Factoring in furlough for September's students Factoring in furlough for September’s students by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 14/04/21
Fifteen things to note in today's DfE return to campus announcement Fifteen things to note in today’s DfE return to campus announcement by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 13/04/21
What if learning is harder when you're lonely? What if learning is harder when you’re lonely? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 13/04/21
Reading the first interview with the new OfS chair Reading the first interview with the new OfS chair by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 9/04/21
Vaccines, variants, and the return to campus Vaccines, variants, and the return to campus by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 8/04/21 1
Here's what students were doing and feeling in March (in England) Here’s what students were doing and feeling in March (in England) by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 7/04/21
Taking stock on return to campus after Easter Taking stock on return to campus after Easter by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 6/04/21 2
Why is lateral flow testing in universities shrouded in secrecy? Why is lateral flow testing in universities shrouded in secrecy? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 1/04/21
Most students don't expect any (more) face-to-face teaching this year Most students don’t expect any (more) face-to-face teaching this year by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 1/04/21
Three in five US students experienced basic needs insecurity due to Covid-19 Three in five US students experienced basic needs insecurity due to Covid-19 by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 31/03/21
Should universities make students get the Covid-19 vaccine? Should universities make students get the Covid-19 vaccine? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 31/03/21 1
Is Oxford banning music theory? Is Oxford banning music theory? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 28/03/21 7
What are Britain's course reps saying about the year they've had? What are Britain’s course reps saying about the year they’ve had? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 26/03/21 1
Are we returning to campus after Easter? Are we returning to campus after Easter? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 26/03/21 1
Where next for understanding applicant choices? Where next for understanding applicant choices? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 25/03/21
The younger they are the more unhappy they are The younger they are the more unhappy they are by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 23/03/21 1
Rounders bats at the ready as Steps replace Tiers in England Rounders bats at the ready as Steps replace Tiers in England by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 22/03/21
What does “Failures of State” say about the start of the 2020-21 academic year? What does “Failures of State” say about the start of the 2020-21 academic year? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 22/03/21
Student sexual harassment and assault figures Student sexual harassment and assault figures by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 19/03/21 1
Michelle Donelan on the cost of textbooks Michelle Donelan on the cost of textbooks by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 18/03/21 1
Dominic Cummings on ARIA and research funding Dominic Cummings on ARIA and research funding by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 17/03/21 4
The Northern Ireland Assembly turns up the heat on higher education devolution The Northern Ireland Assembly turns up the heat on higher education devolution by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 17/03/21
Universities told not to swamp courses with students Universities told not to swamp courses with students by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 17/03/21
Why are we making it so difficult for students to get vaccinated? Why are we making it so difficult for students to get vaccinated? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 16/03/21
Here's how they're cracking down on campus censorship in Florida Here’s how they’re cracking down on campus censorship in Florida by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 12/03/21 1
What projects does the UKRI ODA budget cut put at risk? What projects does the UKRI ODA budget cut put at risk? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 12/03/21
Students in Wales have been getting value for money Students in Wales have been getting value for money by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 12/03/21 1
What did students get their parents for Christmas? Apparently, not Covid-19 What did students get their parents for Christmas? Apparently, not Covid-19 by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 11/03/21
More than one in four students feel lonely often or always More than one in four students feel lonely often or always by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 10/03/21 1
DfE has updated its student movement guidance again DfE has updated its student movement guidance again by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 8/03/21
How graduates got on in the Covid-19 job market How graduates got on in the Covid-19 job market by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 8/03/21
Students can go home for Easter in England Students can go home for Easter in England by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 5/03/21 12
OfS updates its consumer protection guidance OfS updates its consumer protection guidance by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 5/03/21
Visa changes stemming from the 2021 budget Visa changes stemming from the 2021 budget by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 3/03/21
Is on-campus Covid testing a type of theatre? Is on-campus Covid testing a type of theatre? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 2/03/21 2
Donelan wades into the culture wars... again Donelan wades into the culture wars… again by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 28/02/21 3
Michelle Donelan on free speech at Durham Michelle Donelan on free speech at Durham by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 26/02/21 4
Did OfS fix the digital divide? Did OfS fix the digital divide? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 25/02/21
HESA Staff data 2021 full release HESA Staff data 2021 full release by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 25/02/21
Here's some painkillers for the emerging admissions headache Here’s some painkillers for the emerging admissions headache by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 25/02/21 1
HESA UKPI Continuation, 2018-19 HESA UKPI Continuation, 2018-19 by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 24/02/21
Scotland gets an updated strategic framework out of restrictions, but little certainty for the sector Scotland gets an updated strategic framework out of restrictions, but little certainty for the sector by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 24/02/21
Half of students in (some) halls got Covid Half of students in (some) halls got Covid by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 24/02/21 3
Eight things we learned from SAGE and DfE papers on students and Covid Eight things we learned from SAGE and DfE papers on students and Covid by Team Wonkhe Wonk Corner 23/02/21
Official data on Covid-19 cases in HE in England Official data on Covid-19 cases in HE in England by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 22/02/21 1
What went on in the Higher Education Taskforce in October and November? What went on in the Higher Education Taskforce in October and November? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 16/02/21
Conservative students in the Independent, a miscellany Conservative students in the Independent, a miscellany by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 16/02/21
Now we're going to cut loads of students' maintenance loans Now we’re going to cut loads of students’ maintenance loans by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 10/02/21
Wales takes the lead in the "stupidest Covid regs affecting students" competition Wales takes the lead in the “stupidest Covid regs affecting students” competition by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 10/02/21
Where do students live and what are rents like? Where do students live and what are rents like? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 5/02/21
DfE revises its guidance for higher education DfE revises its guidance for higher education by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 3/02/21
James Wharton's OfS chair hearing James Wharton’s OfS chair hearing by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 2/02/21
£50m for student hardship in England £50m for student hardship in England by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 2/02/21 1
SAGE rejects staggering but wants more planning in HE SAGE rejects staggering but wants more planning in HE by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 29/01/21
Ofqual denies "mini exam" plans Ofqual denies “mini exam” plans by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 29/01/21
What on earth is going on with student Covid testing? What on earth is going on with student Covid testing? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 27/01/21 2
How many students are ignoring pleas to "stay at home" How many students are ignoring pleas to “stay at home” by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 27/01/21 3
Don't we need a long hot summer of learning? Don’t we need a long hot summer of learning? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 26/01/21
Whatever happened to sharia-compliant student finance? Whatever happened to sharia-compliant student finance? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 24/01/21 1
London the big loser in university funding for 2020-21 London the big loser in university funding for 2020-21 by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 21/01/21 1
Is debate under threat on UK campuses? Is debate under threat on UK campuses? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 20/01/21 1
Area comparisons, Covid case rates, and students Area comparisons, Covid case rates, and students by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 19/01/21
QAA has a hammer for the square peg in the round hole QAA has a hammer for the square peg in the round hole by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 19/01/21
What's a Ten Minute Rule bill, then? What’s a Ten Minute Rule bill, then? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 17/01/21 3
Universities, students, Covid-19 and the science Universities, students, Covid-19 and the science by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 14/01/21
Looking back through the Student Travel Window Looking back through the Student Travel Window by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 11/01/21
All the subjects listed in 7 Jan DfE guidance that are not in the 31 December guidance All the subjects listed in 7 Jan DfE guidance that are not in the 31 December guidance by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 7/01/21
We need more students to "drop out" We need more students to “drop out” by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 7/01/21
The new lockdown legal restrictions are now in place The new lockdown legal restrictions are now in place by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 6/01/21
What's in the new English lockdown for universities? What’s in the new English lockdown for universities? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 4/01/21
Are plans for January's return to campus about to change? Are plans for January’s return to campus about to change? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 24/12/20
Less than two weeks til the next big student migration Less than two weeks til the next big student migration by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 21/12/20 1
The Education Committee announces a lifelong learning revolution on a Saturday morning The Education Committee announces a lifelong learning revolution on a Saturday morning by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 21/12/20
What does Michelle Donelan's "testing on return" letter tell us? What does Michelle Donelan’s “testing on return” letter tell us? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 20/12/20
Christmas, Covid-19 restrictions and higher education Christmas, Covid-19 restrictions and higher education by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 20/12/20
Broad OfS data on a subtle subject Broad OfS data on a subtle subject by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 16/12/20 2
What has the online harms bill got to do with universities and students? What has the online harms bill got to do with universities and students? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 15/12/20
What happened in halls in October? What happened in halls in October? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 15/12/20 1
Publish or perish? The OfS on information Publish or perish? The OfS on information by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 15/12/20
Return to campus in Scotland - even more staggering Return to campus in Scotland – even more staggering by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 8/12/20 1
What kind of free speech problem are we trying to solve? What kind of free speech problem are we trying to solve? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 8/12/20 3
What can we learn from students taking part in testing? What can we learn from students taking part in testing? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 7/12/20
What will students be allowed to do legally over Christmas? What will students be allowed to do legally over Christmas? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 30/11/20
Where are all the Zoom free speech stories? Where are all the Zoom free speech stories? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 29/11/20
A level inequality is baked in, not a 2020 phenomenon A level inequality is baked in, not a 2020 phenomenon by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 27/11/20
Interrogating the culture wars story of the week Interrogating the culture wars story of the week by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 27/11/20 1
DfE lobs a brick through the Student Travel Window (if you're a nurse) DfE lobs a brick through the Student Travel Window (if you’re a nurse) by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 25/11/20
Attainment, assessment and the sawtooth effect Attainment, assessment and the sawtooth effect by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 23/11/20
Students and universities need answers on Christmas Students and universities need answers on Christmas by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 18/11/20 1
Face to face teaching all but banned across parts of Scotland Face to face teaching all but banned across parts of Scotland by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 18/11/20
Sometimes students really are consumers Sometimes students really are consumers by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 17/11/20 1
MPs debate fee refunds, IfS says only the rich would benefit MPs debate fee refunds, IfS says only the rich would benefit by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 16/11/20 1
UUK to tackle "low quality courses" UUK to tackle “low quality courses” by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 16/11/20
Was Cummings' resignation a PQA protest? Was Cummings’ resignation a PQA protest? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 13/11/20 1
What went on in the Higher Education Taskforce in August and September? What went on in the Higher Education Taskforce in August and September? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 12/11/20
UKRI publishes its review of support for PGRs during the pandemic UKRI publishes its review of support for PGRs during the pandemic by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 12/11/20
