On 23 January 2025 AMOSSHE member Catherine McKeown (Student Fees and Funding Manager, University of Sheffield) attended a meeting for the Student Loans Company (SLC) Vulnerable Students Stakeholder Group (VSSG).
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A policy manager at GuildHE has published an article on how providers need a more inclusive and long-term approach to support care-experienced students after graduation.
TASO (Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education) has published the recording of their recent event launching research into LGBTQ+ student mental health.
Researchers at the University of Warwick have published a report about how to implement reasonable adjustments and mitigating circumstances for doctoral education.
TASO (Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education) has published a report highlighting the mental health difficulties LGBTQ+ students experience.
The University of Bristol has published new research about understanding the barriers and possibilities for refugees wanting to access UK higher education.
AMOSSHE Conference 2024 keynote speaker Dr Monika Nangia has written an article highlighting the power of storytelling to improve leadership opportunities for women of colour 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.
NEON (National Education Opportunities Network) has published a report about the regional inequalities and a widening gap in university admissions for students who receive free-school meals.
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.
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.
HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) has published the English Higher Education Social Mobility Index for 2024, which measures the social mobility of graduates.
UPP Foundation has published a report showing data about how supported transitions from college into higher education can improve student retention rates, build student confidence and foster more diverse university populations.
Wonkhe has published an article about a report on the benefits of credited pre-university programmes, using examples from the United States and New Zealand.
Wonkhe has published an article about the doctorate system. It points out issues of gatekeeping and barriers that reduce inclusivity and restrict equitable access.
The UK government Department for Education’s HEMHIT (Higher Education Mental Health Implementation Taskforce) has created guidance on compassionate communication in higher education.
The Children’s Commissioner has published a handbook for professionals working in higher education for improving the experiences of care-experienced students.
Medr has published guidance and funding allocations to support anti-racism and race equality in higher education providers in Wales. This takes over from the previous HEFCW (Higher Education Funding Council for Wales) allocation for race equality work.
HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) has published an article addressing access to higher education for underrepresented students. It highlights that they struggle significantly with retention and academic performance compared to their peers from wealthier areas.
Wonkhe has published an article highlighting the lack of support and awareness surrounding menopause in professional settings as it remains stigmatised, and many women feel unsupported at work.