The HEPI Blog aims to make brief, incisive contributions to the higher education policy landscape. It is circulated to our subscribers and published online. We welcome guest submissions, which should follow our Instructions for Blog Authors. Submissions should be sent to our Blog Editor, Josh Freeman, at [email protected].
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…
UK higher education faces a growing divide, with demand concentrating in elite institutions while regional providers face declining numbers.
Rising student numbers and affordability pressures challenge the PBSA sector, highlighting a gap between student preferences and viable housing solutions.
Nick Hillman, HEPI’s Director, takes a look at three thought-provoking books covering education that were published this year. All must have prizes – Mania by Lionel Shriver The novel Mania by Lionel Shriver imagines a world in which twenty-first century US life came to be the opposite of a meritocracy. Words like ‘dumb’ and…
Engaging adult learners through flexible, community-focused education can enhance personal growth, societal benefits, and universities' civic impact.
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…
The Cambridge-Milton-Keynes-Oxford Arc's growth plans emphasize infrastructure, housing, and partnerships, but highlight limited local university collaboration.
iQ Student Accommodation enhances the UK experience for Chinese students with tailored support, cultural sensitivity, and community-building initiatives.
Compassionate Communication aims to transform higher education by fostering thoughtful policies and interactions to safeguard student mental health.
In Scotland and Wales, ‘Estranged Student’ is a required field for institutions returning student data. England must follow suit and ensure estranged students are #InvisibleNoMore.