26 pieces
Newest first, since October 2015 · page 2 of 2
· Comment
Universities urgently need to rediscover their civic mission
In rebuilding their relationship with the voters, it is imperative that universities are accessible, relevant, and trusted as public institutions, says Smita Jamdar.
· Analysis
When you can’t do right for doing wrong
Reports of universities jumping the gun on inflationary fee increases are greatly exaggerated, and have forgotten to account for consumer protection law.
· Analysis
Nothing has changed but everything is different
Smita Jamdar gives a quick overview of the legal challenges for universities as we move towards Brexit, particularly the upcoming changes to the status of EU students.
· Analysis
The market is free, yet everywhere it is in chains
Reviewing the White Paper and Bill, education lawyer Smita Jamdar details the huge new powers of the Office for Students which could go some way to rolling back institutional autonomy
· Comment
How the legal nature of the student-university relationship has changed
The legal nature of the student/university relationship has evolved considerably over the last two decades – education lawyer Smita Jamdar charts the change and assesses where we are now.
· Analysis
Could immigration compliance amount to unlawful discrimination?
Reflecting on Home Office rules that are forcing institutions to withdraw from certain international markets, Smita Jamdar asks just how much of an erosion into institutional autonomy immigration controls have now become