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HE policy & politics
158 pieces carry this tag, newest first.
All about students and HE in Europe and the role of the EU
10/01/24
It’s all coming up – ten things for SUs to prepare for in 2024
05/01/24
The Welsh government is slowing down the creation of CTER – here’s what SUs need to know
02/11/23
What do the public think about tuition fees?
01/09/23
It’s all coming up – 10 things for SUs think about in 2023
03/01/23
How (and why) to lobby the Lords over the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill
01/01/23
What’s going on with the UCU industrial action?
21/12/22
How to respond to the consultation on new standards for rented homes
05/09/22
It’s all coming up – 10 things for SUs to prep for in 2022/23
01/09/22
How to respond to the consultation on renter’s reform
26/07/22
Turn back time
11/07/22
Achieving a fairer private rental sector – what SUs need to know
17/06/22
Who is James Wharton and why is he in the news?
26/05/22
How to respond to DfE’s HE policy statement and reform consultation
31/03/22
How to respond to UKRI’s New Deal for Postgraduate Research consultation
01/03/22
They are consumers, at the end of the day. Or are they?
26/01/22
This is what SUs need to know about the Tertiary Education and Research (Wales) Bill
01/11/21
How to follow a Bill through Parliament
05/10/21
Understanding potential changes to student loans
27/09/21
How to submit evidence on the Freedom of Speech Bill
23/07/21
How higher education staff perceive the impact of policy on students
15/07/21
What restrictions might remain on students and universities after “freedom day”?
16/06/21
How to respond to OfS’ 2021/22 funding consultation
04/05/21
What is London Weighting and why should it matter to students?
15/04/21
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