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ReportPrepare for populism: Universities need to rebuild their legitimacy with all major parties and the public as they head into a tougher political era. In Preparing for Populism (HEPI Debate Paper 44),…
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This blog was kindly authored by Niall Hignett, who is a campaigner for estranged and care-experienced students in higher education. In May 2026, the long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act will begin…
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Prepare for populism: Universities need to rebuild their legitimacy with all major parties and the public as they head into a tougher political era. In Preparing for Populism (HEPI Debate Paper 44),…
AI use is now ‘near universal’ among undergraduates, but students are divided on its impact, new HEPI survey finds In just three years, generative AI has moved from novelty to near universality among undergraduates.
New report advises universities to act now on GenAI – and to put human competency at the centre. A new report from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), Being indispensable: Capabilities for…
