Author
Sofia Ropek
Sofia Ropek was an Associate Editor at Wonkhe. Sofia is a former Graduate Union President at the University of Cambridge, where she worked on postgraduate policy. Sofia is particularly interested in policy relating to postgraduate students, gender and mental health.
20 pieces
Newest first, since August 2019
· SUs · Members
The headlines from the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2019
This is a briefing for Wonkhe SUs subscribers. To find out more go to the SUs page in the menu above.
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Policy Watch
People shouldn’t have to choose between education and financial security, says Labour
Labour has launched plans for a national education service, from cradle-to-grave. Sofia Ropek on what it would look like, and whether it’ll inspire voters.
· SUs · Members
How to embed mental health in the curriculum
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With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Comment
“Other countries are astonished by the complexity of our tertiary education system”
Our tertiary education system is too complex to be integrated and flexible, says Sofia Ropek
· Comment
Leader of the pack: who has the power to change research cultures?
If you want to change the research environment, start thinking about yourself as a future leader, say Steve Goldenberg and Sofia Ropek
With Steve Goldenberg
· SUs · Members
Want better grades? Get more sleep
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With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Comment
Why are universities scared of positive action?
Some universities don’t understand positive action, or even think it’s not legal, but it’s a crucial means of tackling racism, says Sofia Ropek
· SUs · Members
How to run research projects on gender-based violence
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With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Analysis
Students aren’t sold on Augar’s fee reduction
A HEPI/Youthsight survey has found that students are nonplussed about the Augar fee recommendations. Sofia Ropek and David Kernohan break down the findings.
With David Kernohan
· SUs · Members
Making staff sexual misconduct more visible
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With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Comment
If we want to support researchers, the data needs to tell a story
The sector’s capacity to gather data on researchers is growing. Steve Goldenberg and Sofia Ropek ask what stories the data might tell
With Steve Goldenberg
· SUs · Members
Helping under-represented students navigate academic culture
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With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Comment
Black students aren’t getting funded PhDs. Who’s responsible for fixing that?
A new report shows that Black students aren’t getting funded by research councils. We need to fix the pipeline, argues Sofia Ropek
· Policy Watch
Does the new researcher concordat have teeth?
Sofia Ropek test drives the updated Concordat to support the career development of researchers
· Comment
Outside on the inside: how to include student governors
Student governors often feel like outsiders, and there’s more we can do to include them, says Sofia Ropek
· Explainer
How did we get here? A USS timeline
UCU is balloting for industrial action over pay and pensions. Sofia Ropek digs into the background to USS dispute to get you up to speed
· Comment
Trans inclusion doesn’t conflict with academic freedom
We need to move beyond alarmist articles and dog-whistle politics if we want trans-inclusive universities, says Sofia Ropek
· Analysis
Preparing for the worst and hoping for the best: the plan for no-deal Brexit
The Wonkhe editorial team navigates no-deal Brexit planning in higher education, from stockpiling to study abroad
With David Kernohan
· SUs · Members
What’s the secret to keeping SU staff?
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With Wonkhe SUs explainer
· Policy Watch
For the many, not the few? Labour’s emerging higher education policy platform
The Labour Party has grabbed headlines this A level results week with calls for post-qualification admissions. Sofia Ropek breaks down what we know about Labour’s positions on HE