Author
Ruairí Cullen
Ruairí Cullen is the Senior Observatory Lead in the Higher Education & Research policy team at the British Academy.
3 pieces
Newest first, since June 2024
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Subject cold spots are growing. We need to address the root causes
New analysis from the British Academy shows us huge areas of the country where key areas of humanities, arts, and social sciences are not taught. Ruairi Cullen has the details
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There are cold spots in arts, humanities, and social sciences provision
New British Academy interactive maps reveal cold spots in social sciences, humanities and arts in UK higher education – especially affecting disadvantaged students. Ruairí Cullen explains
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Ensuring the viability of media and communication studies is an investment in the future
Degrees in media, screen, journalism, and communication studies often face public derision. Yet as Ruairí Cullen explains, these subjects show remarkable resilience and rising appeal, despite ongoing challenges