Insights and analysis

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25 June 2024 Data

25 June 2024 Data

New data shows universities open their doors to local communities

Last year, over 539 million people attended free events at universities or watched and listened to free media.
21 June 2024 Explainer

21 June 2024 Explainer

What do the party manifestos say about higher education?

Political Affairs Manager Methela Haque breaks down the 2024 party manifestos.
19 June 2024 Explainer

19 June 2024 Explainer

What do we mean by tertiary education?

Dame Ann Limb DBE and Professor David Phoenix OBE take a look at tertiary education and its future.
13 June 2024 Data

13 June 2024 Data

What did graduates do after higher education in 2023?

Despite facing significant challenges during their studies, graduates view their outcomes positively and data shows good outcomes.
20 May 2024 Opinion

20 May 2024 Opinion

The race for the technology of the future: why university research needs a long-term funding strategy

Policy Adviser Oscar Jäntti on the challenges and opportunities of new technologies, and what this means for university research.
16 May 2024 Case study

16 May 2024 Case study

Running consent workshops: guidance from Nottingham Trent

Katrina Daoud, Wellbeing Team Leader at Nottingham Trent University, shares why educating about consent is important on campuses.
16 February 2024 Explainer

16 February 2024 Explainer

How can we improve access to healthcare careers?

Emma Dodsworth from the Nuffield Trust explains why young people aren’t going into healthcare degrees.
2 February 2024 Explainer

2 February 2024 Explainer

Fair admissions and Clearing: how does it work?

Deputy Director of Policy and admissions expert Dan Hurley breaks down how universities keep admissions fair.
30 January 2024 Explainer

30 January 2024 Explainer

Are universities letting international students in on lower grades?

Recent headlines have argued that international students are buying their way into UK universities through back door routes. But is this true? Director of Universities UK International, Jamie Arrowsmith, fact checks these claims.
7 September 2023 Opinion

7 September 2023 Opinion

Does the university funding system work well?

We asked experts in the sector whether they think the university funding system works well and what could be improved.
7 September 2023 Opinion

7 September 2023 Opinion

What’s next for university funding?

Following our previous work on funding, we asked experts what's next for university funding.
20 June 2023 Opinion

20 June 2023 Opinion

The lifelong loan entitlement is an opportunity. Let's grab it

With increasing demand for skilled professionals, an aging population and AI creating a technological revolution, individuals will need access to education and training throughout their lives. Our Chief Executive, Vivienne Stern, asks: how can the higher education sector grab this opportunity?

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