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Universities must prioritise societal value and regional collaboration to address financial pressures and secure long-term sustainability.
Balancing research and teaching is critical for UK universities, yet undervaluation of teaching-focused roles hinders staff progression and satisfaction.
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Paul Angrave, Director of Public Affairs and Engagement and William Wells, Deputy Director of Research & Enterprise at the University of Leicester. This blog is part of series of HEPI publications marking twenty five years of devolution. This includes: As UK Research and…
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by the Rt Hon. Professor John Denham. John Denham was a Labour MP from 1992 to 2015. As a Cabinet Minister, he served as Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills (2007 to 2009) and Communities and Local Government (2009 to 10). He is…
Testing begins for the REF 2029 PCE Pilot, exploring research culture indicators and refining assessment methods for future implementation.
The 2024 Diversity of Governors in Higher Education Report highlights strides in board diversity and underscores persistent gaps in representation.
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…
This week, HEPI is marking the 25th anniversary of devolution. Here, HEPI Director Nick Hillman asks if the advantages have been overcooked when it comes to higher education. ***Tomorrow, HEPI will be hosting a webinar on the LSBU / HEPI Social Mobility Index and, on 10 December we will be…
Living between two worlds, Naimat Zafary sheds light on the erased dreams and enduring resilience of Afghan women under Taliban rule.
The 'silo' metaphor in academia obscures power dynamics and conflict, framing organizational differences as pathological rather than integral.