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‘ChatGPT cannot write.’ It’s a bold statement but one near the start of the new book More Than Words: How to Think about Writing in the Age of AI that explains what comes in the following 300 pages. The author John Warner’s persuasive argument is that generative AI creates syntax but…
A coordinated approach to post-16 education could enhance collaboration, align skills with industry needs, and boost economic growth.
Expanding global mobility opportunities is essential for student success, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and ensuring inclusive access to international experiences.
Research England is strengthening oversight and support to help universities navigate financial pressures and sustain research excellence.
The interim curriculum review highlights system strengths but repeatedly signals unresolved challenges in equity, attainment, and qualification pathways.
In a recent HEPI/Mills and Reeve discussion, university leaders discussed the financial challenges facing higher education, emphasizing the need for collective action, strategic investment, and transformation expertise.
The UK's AI growth ambitions clash with restrictive visa policies, risking talent loss and undermining the AI Action Plan’s objectives.
Universities must comply with the Equality Act by making reasonable adjustments for disabled students, or risk legal and reputational consequences.
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by colleagues at the German Embassy in London and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). #ShoutOutForGerman – this is the title of a week-long campaign from 17 to 21 March to showcase all things German across the entire UK and inspire learning German. The…
The HEPI blog was kindly authored by James Pitman, Chair of IHE and Managing Director U.K. and Ireland, Study Group The Graduate Route has been extraordinarily powerful in driving international education value in the UK. Although all the surveys show students choose universities and courses for their reputation or fit,…