Is England really the world champion in overqualification?
England's overqualification issue stems more from a lack of middle-skill jobs than an oversupply of university graduates.
HEPI Guest Post
Brand or Bust: How Universities Can Thrive in the Face of Crisis
Integrating crisis management into brand strategies allows universities to turn crises into opportunities for growth and reputation enhancement.
What were we reading about higher education in 2024?
As 2024 draws to a close, Josh Freeman, Policy Manager, and the HEPI team look back on a remarkable year in higher education policy. We have a fantastic programme of events to look forward to in 2025, which you can read all about here. One of the best things about…
What does Christmas shopping have to do with higher education?
UK higher education faces a growing divide, with demand concentrating in elite institutions while regional providers face declining numbers.
New report calls for better information and smarter regulation of students in transnational education
Transnational education by UK providers enhances global access, economic growth, and quality, but demands greater transparency and data insights.
The student experience of transnational education
Transnational education by UK providers enhances global access, economic growth, and quality, but demands greater transparency and data insights.
Student Housing: A Question of Density
Rising student numbers and affordability pressures challenge the PBSA sector, highlighting a gap between student preferences and viable housing solutions.
Civic universities must engage adult learners
Engaging adult learners through flexible, community-focused education can enhance personal growth, societal benefits, and universities' civic impact.
Weekend Reading: Keeping professional development continuous for researchers
By John Miles, Founder and CEO of Inkpath. Writing in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Iker Sainz, Josu Solabarrieta and Isabel Rubio investigate students’ tendency to drop out of sports and exercise when they go to university. They conclude that: ‘Lack of time (or dedication to…
Regional higher education partnerships: the Oxford to Cambridge ARC
The Cambridge-Milton-Keynes-Oxford Arc's growth plans emphasize infrastructure, housing, and partnerships, but highlight limited local university collaboration.