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Ignore the noise – university is overwhelmingly worth it for most

by Sally Mapstone
Comment
13/02/25
6
Good news on Teachers’ Pension Scheme contributions (though only in Scotland)
Good news on Teachers’ Pension Scheme contributions (though only in Scotland)

Good news on Teachers’ Pension Scheme contributions (though only in Scotland)

by Michael Salmon
Wonk Corner
13/02/25
UCAS January deadline applicants and applications, 2025
UCAS January deadline applicants and applications, 2025

UCAS January deadline applicants and applications, 2025

by David Kernohan
Wonk Corner
13/02/25
3
Shutterstock_2485548497
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Here’s how institutions are faring in handling harassment and sexual misconduct complaints

by Jo Nuckley
Analysis
13/02/25
1
Shutterstock_1467908138
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What works for leadership in higher education now?

by Fiona Lennoxsmith
Comment
13/02/25
OfS opts for summaries and secrecy on sexual misconduct
OfS opts for summaries and secrecy on sexual misconduct

OfS opts for summaries and secrecy on sexual misconduct

by Jim Dickinson
Wonk Corner
13/02/25
1
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Is a burger in a campus bar educational? Depends

by Jim Dickinson
SU Blogs
blogs-su
12/02/25
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The potential of educational podcasts for commuter students

by Tom Perou
Comment
12/02/25
Spotlight,On,The,Stage,Of,The,Opera,And,Ballet,Theater
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Curtain call on traditional time-intensive drama training

by Randall Whittaker
Comment
12/02/25
2
Enhanced monitoring for business in Bolton
Enhanced monitoring for business in Bolton

Enhanced monitoring for business in Bolton

by David Kernohan
Wonk Corner
11/02/25
1
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Comment
11/02/25
2
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Supporting the careers of researchers means innovation, not isolation

by Richard Emes
Comment
11/02/25
1
Universities UK submits to spending review
Universities UK submits to spending review

Universities UK submits to spending review

by David Kernohan
Wonk Corner
10/02/25
2
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Higher education institutions have invested time, effort and money in level 7 apprenticeships

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Analysis
10/02/25
1
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The barriers that must be removed for degree apprenticeships to meet NHS workforce targets

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Comment
10/02/25
3
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A blanket removal of funding for level 7 apprenticeships will damage government plans to boost infrastructure

by Deborah Johnston
Comment
10/02/25
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Societies that are humane are thoughtful about promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

by Debbie McVitty
Comment
8/02/25
Do you really have to sign up to a political agenda to get research funding?
Do you really have to sign up to a political agenda to get research funding?

Do you really have to sign up to a political agenda to get research funding?

by David Kernohan
Wonk Corner
8/02/25
3
Wonkhe-Welcome-Matt
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Predictably bad education

by David Kernohan
Comment
8/02/25
5
A(nother) new competence framework emerges
A(nother) new competence framework emerges

A(nother) new competence framework emerges

by Jim Dickinson
Wonk Corner
7/02/25
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New legislation in Scotland increases the SFC’s powers, but only up to a point

by Michael Salmon
Policy Watch
7/02/25
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What is organisational design and governance and why does it matter to SUs?

by James Coe
SU Blogs
blogs-su
7/02/25
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shutterstock_2400774179 (1)

Change is coming for PhD students

by Team Wonkhe
SUs
blogs-su
7/02/25
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Higher education postcard: Taxila

by Hugh Jones
Comment
7/02/25
1
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There’s nothing certain about the circumstances when a duty of care applies to students

by Robert Abrahart
Comment
7/02/25
1
AAA
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Podcast: Protection, visas, commuter students

by Team Wonkhe
Podcasts
7/02/25
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Enabling students to succeed isn’t mollycoddling

by Liam White
SU Blogs
blogs-su
6/02/25
1
Wales thinks strategically about higher education provision, in the absence of more investment
Wales thinks strategically about higher education provision, in the absence of more investment

Wales thinks strategically about higher education provision, in the absence of more investment

by Michael Salmon
Wonk Corner
6/02/25
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Fairness and protection for students is coming – but not for those that need it now

by Jim Dickinson
Policy Watch
6/02/25
4
Professional,Pole,Vaulter,Training,At,The,Stadium.,Copy,Space,Background
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When OfS reopens its register, there will be implications for everyone else

by David Kernohan
Policy Watch
6/02/25
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Another way of thinking about the national assessment of people, culture, and environment

by Elizabeth Gadd
Comment
6/02/25
15
Wonkhe_MS_Podcast_Social_1200x8@2x
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New venue, SU elections, Spring Day

by Livia Scott
SU Podcast
blogs-su
6/02/25
jgioerugteo
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Let’s TWST again

by Mack Marshall
SUs
blogs-su
5/02/25
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Why are university registrars so white?

by Ben Vulliamy
Comment
5/02/25
3
Shutterstock_2446896739
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Job titles matter for inclusive and meaningful work

by Russell Warhurst
Comment
5/02/25
9
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What are students’ rights over closed modules, campuses and courses?

by Jim Dickinson
SUs
blogs-su
5/02/25
2023-24 finances updated for the end of January
2023-24 finances updated for the end of January

2023-24 finances updated for the end of January

by David Kernohan
Wonk Corner
4/02/25
4
bndjfghjik
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Getting in and getting on needs to go up the agenda, not down

by Alex Blower
Comment
4/02/25
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Honesty and accuracy is about to get even more important

by Jim Dickinson
Policy Watch
4/02/25
1
Weathered,,Muddy,Boots,By,A,Timeworn,Couch,Evoke,Rustic,Warmth
Image: Shutterstock

Filling their boots? The rationale for growing loss-making home student numbers

by Debbie McVitty
Comment
3/02/25
15
Onboarding,New,Employee,Process,Concept.,Ensuring,That,The,New,Employees
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The higher education sector needs to come together to renew its commitment to enhancing student engagement

by Helena Lim
Comment
3/02/25
1
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Should you be student-led for student-led’s sake?

by Rosie Hunnam
SU Blogs
blogs-su
2/02/25
1
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Shaping higher education for commuter students

by Susan Kenyon
Comment
2/02/25
5
Northern Ireland students get a 20 per cent boost to maintenance
Northern Ireland students get a 20 per cent boost to maintenance

Northern Ireland students get a 20 per cent boost to maintenance

by Jim Dickinson
Wonk Corner
31/01/25
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UKRI increases PhD stipend by 8 per cent

by James Coe
Policy Watch
31/01/25
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The labour of being a student nurse

by Paige Rivers
Comment
31/01/25
8
Edinburgh,,Scotland,,Uk,-,April,27,2024:,In,Solidarity,With
Image: Shutterstock

What can SUs learn for the future from the encampments of 2024

by Jim Dickinson
SUs
blogs-su
31/01/25
AAA
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Podcast: Cuts, applications, campus climate

by Team Wonkhe
Podcasts
31/01/25
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Higher education postcard: University of Valladolid

by Hugh Jones
Comment
31/01/25
1
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Here’s what universities are doing to change assessment and feedback

by Mack Marshall
SUs
blogs-su
30/01/25
Antique,Style,Cash,Register
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DfE steps in to require franchise partners to register with OfS

by Jim Dickinson
Policy Watch
30/01/25
4
wonkhe-sweet-shop
wonkhe-sweet-shop

UCAS End of Cycle provider data, 2024

by David Kernohan
Data
30/01/25
7
Wonkhe-Data-History-Storage
Image: Shutterstock

Institutions may be holding themselves back by not sharing enough data

by Robert Renfree
Comment
30/01/25
Edinburgh,,Scotland,,Uk,-,April,27,2024:,In,Solidarity,With
Image: Shutterstock

Lessons for leaders from the campus encampments

by Jim Dickinson
Comment
30/01/25
1
wonkhe-snowdrops
Image: Shutterstock

HESA Spring 2025: staff

by David Kernohan
Data
29/01/25
3
jgioerugteo
Image: Midjourney

Our students are ambitious. They need an SU that channels that

by Jimena Alamo
SU Blogs
blogs-su
29/01/25
Wonkhe data cable knotted
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Data futures, reviewed

by David Kernohan
Policy Watch
29/01/25
14
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Now! That’s what I call a student leader 2025

by Jim Dickinson
SU Blogs
blogs-su
28/01/25
Belgrade,,Serbia,-,December,22th,2024,-,Photo,Of,Students
Image: Shutterstock

Inside the student blockades in Serbia

by Jelena Brankovic
SU Blogs
blogs-su
28/01/25
7
Shutterstock_2152903277
Image: Shutterstock

How postdocs get on

by James Coe
Comment
28/01/25
3
Gardening,Concept.watering,Seedling,Tomato,Plant,In,Greenhouse,Garden,With,Red
Image: Shutterstock

Degree apprenticeship delivery needs strengthening to realise their potential

by Kat Emms
Comment
28/01/25
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Image: Midjourney

Are SUs neoliberal – and so what if they are?

by James Coe
SU Blogs
blogs-su
27/01/25
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Image: Shutterstock

An early look at 2023–24 financial returns shows providers working hard to balance the books

by David Kernohan
Analysis
27/01/25
20
Business,Group,Leadership,Concept,As,A,Merger,And,Acquisition,And
Image: Shutterstock

Anatomy of a higher education merger – City St George’s, University of London

by Debbie McVitty
Comment
27/01/25
5
wonkhe-green-protest
Image: Shutterstock

We cannot leave social action activities to chance

by Fiona Walsh McDonnell
SU Blogs
blogs-su
26/01/25
Serbian,Students,And,Citizens,Protest,Against,Government,Corruption,After,Novi
Image: Shutterstock

Students are at the centre of a political uprising in Serbia. Again

by Jim Dickinson
Long read
24/01/25
Shutterstock_2513803173
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We need strategic technical leaders

by Catrin Harris
Comment
24/01/25
Image: BBC

Ventriloquising the student interest

by Paul Ashwin
Comment
24/01/25
7
ewrkjgoperjopg
Image: Midjourney

Make the noise and make it clear

by Mack Marshall
SUs
blogs-su
24/01/25
AAA
Image: Wonkhe

Podcast: Funding, attendance, student hardship

by Team Wonkhe
Podcasts
24/01/25
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Higher education postcard: Dartington

by Hugh Jones
Comment
24/01/25
3
Care leavers and estranged students in SLC data
Care leavers and estranged students in SLC data

Care leavers and estranged students in SLC data

by David Kernohan
Wonk Corner
23/01/25
Contemporary,Art,Collage,Art,Depicting,A,Hand,Holding,A,Target.
Image: Shutterstock

Emergent strategy for students’ unions

by James Coe
SU Blogs
blogs-su
23/01/25
2
wdfuiwehgfuiw
Image: Midjourney

Wonkhe Live! January 2025

by Wonkhe SUs explainer
SUs
blogs-su
23/01/25
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Image: Hull Uni SU

Rethinking lobbying at the Hull Northern Voice Conference

by Mack Marshall
SU Blogs
blogs-su
23/01/25
1
wonkhe-moneycatch
Image: IKON

There’s new insight about the impact of hardship funding for students – and why not having restrictions on funding spend matters

by Livia Scott
Explainer
blogs-su
23/01/25
1
Shutterstock_2204757271
Image: Shutterstock

New models of international partnership

by Henrietta O’Connor
Comment
23/01/25
Shutterstock_2449781521
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UK universities and the war in Gaza

by David Duncan
Comment
23/01/25
Shutterstock_2480493995
Image: Shutterstock

A new funding body landscape emerges in Scotland

by Michael Salmon
Policy Watch
23/01/25
The Scottish government wants its own post-study work offer
The Scottish government wants its own post-study work offer

The Scottish government wants its own post-study work offer

by Michael Salmon
Wonk Corner
22/01/25
Technology and the eternal promise of the new
Technology and the eternal promise of the new

Technology and the eternal promise of the new

by David Kernohan
Wonk Corner
22/01/25
wonkhe-small-area
Image: Shutterstock

Making SEISA official

by Tej Nathwani
Data
22/01/25
Shutterstock_1898538826
Image: Shutterstock

Politics and international relations has grown over the last decade – but unevenly

by Connor McKenzie
Analysis
22/01/25
wonkhe-inclusion-coming-back-together
wonkhe-inclusion-coming-back-together

Time to address disability inclusion for university staff

by Susan Wilbraham
Comment
21/01/25
2
Cookies,Leftover,In,A,Plate
Image: Shutterstock

Higher education should lift students out of poverty – not trap them within it

by Lee Elliot Major
Comment
21/01/25
rgheiurhguierhi
Image: Midjourney

UKVI is tightening the rules on international student attendance

by Jim Dickinson
Policy Watch
21/01/25
4
rgilerhi
Image: Midjourney

UKVI confirms new attendance rules for international students

by Jim Dickinson
blogs-su
20/01/25
Jacqui Smith rules out (much) more money while her department assesses the impacts
Jacqui Smith rules out (much) more money while her department assesses the impacts

Jacqui Smith rules out (much) more money while her department assesses the impacts

by Jim Dickinson
Wonk Corner
20/01/25
shutterstock_2160797671 (1)
Image: Shutterstock

Here’s what SUs need to know about upcoming regulation of international agents

by Jim Dickinson
SUs
blogs-su
20/01/25
Willetts on the worth of university
Willetts on the worth of university

Willetts on the worth of university

by David Kernohan
Wonk Corner
20/01/25
1
wonkhe-talking
Image: Shutterstock

Keep talking about data

by David Kernohan
Comment
20/01/25
Rainbow,In,Edinburgh,,Scotland.
Image: Shutterstock

A higher education institution’s relationship with technology crosses all its missions

by Debbie McVitty
Comment
20/01/25
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Daring students to take risks and be wrong is key to solving the campus culture wars

by Jim Dickinson
Comment
20/01/25
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A round up of student influence, voice and representation policies from our eurotours

by Jim Dickinson
SUs
blogs-su
20/01/25
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A bone of contention with secondary legislation

by David Kernohan
Comment
19/01/25
1
wonkhe-mentalhealth5
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Here’s where the Department for Education’s mental health taskforce is up to

by Mack Marshall
SUs
blogs-su
17/01/25
Poland,.krakow.,27.07.2024,Andrzej,Frycz,Modrzewski,Krakow,University,On,A
Poland .Krakow. 27.07.2024 Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University on a summer day, studies , student years.

Study Tour 2025: Poland

by Jim Dickinson
SUs
blogs-su
17/01/25
Shutterstock_2018395538
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Asking students about the challenges they face

by Lee Dibben
Comment
17/01/25
7
wonkhe-megaphone
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Freeze peach

by Jim Dickinson
SUs
blogs-su
17/01/25
Prague,,Czech,Republic,-,25,August,2022:,Facade,Of,Building
Prague,,Czech,Republic,-,25,August,2022:,Facade,Of,Building

Study Tour 2025: Czechia

by Mack Marshall
SUs
blogs-su
17/01/25

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