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Sunday Blake
Sunday Blake is Education and Parliamentary Engagement Policy Manager at GuildHE, Deputy Chair of the Unite Foundation and was an associate editor at Wonkhe. Sunday previously worked in strategic development at the University of Exeter, with a specific focus on belonging and inclusion after being President of the University of Exeter Students’ Guild, where she worked for two years after completing a postgraduate degree.
She has carried out both research and policy change work locally and nationally in areas such as sexual misconduct, drug and alcohol use, student belonging, student sex work, freedom of speech, no-detriment policies, inclusive curriculum, and the cost of living. She has worked alongside a diverse range of partners, from AdvanceHE to the Department for Education, and is interested in widening participation, access and retention, and graduate outcomes.
98 pieces
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Storytelling and arts education can drive social change
Sunday Blake argues that Stephen Graham’s Adolescence proves that creative arts education can drive societal change
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University shouldn’t just postpone cliff edges for care experienced students
Sunday Blake argues that higher education providers need a more inclusive and long-term approach to supporting students with social care experience beyond graduation.
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Which students are more likely to run out of food?
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
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Why are London-based students using AI more than the rest of the UK?
London-based students are using AI at a noticeably higher rate than the UK average. But, the whole UK sector must pay attention to the reasons why.
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Can ChatGPT help to analyse module feedback and free-text comments?
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Online learning, neurodivergent students and “cognitive load”
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Do students who use their phones during lectures just lack self-control?
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How universities respond to the riots needs careful consideration
In the wake of racist riots in the UK, Sunday Blake argues that work on equality, diversity, and inclusion needs to take a very serious turn
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Post-pandemic students have different expectations when it comes to teaching
With Wonkhe SUs explainer
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It’s 1-0 to students as OfS introduces tough new regulation on safety on campus
A consultation on harassment and sexual misconduct suggests students and their universities are divided on what’s needed. Sunday Blake and Livia Scott review a new condition of registration
With Livia Scott
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How current applicants feel about coming to university
Students are changing – and so are the ways that universities should adapt to ensure their success. Sunday Blake gets across some new research
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How current applicants feel about going to university
The Unite Students Applicant Index is out, and contains some interesting insights
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UUK publishes advice on student drug use
A new report on tackling the harms from student drug use recommends moving away from “zero tolerance” approaches to drugs. Sunday Blake worries that the timing means nobody will notice
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Reduced student engagement isn’t just about prioritising part-time employment
A collapse in on-campus engagement is often blamed on online lectures or part-time work. Sunday Blake follows up on belonging research with Pearson to find out what’s really driving them away
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What exactly does “student success” mean
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Students from lower socioeconomic backrounds have worse sleep
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Which students are suitable candidates for mental health services?
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OfS sexual misconduct consultation response scheduled for May
Universities in England should get ready for a new condition of registration.
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It’s not (all) about the money, money, money
After a Universities UK campaign highlighted the success of first generation students, Sunday Blake and Alaya Holloway look the complexities and nuances of supporting such a diverse group
With Alaya Holloway
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Maintenance grants can’t buy cultural capital
Universities UK has a cracking new campaign on first generation students