The Department of Health and Social Care has published a report exploring the health opportunities and challenges faced by city populations in England.
UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) has published their data about the admissions to university in 2024. It found that disadvantaged applicants reached a record high in participation, though advantaged groups used clearing the most.
A Senior Policy and Engagement Officer at Independent Higher Education has published an article about the importance of collaboration for providers of all sizes (particularly small and specialists) to fulfil the requirements for the condition of registration given the widespread financial insecurity of the sector.
Researchers at Cardiff University are inviting Student Services staff who self-identify as being disabled, neurodivergent and/or living with a long-term health condition and/or chronic illness to take part in a National Disability Staff Survey of your experiences of working in higher education.
Wonkhe has published an article about the problems students face, including systemic challenges and cumulative minor inconveniences with suggestions for change.
TellMAMA (Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks) has published survey findings highlighting growing concerns within British Muslim communities since the far-right demonstrations in the UK after the death of three girls in Southport.
The NHS and multiple related sector organisations have worked collaboratively to publish an updated vaccine communications toolkit for universities and other higher education settings.
Advance HE has published the 2024 Postgraduate Research Experience survey, revealing a 2% increase in satisfaction since 2023, despite 71% of students reporting being affected by the cost of living.
NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) has published a report as an actionable guide for Student Affairs professionals about the current state and future directions of AI in the sector.
The Head of Public Policy at Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) has published an article about the challenges students face during transfers and closures in higher education.
On 4 December 2024 Senior Policy and Research Officer Emma Maslin attended the 5 Years of the University Mental Health Charter webinar by Student Minds. Here's Emma's feedback from the event.
An academic at the University of Salford has written an article outlining three legal reforms aimed at improving how providers respond to prevent student deaths by suicide.
A Students’ Union officer at the University of Salford has written an article about how universities and Students’ Unions can support students, a population vulnerable to scams.