This blog by Martin Blakey explains why action on the accommodation issue is absolutely critical. As the number of HE entrants accelerates, growth in supply of new beds is plummeting. Essential reading today on Higher Education Policy Institute

While we are on the case with the Mary Earps jerseys, can we get some Jenni Hermoso posters?

Absolute Queens.

Britain vies with America to educate the world’s leaders thetimes.co.uk/article/britai…

You’ve got your place, now don’t forget to fix some accommodation. Consider: a) are there good social spaces to meet others; b) will you have some cash left over to go out; c) is it close to (or on) campus, or with good transport links?
hepi.ac.uk/2023/08/17/tho…

On results day, in the UK, in 2023, not all students can afford to go to university: 'When asked about their reasons for not wanting to apply to HE, more than one-fifth (22%) stated that they did not intend to apply to university because they could not afford to go.'

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This is a really exciting project - worth a read for those interested in working-class representation in academia and policy making.

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“14-year old Wes decided to represent Labour in his school’s mock election in 1997 because of Ann Widdecombe…If the Conservative Party really does plan to fight the next election on woke issues, how many more effective lifelong enemies might it provoke?” hepi.ac.uk/2023/08/08/wha…

The first part of this article has done more to highlight why staff student relationships should be banned, than it has to defend them. It could be turned into a great game of 'problematic bingo'. Fair play to the THE for running it. timeshighereducation.com/depth/should-u…

If you want something to make you laugh/rage, read the arguments against regulating staff-student sexual relationships in this Times Higher Education piece.

This is (luckily) followed by a very strong argument for regulation by an anonymous victim-survivor.
timeshighereducation.com/depth/should-u…

Our new research shows the power of a degree to open doors- especially for those who are the first in their family to go:
thetimes.co.uk/article/c12ad6…

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NEW on Wonkhe: Student characteristics data eloquently makes the argument that we need to benchmark regulatory data, finds David Kernohan buff.ly/3Y5e11W

Interesting insight's into Labour's education & skills policies, and what this means for apprenticeships, from Olivia McLaughlin: think.uk.com/blog/labours-s…

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So pleased to have been able to pull this together.

Huge thanks to Higher Education Policy Institute & Advance HE for including #careexperience withing student academic experience survey