The Office for Students has announced it’ll develop a statement of expectations for English higher education providers on their provision for disabled students.
Student Minds and UMHAN (University Mental Health Advisers Network) have issued a call for higher education providers to participate in University Mental Health Day, taking place on Thursday 12 March 2026.
The Head of Law at the University of Salford has published an article about the expectations that’ll be placed on universities when the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, also known as the Hillsborough Law, comes into force.
The Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA) has published an article announcing its plans to review the current student complaints scheme.
The UK Government Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published guidelines for landlords renting out properties to students when the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force on Friday 1 May 2026.
The Marketing, Communications and Brand Director at Essex Students' Union has published an article advocating for students to be paid if they’re working a placement as part of their university studies.
An Associate Director of Student Engagement at the University of Manchester Students’ Union has published an article highlighting the benefits of having students review service provision.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester has published an article outlining a new commitment universities can pledge to enhance student employability.
Wonkhe has published an article addressing the impact of the proposed UK Government plans to reform provision for young people with special educational needs and disabilities in England.
Sports representatives at the University of Sussex Students’ Union have published an article calling on BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) to clarify its guidelines for trans athletes.
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The Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA) has published new data which finds that student complaints have risen by 17% since 2024.
Academics at the University of York and the University of Portsmouth have published an article on their research into the types of sexual misconduct students experienced at the hands of staff in higher education.
The Community Security Trust (CST), a charity that protects British Jews from terrorism and antisemitism, has published data on the number of antisemitic incidents it received in 2025.
An academic has published an article about a new platform she developed for higher education providers to help navigate the requirements of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023.
Wonkhe has published an article that continues to suggest that the current student loan repayment schedule is negatively impacting university graduates.
A Student Voice Facilitator at King’s College London Students' Union has published an article about a new manifesto they’ve co-created with students about how their provider should use artificial intelligence.
The Head of Access, Strategic Evaluation & Partnerships at the University of Sheffield has published an article describing their provider’s approach to supporting care-experienced and estranged students.
The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement) at the University of Bath has published an article comparing the barriers to accessing higher education faced by international students and UK students from disadvantaged groups.
TASO (Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education) has published an article summarising research into the effectiveness of transition support programmes in higher education.
On Friday 30 January 2026, the UK Department for Education published a report on how higher education providers can improve student mental health through partnerships with the NHS.
The Head of Advocacy & Engagement at a Students’ Union in Ireland has published an article about universities needing to go beyond listening exercises with students.
A Director of Careers and Employability at City St George’s, University of London, has published an article about the five areas in practical employability support that make a difference for international students.
Academics from the University of Lancashire have published an article advocating for university departments to work collaboratively to deal with the realities of students’ lives for those with paid work.
John Blake, previous Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students, has published an article suggesting the restructure of the funding system for higher education.
On 6 February 2026, we responded to a consultation for a draft section of a framework for providers who design and operate procedures to respond to incidents of harassment and sexual misconduct.
HEMHIT (Higher Education Mental Health Implementation Taskforce) has published a report sharing information, evidence and case studies on partnerships between higher education providers and the NHS to improve student mental health.