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HE policy & politics
158 pieces carry this tag, newest first.
OfS has got their funding guidance but what does it mean
23/05/25
The government is amending the Employment Rights Bill – here’s what SUs need to know
04/03/25
Here’s where the Department for Education’s mental health taskforce is up to
17/01/25
It’s all coming up: Seven things for SUs to prep for in the year ahead
09/01/25
How (and why) to respond to the Employment Rights Bill call for evidence
26/11/24
Here’s what the Secretary of State for Education actually said when they increased fees (in England)
14/11/24
How to respond to the NHS change consultation in the student interest
30/10/24
There’s a new employment rights Bill out. Here’s what SUs need to know
10/10/24
Here’s what SUs need to know about UUK’s new “blueprint”
02/10/24
How to respond to Medr’s consultation on its strategic plan
01/10/24
What could the King’s Speech mean for students and SUs?
19/07/24
It’s Freshers Week for new MPs – what do SUs need to know?
11/07/24
General election 2024 manifesto watch: The SNP
21/06/24
The Wonkhe SUs 2024 general election student policy guide
17/06/24
General election 2024 manifesto watch: The Reform Party
17/06/24
General election 2024 manifesto watch: Plaid Cymru
13/06/24
General election 2024 manifesto watch: The Labour Party
13/06/24
The Scottish Funding Council has a new Outcomes Framework. Here’s what SUs need to know
13/06/24
General election 2024 manifesto watch: The Green Party
12/06/24
General election 2024 manifesto watch: The Conservative Party
11/06/24
General election 2024 manifesto watch: Liberal Democrats
10/06/24
Labour is promising to improve workers’ rights and pay. Here’s the implications for SUs
26/05/24
The government response to the graduate review is out – here’s the upshots for SUs
23/05/24
How city planners think about student accommodation
07/03/24
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