
Jim Dickinson reviews new Policy Exchange proposals seeking to amend equalities legislation to protect those with “controversial views”
· SUs · Members
Line by line
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· SUs
MPs have been scrutinising the free speech Bill
As you’ll know, right now a government Bill on freedom of speech within universities in England – that includes specific proposals on students’ unions – is weaving its way through the House of Commons. You can find all o
· Comment
Asking graduates to pay more may not be the little “tweak” we think it is
Will Westminster ministers dare to lower the student loan repayment threshold after a week of concern about the tax rates facing graduates? Jim Dickinson reads the runes.
· Comment
Vice chancellors get a lecture on Zoom from Gavin Williamson
What did the Secretary of State for Education have to say to Universities UK’s annual conference? Jim Dickinson and David Kernohan have you covered
With David Kernohan
· Wonk Corner
Where do you draw the line on freedom of speech?
If you didn’t watch them live, the transcripts from the first two sessions of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill committee’s meetings are up on Hansard.
· Wonk Corner
Will Scotland protect its student consumers?
In a market, providers compete to offer the best deal and the lowest prices. And if they don’t, people will switch away. Magic!
· SUs · Members
Summer update: The chosen ones
With Wonkhe SUs explainer