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Report9 in 10 students expect to work during term time – new report shows paid jobs are now the norm. Nine in ten applicants now expect to work during term time while at…
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A lack of reliable public transport is restricting educational choice for rural students. Discover why policymakers need to act.
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9 in 10 students expect to work during term time – new report shows paid jobs are now the norm. Nine in ten applicants now expect to work during term time while at…

A new HEPI Report published today says transport connectivity should play a greater role in how the UK assesses research investment. World‑class research capabilities exist across the whole…

Student perceptions of their academic experience reach a decade-high despite the pressures facing higher education. The 2026 Student Academic Experience Survey, published by Advance HE and the Higher…




