Scottish Social Mobility Index 2024
The Scottish Social Mobility Index reveals strong university access efforts but highlights retention challenges in advancing social mobility.
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Progress towards diverse governing bodies: Advance HE launches 2024 report on diversity in governance
The 2024 Diversity of Governors in Higher Education Report highlights strides in board diversity and underscores persistent gaps in representation.
2024 English Social Mobility Index
The English Social Mobility Index, which is compiled by London South Bank University (LSBU), has been published by the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) since 2021. The Index measures the social distance travelled by socio-economically disadvantaged graduates from each higher education institution in England as well as the proportion of…
In defence of international education
Professor Elena Rodriguez-Falcon FREng PFHEA is the Provost and Chief Academic Officer of international education provider Study Group. When I first travelled to the UK from my home in Mexico as a postgraduate international student 27 years ago, my father’s words were ringing in my ears. The UK was the…
Dreams Drowned in Dust — from a white coat to a red bridal gown
Living between two worlds, Naimat Zafary sheds light on the erased dreams and enduring resilience of Afghan women under Taliban rule.
The myth of the organisational silo: or, clever tits and silly robins
The 'silo' metaphor in academia obscures power dynamics and conflict, framing organizational differences as pathological rather than integral.
How significant is the role of the student press at UK universities?
The student press in UK universities serves as a vital watchdog, breaking national stories, fostering accountability, and launching journalism careers.
A post-compulsory education system which works for all
A coherent skills ecosystem demands urgent collaboration between colleges, universities, and employers to address economic and social fragmentation.
Weekend Reading: Sedentary behaviour at university – A call to action
University students sit for over 10 hours daily, raising health concerns; this study explores interventions to increase physical activity.
Delivering economic growth: the case for a financially secure higher education sector
The UK higher education sector faces a financial crisis risking economic impact, social mobility, and research innovation without urgent government action.