Boosting UK universities’ impact on global sustainability and the SDGs
UK universities excel in social impact and governance but must improve environmental education to drive greater SDG progress globally.
Blog
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].
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.
Student Accommodation after 2024 and the Need for Strategic Realignment
Student housing faces a critical need for innovation and affordability, with shifting demand highlighting the urgency for a strategic approach.
‘Triumph like a Girl’ – 150 years of the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA)
Today’s blog is in the form of the contribution by HEPI’s Director, Nick Hillman, to ‘Triumph like a Girl – An Anthology for Hope: Letters and Poems’, which is a new book marking the 150th anniversary of the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA), which hosted their Annual Conference in Manchester earlier this week. The…
To enable effective higher education governance, value it
Higher education governance must evolve with bold, collaborative strategies to address leadership, diversity, and regulatory challenges effectively.
Why are fewer Welsh 18-year-olds applying to university?
Fewer Welsh 18-year-olds are applying to university due to financial pressures, regional inequalities, and limited local higher education access.
Improved student engagement – the positive side of recruitment pressures?
UK universities are excelling in personalised student engagement, doubling enrolment odds amid tightening visa policies and rising global competition.