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The Higher Education Policy Institute was established in 2002 to shape the higher education policy debate through evidence. We are UK-wide, independent and non-partisan devoted exclusively to higher education.
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10h ago
The ethnicity degree awarding gap in UK universities may partly reflect the success of widening participation rather than systemic barriers.
The post Hiding in plain sight? A simple statistical effect may largely explain the ethnicity degree awarding gap appeared first on HEPI ..read more
HEPI Blog
1d ago
Arts and Humanities are vital for economic and societal impact, requiring equal recognition in research, policy, and employability strategies.
The post Re-framing the Arts and Humanities appeared first on HEPI ..read more
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1d ago
Specialist higher education institutions are essential for diversity, innovation, and economic growth, yet face challenges from homogenisation and policy pressures.
The post The Danger of Homogenisation: Why specialist HEIs are crucial to the success of UK Higher Education and the Government’s priorities appeared first on HEPI ..read more
HEPI Blog
3d ago
An opt-out consent system for welfare contact could transform student safeguarding, ensuring timely intervention and preventing tragic losses.
The post A legislative solution to student suicide prevention: advocating for opt-out consent in response to student welfare concerns appeared first on HEPI ..read more
HEPI Blog
4d ago
Women’s leadership, though vital for resilience and innovation, remains hindered by systemic barriers, especially for women of colour.
The post The Power of Storytelling: Women Shaping Leadership and Change appeared first on HEPI ..read more
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5d ago
Jack Goodman reviews AI Snake Oil, highlighting its critique of AI hype and the need for universities to shape AI’s future impact.
The post The Future of AI Is Uncertain, And It’s Up to Us appeared first on HEPI ..read more
HEPI Blog
1w ago
As Student Hubs closes, it urges universities to invest in student social action to enhance access, employability, and civic engagement.
The post The case for social action appeared first on HEPI ..read more
HEPI Blog
1w ago
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 book, Lucky Loser: How Donald […]
The post ‘Betraying an entire generation of students’? What do Trump University and Matt Goodwin’s excoriating new book tell us about universities today? appeared first on HEPI ..read more
HEPI Blog
1w ago
The University of Buckingham advocates for fairer tuition loan eligibility under the Lifelong Learning Entitlement to support accelerated degrees.
The post How removing funding disparities for ‘disruptor institutions’ could help fulfil the ambition of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement appeared first on HEPI ..read more
HEPI Blog
1w ago
The exclusion of postgraduate study from the Lifelong Learning Entitlement risks missing opportunities to address advanced skills gaps in the UK.
The post Excluding Level 7 modules from the LLE is a huge, missed opportunity appeared first on HEPI ..read more