Michelle Donelan demands drop-out rates on university advertising Michelle Donelan demands drop-out rates on university advertising by Jim Dickinson Comment 16/02/22 4
DfE moves to centralise post-16 policy DfE moves to centralise post-16 policy by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 15/02/22
The black awarding gap is at a record high The black awarding gap is at a record high by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 11/02/22
London Churchill College gets a condition of registration over quality London Churchill College gets a condition of registration over quality by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 10/02/22
First look at the new price groups First look at the new price groups by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 9/02/22
But what about all the posh doctors? But what about all the posh doctors? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 9/02/22 1
OfS to gain powers to publish without risk of defamation OfS to gain powers to publish without risk of defamation by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 8/02/22 1
Are we seeing improvements in student mental health? Are we seeing improvements in student mental health? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 8/02/22 1
What are students saying about blended learning? What are students saying about blended learning? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 3/02/22 4
Energy bills on the rise - will students be cushioned? Energy bills on the rise – will students be cushioned? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 3/02/22 2
Choosing a university name - the definitive ranking Choosing a university name – the definitive ranking by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 3/02/22 4
HESA Spring 2022: Staff data, part one HESA Spring 2022: Staff data, part one by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 1/02/22
Michelle Donelan hopes you won't notice her stealth tax rise for graduates Michelle Donelan hopes you won’t notice her stealth tax rise for graduates by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 29/01/22
Scrutinising student involvement in digital governance Scrutinising student involvement in digital governance by Debbie McVitty Wonk Corner 26/01/22
Higher education and antisemitism - vaccine or vector of transmission? Higher education and antisemitism – vaccine or vector of transmission? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 26/01/22 1
Where are all the students with pockets full of "zoom lectures" refund cash? Where are all the students with pockets full of “zoom lectures” refund cash? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 22/01/22
Exploring exploring student outcomes Exploring exploring student outcomes by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 21/01/22
Changes to Graduate Outcomes fees for providers Changes to Graduate Outcomes fees for providers by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 20/01/22
Averting a looming energy bill crisis Averting a looming energy bill crisis by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 17/01/22 1
Chris Millward tells us what he really thinks Chris Millward tells us what he really thinks by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 12/01/22
Why do students engage with new education technologies? Why do students engage with new education technologies? by Will Awad Wonk Corner 10/01/22
Universities have no excuse for not teaching face-to-face, says Nadhim Zahawi Universities have no excuse for not teaching face-to-face, says Nadhim Zahawi by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 10/01/22
The government is going to decide who is on the governing body The government is going to decide who is on the governing body by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 5/01/22
You get an ology, you’re a scientist You get an ology, you’re a scientist by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 22/12/21
Free speech Bills are like buses, etc Free speech Bills are like buses, etc by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 15/12/21 1
Booster vaccination rates in student areas Booster vaccination rates in student areas by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 14/12/21 1
Prevailing rate fee loan interest cap triggered again Prevailing rate fee loan interest cap triggered again by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 13/12/21
Some Christmas misery for disabled students Some Christmas misery for disabled students by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 9/12/21
Collective student anxiety is through the roof. We all need to act. Collective student anxiety is through the roof. We all need to act. by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 8/12/21 3
Online learning should not be used as a cost saving measure Online learning should not be used as a cost saving measure by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 4/12/21 1
What happens if you plot social mobility data against Proceed? What happens if you plot social mobility data against Proceed? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 3/12/21
Minor tweaks to initial teacher training plans Minor tweaks to initial teacher training plans by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 1/12/21
We know very little about students who transfer between courses and providers We know very little about students who transfer between courses and providers by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 30/11/21 2
Just who makes up the "zero hours" club? Just who makes up the “zero hours” club? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 29/11/21
Looking back at the first magic money twig Looking back at the first magic money twig by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 25/11/21
Is student protest free speech or not? Is student protest free speech or not? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 25/11/21 2
If they get the grades, you gotta let them in If they get the grades, you gotta let them in by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 24/11/21
How bureaucratic is the Office for Students? How bureaucratic is the Office for Students? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 16/11/21 1
How low will the graduate repayment threshold go? How low will the graduate repayment threshold go? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 14/11/21
Tough corners and tight spots - how do you regulate universities during strikes? Tough corners and tight spots – how do you regulate universities during strikes? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 12/11/21 1
Where are all the creative arts PhDs? Where are all the creative arts PhDs? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 10/11/21
Are four in ten students online-only this term? Are four in ten students online-only this term? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 10/11/21 9
MPs debate (student) spiking in nightclubs MPs debate (student) spiking in nightclubs by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 9/11/21 1
The Money Saving Expert sounds the win bell - but at what cost? The Money Saving Expert sounds the win bell – but at what cost? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 8/11/21
Augar response? Fee cuts? Minimum qualifications? It's all about timing Augar response? Fee cuts? Minimum qualifications? It’s all about timing by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 2/11/21 4
How much financial help should we give to students? How much financial help should we give to students? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 1/11/21
Do a quarter of students have an eating disorder? Do a quarter of students have an eating disorder? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 27/10/21 3
Minimum entry requirements would do the opposite of levelling up Minimum entry requirements would do the opposite of levelling up by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 26/10/21
Lots to complain about at the debate over fees Lots to complain about at the debate over fees by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 26/10/21
Have students been getting the vaccine? Have students been getting the vaccine? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 25/10/21
The Skills and Post-16 Education Bill, part two? The Skills and Post-16 Education Bill, part two? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 22/10/21 1
Research England allocations 2021-22 Research England allocations 2021-22 by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 21/10/21 1
A last chance to lobby for R&D at the Science and Technology Committee A last chance to lobby for R&D at the Science and Technology Committee by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 20/10/21
How should we respond to stories of student "spiking" around the country? How should we respond to stories of student “spiking” around the country? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 19/10/21
More "where do you draw the line" questions over campus free speech More “where do you draw the line” questions over campus free speech by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 13/10/21 1
IHE21: Burghart breaks his duck, and regulators mount up IHE21: Burghart breaks his duck, and regulators mount up by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 12/10/21 1
Outreach coverage data for England Outreach coverage data for England by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 6/10/21 2
Why are we locking up double-jabbed international students? Why are we locking up double-jabbed international students? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 5/10/21
Expanding higher education and levelling up - lessons from Conservative Party Conference Expanding higher education and levelling up – lessons from Conservative Party Conference by Mark Leach Wonk Corner 5/10/21 3
HESA has a new area-based measure of deprivation HESA has a new area-based measure of deprivation by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 5/10/21 4
Who's not wearing a mask indoors? Who’s not wearing a mask indoors? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 29/09/21 1
Playing the frame game on student loans Playing the frame game on student loans by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 29/09/21 3
No easy answers as the Treasury opts for the easiest answer on student loans savings No easy answers as the Treasury opts for the easiest answer on student loans savings by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 27/09/21 3
Who will take responsibility for fixing student accommodation? Who will take responsibility for fixing student accommodation? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 24/09/21 1
SLC clarifies the position on distance learning and student loans SLC clarifies the position on distance learning and student loans by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 23/09/21
It's one rule for most SUs and no rules for Oxbridge It’s one rule for most SUs and no rules for Oxbridge by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 17/09/21 3
A quick look at proposed amendments to the free speech bill A quick look at proposed amendments to the free speech bill by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 15/09/21
Will students be vaccinated when they arrive on campus? Will students be vaccinated when they arrive on campus? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 14/09/21
Shouldn't OfS have some evidence when it says there's a problem with free speech on campus? Shouldn’t OfS have some evidence when it says there’s a problem with free speech on campus? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 14/09/21 2
Where do you draw the line on freedom of speech? Where do you draw the line on freedom of speech? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 9/09/21 2
A fairer, greener Scotland for higher education? A fairer, greener Scotland for higher education? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 7/09/21
Will Scotland protect its student consumers? Will Scotland protect its student consumers? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 7/09/21
Who is (and isn't) a "distance learner" post-Covid? Who is (and isn’t) a “distance learner” post-Covid? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 2/09/21 5
What is the largest undergraduate course in Britain? What is the largest undergraduate course in Britain? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 26/08/21 1
"New, flexible, student loans" from 2022? “New, flexible, student loans” from 2022? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 25/08/21
How universities can make re-opening safer in the autumn How universities can make re-opening safer in the autumn by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 19/08/21 1
Some good news for international students (maybe) as DfE updates its Covid guidance Some good news for international students (maybe) as DfE updates its Covid guidance by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 17/08/21
Congrats! You got into medical school! Congrats! You got into medical school! by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 10/08/21 1
Who's in clearing? (pre-results day 2021 edition) Who’s in clearing? (pre-results day 2021 edition) by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 9/08/21
The use of lectures, 1960s style The use of lectures, 1960s style by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 9/08/21
Students in London pay £9.10 for a pint. Or do they? Students in London pay £9.10 for a pint. Or do they? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 7/08/21
OfS funding allocations 2021-22 OfS funding allocations 2021-22 by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 30/07/21 2
It's (a bit) like LEO, but for FE and Skills It’s (a bit) like LEO, but for FE and Skills by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 28/07/21
Boris Johnson proposes compulsory vaccination for students Boris Johnson proposes compulsory vaccination for students by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 26/07/21 3
Another BAME student participation gap emerges - this time over Covid testing Another BAME student participation gap emerges – this time over Covid testing by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 23/07/21 2
How are we doing on getting students registered to vote? How are we doing on getting students registered to vote? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 23/07/21 2
The R&D people and culture strategy The R&D people and culture strategy by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 22/07/21 1
How did the pandemic affect Graduate Outcomes? How did the pandemic affect Graduate Outcomes? by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 20/07/21
Yes but what are students dissatisfied about? Yes but what are students dissatisfied about? by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 16/07/21
The Lords discusses output metrics and the UK Quality Code The Lords discusses output metrics and the UK Quality Code by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 15/07/21
The Free Speech Bill gets marked - three weaks and a satisfactory The Free Speech Bill gets marked – three weaks and a satisfactory by Jim Dickinson Wonk Corner 15/07/21
More on government plans for modular funding More on government plans for modular funding by David Kernohan Wonk Corner 14/07/21
