The Power of Storytelling: Women Shaping Leadership and Change
Women’s leadership, though vital for resilience and innovation, remains hindered by systemic barriers, especially for women of colour.
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The Future of AI Is Uncertain, And It’s Up to Us
Jack Goodman reviews AI Snake Oil, highlighting its critique of AI hype and the need for universities to shape AI’s future impact.
The case for social action
As Student Hubs closes, it urges universities to invest in student social action to enhance access, employability, and civic engagement.
‘Betraying an entire generation of students’? What do Trump University and Matt Goodwin’s excoriating new book tell us about universities today?
Browsing in a good bookshop sure beats scouring the internet for things to read. And when I was recently in my local independent bookshop (the Book House in Thame since you ask), I stumbled across a new biography of Donald Trump focusing on his pre-politics business career. Seeing that the…
How removing funding disparities for ‘disruptor institutions’ could help fulfil the ambition of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement
The University of Buckingham advocates for fairer tuition loan eligibility under the Lifelong Learning Entitlement to support accelerated degrees.
Excluding Level 7 modules from the LLE is a huge, missed opportunity
The exclusion of postgraduate study from the Lifelong Learning Entitlement risks missing opportunities to address advanced skills gaps in the UK.
It’s not too late to fix the Renters’ Rights Bill
The Renters’ Rights Bill must address student housing concerns to prevent reduced supply, higher costs, and electoral consequences for Labour.
Is going to university still worth it? A widening participation student’s view
University offers invaluable opportunities — from diverse friendships to unique experiences like placements abroad — despite the challenges students face today.
Renters’ Rights Bill Update – into the Lords
The Renters’ Rights Bill introduces key changes for students, balancing improved protections with potential challenges in guarantor use and rent deposits.
WEEKEND READING: Change is our ally by Professor Sir Chris Husbands
This blog has been kindly written for HEPI by Professor Sir Chris Husbands, who was Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University between 2016 and 2023, and is now a Director of Higher Futures, working with university leaders to lead sustainable solutions to institutional challenges. The scale of the funding challenge in higher education…