Image: Shutterstock

Michael Salmon

Michael Salmon is News Editor at Wonkhe

See full profile

Shutterstock_1289805406 — Image: Shutterstock

The future of the LLE under Labour

by Michael Salmon

13/07/24

Home Office data on international applications – update for May and June

Home Office data on international applications – update for May and June

by Michael Salmon

11/07/24

A brutal set of funding allocations for Wales’ universities

A brutal set of funding allocations for Wales’ universities

by Michael Salmon

9/07/24

2

The sector is still looking for good news on teachers’ pensions

The sector is still looking for good news on teachers’ pensions

by Michael Salmon

21/06/24

Shutterstock_1271510428 — Image: Shutterstock

Graduate outcomes should be part of industrial strategy

by Michael Salmon

17/06/24

The latest on those 1,289 funded places in Scotland

The latest on those 1,289 funded places in Scotland

by Michael Salmon

12/06/24

The Graduate route response is here

The Graduate route response is here

by Michael Salmon

23/05/24

What the QS-UUKi polling tells us about the Graduate route

What the QS-UUKi polling tells us about the Graduate route

by Michael Salmon

23/05/24

New Home Office data will let you watch international recruitment slump in near real-time (April update)

New Home Office data will let you watch international recruitment slump in near real-time (April update)

by Michael Salmon

22/05/24

Concerns over assessment and challenge in latest OfS quality investigation

Concerns over assessment and challenge in latest OfS quality investigation

by Michael Salmon

21/05/24

1

Free speech a “key and increasing challenge” in TNE

Free speech a “key and increasing challenge” in TNE

by Michael Salmon

21/05/24

OfS registration fees frozen for 2024–25

OfS registration fees frozen for 2024–25

by Michael Salmon

20/05/24

The government could yet lean on global rankings for a definition of “brightest and best”

The government could yet lean on global rankings for a definition of “brightest and best”

by Michael Salmon

17/05/24

Image: Midjourney

Migration Advisory Committee recommends keeping the Graduate route

by David Kernohan

14/05/24

1

New Home Office data will let you watch international recruitment slump in near real-time

New Home Office data will let you watch international recruitment slump in near real-time

by David Kernohan

30/04/24

1

We have less data on the Graduate route than we thought we did

We have less data on the Graduate route than we thought we did

by Michael Salmon

29/04/24

The education committee checks in on DSA reforms

The education committee checks in on DSA reforms

by Michael Salmon

23/04/24

A review of research security and dependence on foreign income

A review of research security and dependence on foreign income

by Michael Salmon

18/04/24

1

wonkhe-university-sign — Image: Shutterstock

What’s in a name?

by David Kernohan

8/04/24

4

Shutterstock_2441956519 — Image: Shutterstock

Apprenticeships are not one thing

by Michael Salmon

27/03/24

Update on the MAB inquiry

Update on the MAB inquiry

by Michael Salmon

19/03/24

Kangaroo,At,Lucky,Bay,In,The,Cape,Le,Grand,National — Image: Shutterstock

A bluffer’s guide to the Australian Universities Accord

by David Kernohan

17/03/24

3

You’re giving us how long to review the Graduate route?

You’re giving us how long to review the Graduate route?

by Michael Salmon

12/03/24

7

jwghiorhguioew — Image: Midjourney

How city planners think about student accommodation

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

7/03/24

Shutterstock_1707511933 — Image: Shutterstock

The questions that will and should be asked about franchising

by Michael Salmon

26/02/24

5

Will the Lords block the boycott bill?

Will the Lords block the boycott bill?

by Michael Salmon

21/02/24

1

No big movement on funding in Northern Ireland - at least, not yet

No big movement on funding in Northern Ireland – at least, not yet

by Michael Salmon

15/02/24

wonkhe-naughty-or-nice — Image: Shutterstock

What TEF submissions told us about outcomes

by David Kernohan

18/12/23

1

Independent review calls for more places and higher fees in Northern Ireland

Independent review calls for more places and higher fees in Northern Ireland

by Michael Salmon

13/12/23

PGRs would also like to feel part of a community

PGRs would also like to feel part of a community

by Michael Salmon

22/11/23

1

Halfon gives an update on student mental health

Halfon gives an update on student mental health

by Michael Salmon

21/11/23

2

efniweshfgioe — Image: Shutterstock

Why do students self-harm?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

17/11/23

Has internationalising higher education worked?

Has internationalising higher education worked?

by Michael Salmon

8/11/23

wonkhe-some-money — Image: Shutterstock

Financial literacy and the “ethnicity gap” among UK students

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

2/11/23

Image: Midjourney

Student views of the affordability of plant-based diets

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

10/10/23

How not to replace Erasmus

How not to replace Erasmus

by Michael Salmon

28/09/23

Vector-style,Image,Of,Money,University,Indecision — Image: Shutterstock

Do students hope for value for money?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

28/09/23

Shutterstock_724269682 — Image: Shutterstock

The fate of current higher education legislation in a general election year

by Michael Salmon

25/09/23

shutterstock_2266908723 — Image: Shutterstock

What to think about if you’re feeding in on a new building or refurb on campus

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

21/09/23

jewfhwehfuoweho — Image: Midjourney

Belonging and retention: what does the evidence tell us?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

14/09/23

shutterstock_2253035823 — Image: Shutterstock

The university experiences of care experienced students

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

6/09/23

1

shutterstock_130490660_edited — Image: Shutterstock

Go time for the new Welsh regulator

by Michael Salmon

30/08/23

3

Put your hand up if you think the LLE will arrive in 2025

Put your hand up if you think the LLE will arrive in 2025

by Michael Salmon

25/08/23

LLE bill at Lords committee stage

LLE bill at Lords committee stage

by Michael Salmon

10/07/23

upscaler-df17c65a6f3177dd862efbbef7144e83-900x620-2x — Image: Shutterstock

How do you build belonging in a blended environment?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

5/07/23

shutterstock_86040256 — Image: Shutterstock

What do students think would make university more engaging?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

30/06/23

Shutterstock_2273273301 — Image: Shutterstock

The Economic Activity of Public Bodies Bill aims to stop universities pursuing their own foreign policy agendas

by Michael Salmon

27/06/23

2

Excited,Diverse,Friends,Embrace,Greeting,Male,Buddy,Coming,At,Meeting — Image: Shutterstock

Can SUs be truly representative of their student bodies?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

22/06/23

Degree apprenticeship challenges in Wales

Degree apprenticeship challenges in Wales

by Michael Salmon

21/06/23

Wonkhe globe — Image Shutterstock

How to define and measure international student precarity

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

15/06/23

Diversifying, and tightening up, international recruitment

Diversifying, and tightening up, international recruitment

by Michael Salmon

14/06/23

4

Home Office extension for international students affected by marking boycott

Home Office extension for international students affected by marking boycott

by Michael Salmon

7/06/23

A bumpy road ahead for the UK’s international education strategy

A bumpy road ahead for the UK’s international education strategy

by Michael Salmon

28/05/23

wonkhe-postgrads — Image: Students

Exploring the transition from PhD student to academic

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

25/05/23

Checking in on CTER

Checking in on CTER

by Michael Salmon

25/05/23

The budget squeeze begins in Northern Ireland

The budget squeeze begins in Northern Ireland

by Michael Salmon

15/05/23

fuhwerhuif — Image: Midjourney

Exploring approaches to promoting belonging

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

10/05/23

Wonkhe globe — Image Shutterstock

Improving the narrative around internationalisation

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

5/05/23

Welsh inquiry into regional development funding gathers steam

Welsh inquiry into regional development funding gathers steam

by Michael Salmon

4/05/23

Philanthropic giving varies wildly across the higher education sector

Philanthropic giving varies wildly across the higher education sector

by Michael Salmon

2/05/23

Universities look to be (slowly) suspending CBI membership

Universities look to be (slowly) suspending CBI membership

by Michael Salmon

24/04/23

dickinsonjim2021_1970s_reel-to-reel_recorder_in_a_lecture_theat_a63f967d-3e16-4b1d-8356-54bbb12f5e8e — Image: Midjourney

How do staff and students feel about lecture recordings?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

21/04/23

Shutterstock_526095001 — Image: Shutterstock

Who are Scotland’s new ministers?

by Michael Salmon

3/04/23

sunshine — Image: Midjourney

How do early morning classes affect student attendance and attainment?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

29/03/23

Shutterstock_645507274 — Image: Shutterstock

Ambitious recommendations for student mental health in Wales

by Michael Salmon

29/03/23

1

Line-by-line scrutiny for the LLE bill

Line-by-line scrutiny for the LLE bill

by Michael Salmon

23/03/23

4

Does online learning reinforce disadvantage?

Does online learning reinforce disadvantage?

by Michael Salmon

23/03/23

1

Rounding up the LLE bill written evidence

Rounding up the LLE bill written evidence

by Michael Salmon

22/03/23

Vice chancellors push back against regulatory burden

Vice chancellors push back against regulatory burden

by Michael Salmon

21/03/23

shutterstock_435294154 — Image: Shutterstock

How do students define sexual consent?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

9/03/23

Inquiry into Office for Students launched

Inquiry into Office for Students launched

by Michael Salmon

3/03/23

3

wonkhe-lonely-flat — Image: Shutterstock

What type of interventions best address student loneliness?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

2/03/23

Clear eyes and guidance needed on international partnerships

Clear eyes and guidance needed on international partnerships

by Michael Salmon

28/02/23

2

Wonkhe-Ikon-Graduate-Jobsjpg — Image: IKON

Does paid work boost students’ confidence?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

16/02/23

Three,Asian,People,,Scholarship,Students,Walking,With,Smile,In,Park — Image: Shutterstock

How do universities recognise student volunteering?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

9/02/23

1

Nursing applications are down on last year – should we be worried?

Nursing applications are down on last year – should we be worried?

by Michael Salmon

9/02/23

5

Wonkhe-international-travel-data — Image: Shutterstock

Helping international students to achieve academic integration

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

2/02/23

Female,Home,Carer,Supporting,Old,Woman,To,Stand,Up,From — Image: Shutterstock

Not all student carers are the same

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

27/01/23

Shutterstock_2018408744 — Image: Shutterstock

Can OfS fix its relationship with the higher education sector?

by Michael Salmon

26/01/23

2

Home Office wrangling over international students continues

Home Office wrangling over international students continues

by Michael Salmon

25/01/23

wonkhe super women — Image: Shutterstock

Are perceptions of teaching excellence impacted by gender?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

19/01/23

Shutterstock_1005938026 — Image: Shutterstock

Is our creative future at risk?

by Michael Salmon

17/01/23

Mission-driven research funding in the limelight

Mission-driven research funding in the limelight

by Michael Salmon

16/01/23

Civil service strikes and the higher education sector

Civil service strikes and the higher education sector

by Michael Salmon

13/01/23

1

shutterstock_1746122405 — Image: Shutterstock

How do students cope with racism and racial inequality on campus?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

13/01/23

shutterstock_1414943891 — Image: Shutterstock

Does what students eat get them better outcomes?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

15/12/22

Robert Halfon struggles with the details on higher education – and on apprenticeships too, funnily enough

Robert Halfon struggles with the details on higher education – and on apprenticeships too, funnily enough

by Michael Salmon

13/12/22

Gillian Keegan meets the Education Committee

Gillian Keegan meets the Education Committee

by Michael Salmon

7/12/22

shutterstock_573135040 — Image: Shutterstock

Understanding male students’ sexual aggression

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

6/12/22

BPzLAjZIkj1mpzWshXcU--3--egvog_6x — Image: Nightcafe AI

How to argue for an inclusive curriculum

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

1/12/22

Shutterstock_1852100395 — Image: Shutterstock

China today, tomorrow, and forever?

by James Coe

28/11/22

shutterstock_521540095 — Image: Shutterstock

How effective is personal tutoring at your university?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

17/11/22

We’re starting to see responses to the OfS equality of opportunity consultation

We’re starting to see responses to the OfS equality of opportunity consultation

by Michael Salmon

10/11/22

wonkhe-student-success — Image: Shutterstock

Should your university adopt “digital” mental health support?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

9/11/22

wonkhe-student-success — Image: Shutterstock

How do students see student success differently by subject?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

9/11/22

Who's going to fix Northern Ireland's skills problem?

Who’s going to fix Northern Ireland’s skills problem?

by Michael Salmon

8/11/22

No point pretending on Scottish university funding

No point pretending on Scottish university funding

by Michael Salmon

2/11/22

At the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee

At the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee

by Michael Salmon

2/11/22

shutterstock_1681937335 — Image: Shutterstock

Does active learning improve wellbeing?

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

27/10/22

shutterstock_1530571397 — Image: Shutterstock

The student role in governance and quality assurance

by Michael Salmon

blogs-su

18/10/22