This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Sarah Stevens, Director of Strategy at the Russell Group. It is no secret that the fiscal envelope for the upcoming Budget and 1-year Spending Review is looking extremely tight. Ever since the election, the government has been at pains to emphasise the difficult…
Student leaders urge MPs to amend the Renters' Rights Bill to end guarantor requirements, which disproportionately harm vulnerable students.
AI-generated feedback offers immediate, interactive guidance that could enhance learning, but poses risks of inaccuracy and higher costs.
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Collaborative digital research infrastructure streamlines research processes, fostering innovation, reducing bureaucracy, and enhancing research security.
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