← Main Wonkhe

About Wonkhe People Our partners Write for Wonkhe Contact us

Explore the whole archive Data Wonkhe research Long reads Analysis Comment Wonk Corner

Briefings

Daily BriefingEvery weekday · by 8amHigher education's essential morning read.Monday BriefingWeekly · MondaysThe full week ahead in HE policy.Friday ReviewWeekly · Friday lunchtimesWhat you need to know about the week just gone.

Newsletters & more

HE InfluencePolitics and policy and the way the sector is seen.HE CounselNewGovernance, law and regulation for anyone following legal developments.Policy RadarThe monthly live policy briefing – watch live or catch the replay on the portal.

Services

Wonkhe PassFull access for your whole institution.Wonkhe SUs PassFor students' unions – briefings, recordings and training.Free briefingThe Monday Briefing, Lite edition – free.

Working for Students The Higher Education Show

About Wonkhe SUs Weekly webinars Webinar box set 2026 Latest SUs blogs SU strategies Official guidance Add a new user

Tuesday 29 September 2026know·understand·influence

Copyright © 2026 Thesis House Ltd.

Wonkhe is published by Thesis House Ltd, registered in England and Wales (no. 08784934), 31–35 Kirby Street, London EC1N 8TE.

Moderation policy
Terms and Conditions
Privacy Policy

Welsh student welfare: What new rules require – and what SUs can now push for

Jim Dickinson sets out Medr’s new staff and learner welfare condition for Welsh universities, in force from 1 August 2026, and what Welsh SUs can push providers on as they carry out their annual self-evaluation.

13/05/26

Image: Shutterstock

13/05/26

Tags

SU Explainers
SU: Harassment & sexual misconduct
SU: Mental health & wellbeing
SU: Regulation & the OfS
SU: Wales

Checking your subscription…

One moment while we confirm your access to this article.

Related articles

Image of a microscope

We need to stop romanticising the old-school technician

Aaqib Ayub | Comment | 29/09/26

Let’s not confuse institutional prestige with national priority

David Mba | Comment | 28/09/26

Getting into university isn’t enough

Antony Moss | Comment | 28/09/26

Aerial image of Liverpool city centre

If universities aren’t a priority, at least give them certainty

Ian Turgoose | Comment | 28/09/26

Making Sense of Higher Education – the literature review

Team Wonkhe | Long read | 27/09/26

Research security, science diplomacy, and geopolitical fracture

Sapna Marwaha | Long read | 26/09/26

Comments

New comments will come back with sign-in later this year.