Ask not what you can do for engineering…
The UK’s school curriculum neglects engineering, missing an opportunity to develop creativity, practical skills, and inclusive, real-world learning.
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The Timpson university
Richard Brabner reviews The Happy Index by James Timpson, exploring its lessons on leadership, workplace happiness, and social purpose in business.
WEEKEND READING: Matt Goodwin’s ‘Bad Education’ isn’t good scholarship, but does that matter?
In Bad Education, Matt Goodwin makes the argument that Western universities have moved ‘sharply and radically to the left’ (p.51) over the last six decades, to the extent that diversity is now deemed more important than merit. According to Goodwin, a woke orthodoxy has gripped the sector: free speech is stifled;…
How might HEIs and government build collaborative advantage to address climate change
Universities must enhance collaboration with government and industry to accelerate innovation and drive the transition to a net-zero economy.
Realising the collaborative advantage of the Healthcare Education Consortium
Collaborative healthcare degree apprenticeships can help address NHS workforce shortages, meeting future demand while ensuring financial sustainability for universities.
From Potholes to Progress: How Higher Education is Driving Solutions to the UK’s Pressing Challenges
Swansea University researchers have developed self-healing road surfaces using plant spores, potentially extending road lifespan by 30% and reducing repair costs.
Hiding in plain sight? A simple statistical effect may largely explain the ethnicity degree awarding gap
The ethnicity degree awarding gap in UK universities may partly reflect the success of widening participation rather than systemic barriers.
Re-framing the Arts and Humanities
Arts and Humanities are vital for economic and societal impact, requiring equal recognition in research, policy, and employability strategies.
The Danger of Homogenisation: Why specialist HEIs are crucial to the success of UK Higher Education and the Government’s priorities
Specialist higher education institutions are essential for diversity, innovation, and economic growth, yet face challenges from homogenisation and policy pressures.
A legislative solution to student suicide prevention: advocating for opt-out consent in response to student welfare concerns
An opt-out consent system for welfare contact could transform student safeguarding, ensuring timely intervention and preventing tragic losses.