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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.

A senior staff member at University of Glasgow discusses their approach to supporting Jewish and Muslim students and staff during conflicts in the Middle East.

HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) has published a report on the motivations, structure and impact of pro-Palestinian protest encampments during the 2023/24 academic year.

EucA (European university college Association) has launched a one-year postgraduate diploma aimed at equipping professionals in Student Services with essential competencies for managing extra-academic matters and fostering students' soft skills development.

Staff at small, specialist, independent and college-based higher education providers can apply for an Advance HE innovation practice grant of up to £500 to share good practice and impactful initiatives.

CUBO (College and University Business Officers) and other sector colleagues have published a report demonstrating the achievements made in governance and development of the Student Accommodation code of practice.

The Scottish Government has announced that from autumn 2026, SFC (Scottish Funding Council) will be responsible for all funding distributions, and SAAS (Student Awards Agency Scotland) will take on student support distribution.

HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institution) has an article outlining ways providers can provide careers support for international students.

The Sutton Trust has published a report on the prevalence of internships being used by students as a route into careers.

Academics from Student Minds and Durham University have published a journal article detailing the experiences of Student Services and academic staff in supporting student mental health.

Gendered Intelligence has published a resource pack for organisations to improve their trans inclusive practices.

A researcher has published an article about the challenges and opportunities that disabled researchers face as they navigate systemic barriers and advocate for inclusion.

Student Minds has published a set of resources designed to support students through the second term of university.

Academics from Royal Holloway, University of London and King’s College London have published an article about how collaborating with neurodivergent students and students living with mental health conditions could help implement simple and effective interventions.

An academic at Durham University has published an article about their research exploring how student influencers are filling the gap for student support services.

The UK government’s Secretary of State for Education has announced increases to DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) for undergraduate and postgraduate students in England for the next academic year.

Times Higher Education has published an article about the challenges faced by students with parental responsibilities.