New Government, familiar problems – By Chris Husbands12 May 2025 by Chris Husbands Universities face stark choices as financial pressures mount, political support wanes, and sector-wide reform looms.
Ripple effects of US DEI backlash: What should UK universities do?8 May 2025 by Stephanie Marshall As global anti-DEI sentiment grows, UK universities must uphold inclusive values to remain competitive and principled on the world stage.
Liberating the library to foster student belonging7 May 2025 by Steve Briggs Reimagining university libraries - through trust-based borrowing, relational service and child-friendly spaces - can transform student belonging and wellbeing.
After a Dip in 2024, are UK International Student Visas Poised to Return to their Previous Peak?6 May 2025 by Justin Woods UK student visa applications fell 12% in 2024, but surging demand from Nepal and Pakistan suggests resilience in key markets.
How does UK research support Government’s five missions, and should universities align with them?2 May 2025 A new analysis shows over a third of UK research supports health goals, sparking debate on aligning science with politics.
Statement from HEPI Director on the migration white paper12 May 2025 In response, to the Government’s white paper on migration, Nick Hillman, Director of the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), said: “The idea of a levy on…
WEEKEND READING: ‘Overstretched and under-resourced’? UK higher education on the cusp of the Spending Review3 May 2025 This is the text of a speech Nick Hillman delivered this week at the University of Bradford. Thank you for inviting me back to Yorkshire,…
How a graduate levy on employers could help pay for higher education24 April 2025 The Higher Education Policy Institute is today publishing a new paper, Increasing Employer Support for the Tertiary Skills System in England (HEPI Report 189) by Professor David…
New report reveals what students think about their higher education choices 2 April 2025 New research reveals undergraduates and graduates overwhelmingly believe in the importance of getting a degree, but a high proportion say – with the benefit of…
Skills England will be in a battle for relevance from day one31 March 2025 by Tom Richmond With Skills England expected to formally begin operating next month, a new report from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) shows that this government agency…
