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“The government will do whatever it takes to support people affected by Covid-19”

by Jim Dickinson

4/06/20

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Sticking plasters for the hardest hit will be in short supply in a pandemic

by Eluned Parrott

3/06/20

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We can’t separate the issues of race and reopening in universities

by Tahmina Choudhery

3/06/20

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Disabled Students’ Allowance during a pandemic

by Graham Coiley

2/06/20

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Of knights and knaves – can universities be trusted to navigate through Covid-19?

by Debbie McVitty

2/06/20

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Let’s lose the deficit language about online education

by Tansy Jessop

2/06/20

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If we can’t all be the OU by September, what can we become?

by Simon Kear

1/06/20

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From culture shock to culture shift – changing working practice in HE

by Joel Arber

1/06/20

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In September provision needs to be different but good – not different but bad

by Jim Dickinson

1/06/20

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The shape of the financial crisis to come?

by David Kernohan

1/06/20

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Young people: civil society needs YOU

by Richard Brabner

1/06/20

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Government must recognise the human cost to the crisis facing universities

by Jo Grady

1/06/20

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We saw the crash coming – so why didn’t we prepare?

by Bob O'Keefe

31/05/20

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Why price transparency is important when buying academic journal access

by Anna Vernon

28/05/20

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University marketing should build trust with students

by Vicky Hayhurst

28/05/20

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2020: a space (and timetabling) odyssey

by Claire Taylor

27/05/20

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Lifting the lockdown means thinking through the implications for student conduct

by Jim Dickinson

27/05/20

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Transforming access and participation demands a national strategy

by Cat Turhan

27/05/20

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Clearing Plus: transforming admissions experiences

by Fiona Johnston

26/05/20

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On time, work, leisure and learning in universities

by Andy Pitchford

24/05/20

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Don’t dismiss student social activity as optional

by Duncan Exley

24/05/20

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Who decides the future of universities?

by David Kernohan

22/05/20

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BAME academics are already under-represented. The response to Covid-19 could reduce our numbers even further.

by Winston Morgan

21/05/20

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The new Stepchange is an opportunity to renew our efforts on mental health

by Julia Buckingham

20/05/20

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We need a nationally coordinated approach to reopening universities

by Mark Leach

20/05/20

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The only certainty about September is uncertainty for students

by Jim Dickinson

20/05/20

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Supporting student careers in challenging times

by Kate Daubney

19/05/20

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Ethical governance in Covid times: the value of the Nolan principles

by Monisha Shah

19/05/20

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Coping with a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world during Covid-19

by Nick Petford

18/05/20

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Widening participation matters too much for Covid-19 to shut it down

by Anne-Marie Canning

17/05/20

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Universities must not forget about BAME students during this crisis

by Karis Campion

14/05/20

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In this pandemic, admissions policy is being developed in real time

by Graeme Slater

14/05/20

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Delivering remote support for neurodiverse learners

by Helen Ball

13/05/20

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The admissions problem isn’t just about “prediction”

by Hollie Baker

13/05/20

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What is a “new normal” in outreach work?

by Andrew Ross

13/05/20

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Communicating research during Covid-19

by Paul Manners

12/05/20

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Valuing diversity starts with governing boards

by Victoria Holbrook

11/05/20

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From liquidity to solvency – what might a real bailout look like?

by Jim Dickinson

11/05/20

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A bold plan for research will guide choices in a post-Covid economy

by Beth Thompson

10/05/20

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We haven’t had enough of experts

by Josie Cluer

10/05/20

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The financial pressure is real – but please don’t penalise vulnerable graduate teachers

by Greta Kaluzeviciute

8/05/20

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Communication with students means listening as well as talking

by Jim Dickinson

6/05/20

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Can we plan for a socially distanced campus?

by Graham Scott

6/05/20

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The strategic imperative: planning for a post-Covid future

by Justine Andrew

6/05/20

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From crisis to creativity: how Covid-19 could change HE governance

by Debbie McVitty

6/05/20

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Securing the student interest in Covid-19 will require tough choices

by Jim Dickinson

5/05/20

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Saying thank you takes courage

by Fiona Cownie

5/05/20

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Academic lives are in transition

by Richard Watermeyer

4/05/20

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I’ve spent years working towards my degree. Now Covid-19 has thrown students off track

by Jessica Davies

4/05/20

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We cannot let Covid-19 derail progress on closing the BAME attainment gap

by Amatey Doku

3/05/20

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How Fika is supporting universities with mental fitness during Covid-19

by Nick Bennett

3/05/20

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So, what is Clearing Plus?

by David Kernohan

3/05/20

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Covid-19 does discriminate – so we should tackle its impact on BAME students

by Gurnam Singh

3/05/20

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But somehow the vital connection is made

by Ian Dunn

2/05/20

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The days go so slowly, but the weeks go by in a flash

by Jim Dickinson

1/05/20

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Student complaints in the context of coronavirus

by Felicity Mitchell

29/04/20

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Healthcare faculties are playing a crucial role in the fight against Covid-19

by Fleur Nielsen

29/04/20

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The digitalisation of the university

by Balbir Barn

29/04/20

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Covid-19 is the pivot point for online learning

by Gilly Salmon

28/04/20

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Universities’ role in economic recovery

by James Coe

27/04/20

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Remote learning will expose gaps in digital learning experiences

by Anders Krohn

26/04/20

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Empathy and compassion are vital now and into the autumn

by Julie Sanders

26/04/20

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The Knowledge Exchange Concordat: published but not yet activated

by Trevor McMillan

23/04/20

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If there’s no going back, how do we get forward to a new normal?

by Jim Dickinson

23/04/20

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The purpose of publications in a pandemic and beyond

by Elizabeth Gadd

22/04/20

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Homeless people need more than housing – and universities can help

by Becky Edwards

21/04/20

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Now is the time for knowledge exchange

by Hamish McAlpine

20/04/20

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Imagining a higher education system beyond Covid-19

by Andy Westwood

19/04/20

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Does working from home exacerbate gender inequalities?

by Emily Yarrow

17/04/20

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So long, and thanks for all the TEF?

by David Kernohan

15/04/20

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Digital can’t replace face to face when it comes to widening participation

by Hugh Rayment-Pickard

14/04/20

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Keep calm and carry on paying your tuition fees (and rent)

by Jim Dickinson

10/04/20

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Covid-19 and the sector’s workforce

by Raj Jethwa

8/04/20

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Resilience in adversity: supporting graduate careers during Covid-19

by Gabi Binnie

7/04/20

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Charting the REF waters ahead

by Kim Hackett

7/04/20

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Changing student recruitment in light of Covid-19

by Katherine Lloyd Clark

6/04/20

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We must not abandon widening participation this year

by Jonathan Simons

5/04/20

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Universities, PSRBs and Covid-19

by Douglas Blackstock

2/04/20

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Could universities’ Covid-19 response help us be more inclusive?

by Hannah Bartlett

2/04/20

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Can universities safely implement “no detriment” assessment policies?

by David Kernohan

1/04/20

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Ethical debt and the great online pivot

by Samantha Ahern

31/03/20

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If the risks have changed, then so should the protections

by Jim Dickinson

31/03/20

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Building a truly civic response to the pandemic

by Richard Brabner

30/03/20

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Is it in students’ interests to enrol in September?

by Jim Dickinson

29/03/20

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#UniSupport: ten things to consider in working with partners

by Alex Favier

29/03/20

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Universities are responding magnificently to Covid-19

by Alistair Jarvis

29/03/20

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Digital competence is not enough – we need to instil the values of digital citizenship

by Lia Blaj-Ward

27/03/20

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What going fully remote taught me about leading remote organisations

by Anders Krohn

27/03/20

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Home and away – the consequences of Covid-19

by Louise Nicol

26/03/20

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Why pausing the REF makes sense but axing it doesn’t

by James Wilsdon

25/03/20

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Six lessons for critical incident working

by Tom Inns

25/03/20

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We can avert a crisis for student renters – but only if we act fast

by Eva Crossan Jory

24/03/20

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Keeping emotionally fit for the long term – starting now

by Fran Longstaff

23/03/20

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Five ways to wellbeing when working from home

by Jenny Louise Lawrence

23/03/20

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Delivering teaching using live streaming and lecture capture

by Chris Thomson

20/03/20

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Student financial support in a time of social isolation

by Lucy Hunter Blackburn

19/03/20

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Cut-throat competition over students is the opposite of what we need in a crisis

by Jim Dickinson

19/03/20

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We are all precarious now. Can technology help us?

by Mark Johnson

18/03/20

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Research should be at the heart of government

by Neil Heckels

18/03/20