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We looked at 26 university “fit to sit” policies. Here’s what we found

27/11/24

Policy forum: Advice managers

07/11/24

How the law works over tuition fee increases

07/11/24

We’ve read every university’s policy on extensions and late submission. Here’s what we found

22/10/24

What SUs can learn from complaints about service issues

09/10/24

Learning and rights from complaints from postgrads

28/06/24

After Abrahart: What should SUs push for to improve support for Disabled students? (June 2024 update)

23/06/24

What can SUs learn from complaints summaries in OIA’s annual report?

15/05/24

What are students’ rights if cuts are proposed or implemented?

17/04/24

How to improve rights for students who have a placement

14/03/24

Here’s what SUs need to know about the progress of the Renter’s (Reform) Bill in England

21/02/24

What can SUs learn from complaints concerning halls?

23/01/24

The ten failings in a recent “duty of care” case over allegations of sexual assault

04/12/23

Here’s why results from the Disabled Student Survey 2023 matter to SUs

29/11/23

What can SUs learn from complaints concerning non-academic misconduct?

04/10/23

Student casuals are to get a right to request predictable hours: Here’s what SUs need to know

21/09/23

Hidden course costs and consumer law

08/08/23

Students are vulnerable to fraud – and need better protection

26/07/23

Everything SUs need to know about industrial action in the sector

30/06/23

What can SUs learn from complaints summaries in OIA’s annual report?

21/04/23

What sort of conditions do students face at work – and what can universities and SU do about it?

29/03/23

Policy forum report: Advice managers catch up

23/03/23

What can SUs learn from complaints concerning academic misconduct?

28/02/23

Not all student carers are the same

27/01/23

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