Comment Archives | Wonkhe

wonkhe rankings blocks — Image: Shutterstock

Institutional research can be a path to league table success

by Matt Hiely-Rayner

15/06/24

gioerhio — Image: Shutterstock

Mentoring to widen access

by Adam Runacres

14/06/24

130ucloncork — Image: Hugh Jones

Higher education postcard: University College London

by Hugh Jones

14/06/24

gheurguerio — Image: Midjourney

There are too many students at university. But not for the reasons some say

by Jim Dickinson

13/06/24

1

Shutterstock_1510156076 — Image: Shutterstock

How will Labour define opportunity?

by Graeme Atherton

13/06/24

Grantham,,,Lincolnshire,,,Uk,06,April,2023,-,Statue — Image: Shutterstock

Higher education in General Election manifestos – the 1980s

by Adam Matthews

12/06/24

Image: Shutterstock

Everyone can play a role in changing the perception of international students

by Carsyn Wiley

12/06/24

1

Colorful,Fruits,(apples,,Oranges,,Tangerines),In,A,Reusable,Eco,Bag — Image: Shutterstock

Traditional HE role classifications create structural inequalities for third space professionals

by Steve Briggs

11/06/24

3

Shutterstock_417717016 — Image: Shutterstock

Unless universities get on top of defence policy, defence policy is going to get on top of them

by James Coe

10/06/24

3

Shutterstock_2302552487 — Image: Shutterstock

The challenge of pursuing research security when nationality becomes a shorthand for risk

by Sapna Marwaha

10/06/24

Shutterstock_2327167243 — Image: Shutterstock

The astropolitics of higher education

by Bleddyn Bowen

10/06/24

1

shutterstock_1651108732 — Image: Shutterstock

A manifesto for higher education from an academic perspective

by Steven Jones

9/06/24

3

Stacked,Pound,Coins,On,Pink,Background,With,Negative,Space,For — Image: Shutterstock

How to get the sector through the next year

by David Kernohan

9/06/24

5

ghuiregoi — Image: Midjourney

It’s time to dismantle higher education’s stereotypes

by Katie Stripe

7/06/24

5

employability-wonkhe — Image: Shutterstock

Students are turning to self-employment to fund their studies

by Robert Phillips

7/06/24

1

129oregononcork — Image: Hugh Jones

Higher education postcard: University of Oregon

by Hugh Jones

7/06/24

dice-wonkhe — Image: Shutterstock

Why I wouldn’t bet against a fee rise after the election

by Mark Leach

6/06/24

Politics - Demonstrations and Protests - Students -National Union of Students - London - 1974 — Image: Alamy

Higher education in General Election manifestos – the 1970s

by Debbie McVitty

5/06/24

shutterstock_1936916308 — Image: Shutterstock

In some universities, cash help per student has almost halved in five years

by Jim Dickinson

5/06/24

ghuieruigei — Image: Midjourney

What is a whole provider approach to widening access and student success?

by Liz Thomas

5/06/24

1

wonkhe-transparency

Transparency is better a better tool than regulation to improve the work of international agents

by Louise Nicol

4/06/24

2

tjhgiortjio — Image: Midjourney

English degrees help students change the world

by Gail Marshall

4/06/24

shutterstock_2305034205 — Image: Shutterstock

Whatever happens to the Lifelong Learning Entitlement, the problems it is trying to solve remain

by Dan Heard

3/06/24

Mental,Health,,Flowers,And,Head,With,A,Man,In,Studio — Image: Shutterstock

Making space for creativity is a practical challenge but one that has intense value for educators

by Mark Andrews

3/06/24

Wonkhe-Spanner-Fix — Image: Shutterstock

Tough questions for government and institutions to fix higher education’s finances

by Alistair Jarvis

3/06/24

5

Little,Girl,Holding,Colorful,Balloons,,Jumping,From,One,Mountain,Top — Image: Shutterstock

Digital storytelling for twenty-first century changemaking

by Katy Shaw

3/06/24

Image:BBC

Are the low-value courses in the room with us now?

by Jim Dickinson

3/06/24

2

Broken,Wooden,Stool,In,Abandoned,House — Image: Shutterstock

What are a future Labour government’s options to secure the future of higher education?

by Debbie McVitty

3/06/24

1

128norlandoncork — Image: Hugh Jones

Higher education postcard: Norland College

by Hugh Jones

31/05/24

huiui — Image: BBC

How to stop defaulting on fees becoming a UK recruitment crisis

by Jim Dickinson

31/05/24

ejfgioewhirog — Image: Shutterstock

A manifesto for Black mental health should matter to HE

by Ruqia Osman

31/05/24

jhghioergioe — Image: Midjourney

Maybe too many people go to university

by Paul Wiltshire

31/05/24

9

Wonkhe-accuracy-darts-miss — Image: Shutterstock

How students make application choices

by Chris Rea

30/05/24

wonkhe-microwave-on-fire — Image: Shutterstock

Conservatives reheat the poor quality course question

by David Kernohan

28/05/24

10

shutterstock_416963155 — Image: Shutterstock

If you’ve signed up to the agent quality framework, now is the time to comply

by Vincenzo Raimo

28/05/24

1

ojfveirhgyio — Image: Midjourney

Can the next government afford an increase in student or university funding?

by Jim Dickinson

26/05/24

1

General,Election,2024,Sign,In,Front,Of,Westminster — Image: Shutterstock

What does the General Election mean for higher education?

by Debbie McVitty

24/05/24

127cambridgechristsoncork — Image: Hugh Jones

Higher education postcard: Christ’s College, Cambridge

by Hugh Jones

24/05/24

Picture,Pop,Collage,Banner,Young,Student,Guy,Have,Censorship,Eyes — Image: Shutterstock

The Secret Lecturer’s view of university life is almost wholly grim

by Debbie McVitty

24/05/24

6

magnific-bTkynYWD3Cg7VFm4SnNh-platformbudweiser_photo_scene_of_a_sunken_lawn_on_a_UK_universi_d8beb484-0a9a-4dff-963d-5de1e720a474 — Image: Midjourney

International student numbers could fall a lot further yet

by Jim Dickinson

23/05/24

Trans and non-binary students are more likely to experience financial hardship

Trans and non-binary students are more likely to experience financial hardship

by Livia Scott

23/05/24

Shutterstock_1211274340 — Image: Shutterstock

Why experiential learning should inform curriculum design in the humanities

by Katherine Kruger

23/05/24

Shutterstock_2361066391 — Image: Shutterstock

You can’t save research without saving universities

by James Coe

22/05/24

4

Digital,Key,In,Technology,Background.,Security,Or,Private,Key,Protecting — Image: Shutterstock

Digital transformation holds the key to Ukraine’s future

by Diana Rakus

22/05/24

shutterstock_2375007789 — Image: Shutterstock

Is protest “free speech” or damaging to democracy?

by Jim Dickinson

21/05/24

Shutterstock_2173182549 — Image: Shutterstock

Making Horizon Europe’s successor work for UK research

by Douglas Dowell

21/05/24

Amazing,Iceberg,In,Clear,Blue,Water,Sea,And,Hidden,Danger — Image: Shutterstock

Postgraduate quality will not be taken seriously until there is a national PG taught survey

by Richard Puttock

20/05/24

10

Wonkhe data dashboard — Image: Shutterstock

A manifesto for unlocking PGT potential

by Mark Bennett

20/05/24

3

Wonkhe-cliff-fog — Image: Shutterstock

Home PGT numbers are falling and it is not clear why

by David Kernohan

20/05/24

4

Shutterstock_1010838019 — Image: Shutterstock

Lack of diversity in professional services leadership continues to be a problem

by Monika Nangia

17/05/24

4

126oxfordencaeniaoncork.docx — Image: Shutterstock

Higher education postcard: Encaenia

by Hugh Jones

17/05/24

1

Solar,Panels,In,Ukraine,,Eastern,Europe.,New,Technologies,Of,"green — Image: Shutterstock

Supporting universities in Ukraine towards becoming hubs for innovation

by Bo Kelestyn

16/05/24

Ian,Walter's,Statue,Of,Former,Prime,Minister,&,Founder,Of — Image: Shutterstock

Higher education in General Election manifestos – the 1960s

by Adam Matthews

16/05/24

Shutterstock_144235945 — Image: Shutterstock

The MAC review demonstrates that poor international student data leads to poor international student policy

by Alaa Elaydi

15/05/24

2

Shutterstock_525921169 — Image: Shutterstock

Student complaints in a challenging climate

by Helen Megarry

15/05/24

shutterstock_2157399613 — Image: Shutterstock

A first look at UCAS’ new grades on entry tool

by Debbie McVitty

14/05/24

3

shutterstock_770051704 — Image: Shutterstock

Giving communities power: Developing contextual admissions with parents

by Charlotte Hallahan

14/05/24

shutterstock_570834163 — Image: Shutterstock

The political argument over international students is about much more than the economy

by Jonathan Simons

13/05/24

5

hverhgfuier — Image: Shutterstock

Avoiding another international crash is all about control

by Jim Dickinson

13/05/24

1

ehfiuwerhgui — Image: Midjourney

What serious governments should do next on student support

by Jim Dickinson

13/05/24

kristianstad_2024 — Image: SFS Student City of the Year

Euro visions: A good place for students to study, live and stay in

by Jim Dickinson

11/05/24

090524_Sarah Louise Bennett_EBU_32080

Euro visions: The rules aren’t political – except when they are

by Jim Dickinson

10/05/24

ehfgeiworghioe — Image: Midjourney

What can academics do to save the planet?

by Johnny Rich

10/05/24

2

125kingscambridgeeurovisiononcork — King’s College, Cambridge

Higher education postcard: Douze points

by Hugh Jones

10/05/24

nklgerhgile — Image: Midjourney

Yes, teachers should get involved in politics

by George Bryant-Aird

10/05/24

shutterstock_2012554415 — Image: Shutterstock

Euro visions: In Sweden, Mickey Mouse meets wine, beer and dog behavioural biology

by Jim Dickinson

9/05/24

1

Shutterstock_2226879267 — Image: Shutterstock

Turning scrutiny on security into a new security strategy

by James Coe

9/05/24

3d,Render,,Abstract,Background,With,Wide,Open,Blue,Double,Doors, — Image: Shutterstock

Opening universities’ doors wide enough to let students’ lives in

by Jenny Shaw

9/05/24

Blocks — Image: Shutterstock

Fewer, larger, modules could help students too

by Jackie Potter

9/05/24

6

B&w,Winston,Churchill,In,Parliament,Square,And,Big,Ben — Image: Shutterstock

Higher education in General Election manifestos – the 1940s and 50s

by Debbie McVitty

8/05/24

1

Shutterstock_2325829737 — Image: Shutterstock

Student financial support is between a rock and a hard place

by David Phoenix

8/05/24

2

Image: Copenhagen Business School

Euro visions: Giving students a hygge

by Jim Dickinson

8/05/24

jgoiferwhjioghioer — Image: City SU

NUS reaches a settlement with Shaima Dallali

by Jim Dickinson

7/05/24

2

wonkhe-surveillence-criminal — Image: Shutterstock

Protecting academic freedom in the digital age

by Chavan Kissoon

7/05/24

shutterstock_416680132 — Image: National and university library in Zagreb

Euro visions: Ambitions in the Balkans

by Jim Dickinson

7/05/24

Image: European Commission

Euro visions: Even if we can stand alone – should we?

by Jim Dickinson

6/05/24

1

Shutterstock_2371064815 — Image: Shutterstock

Whoever the next Chancellor is, a comprehensive skills policy is a must

by Mandy Crawford-Lee

4/05/24

ddhfgviehrgoerho — Image: Protest camp at Newcastle

Campus encampments intensify the conflicts over free speech regulation

by Jim Dickinson

3/05/24

4

qwhfuihqwbgu — Image: Midjourney

Higher risks and longer delays: Student mental health advisors on the front line

by Rachel Spacey

3/05/24

124mageecollegeoncork — Image: Hugh Jones

Higher education postcard: Magee College

by Hugh Jones

3/05/24

Shutterstock_1512335003 — Image: Shutterstock

Collaboration, not top-down direction, is the key to unlocking the potential of Scotland’s graduate apprenticeships

by Hilary Collins

1/05/24

1

wonkhe-exam-hall — Image: Shutterstock

Why we should test our students more

by Katy Burgess

30/04/24

4

wonkhe-library-data — Image: Shutterstock

Library data is an untapped resource to support student success

by David Kernohan

30/04/24

eifhweirogfho

Why does the UK have the worst student rights in Europe?

by Jim Dickinson

29/04/24

Shutterstock_2200051463 — Image: Shutterstock

Freeports are effective as convenors of place-based R&D – but that doesn’t mean they are necessary

by James Coe

29/04/24

Shutterstock_2308710841 — Image: Shutterstock

How universities can help unlock and nurture diverse local talent

by Nishan Canagarajah

29/04/24

2

shutterstock_2093850850 — Image: Shutterstock

Changing the Graduate Route would be a supreme act of self-sabotage

by Karen Holford

29/04/24

3

Image: Shutterstock

How higher education has showed up in General Election manifestos since 1945

by Adam Matthews

27/04/24

1

consultation-wonkhe

REF 2029 is in listening mode on open access

by Dinah Birch

26/04/24

6

shutterstock_79550443 — Image: Shutterstock

Why aren’t students engaging any more?

by Mack Marshall

26/04/24

4

123 durham collingwood on cork — Image: Hugh Jones

Higher education postcard: Collingwood College, Durham

by Hugh Jones

26/04/24

1

Shutterstock_1192127239 — Image: Shutterstock

Better paternity leave entitlements could help narrow the gender pay gap

by Rose Stephenson

25/04/24

1

Shutterstock_1493209841 — Image: Shutterstock

Sustainable research requires collective action – and the concordat is an important next step

by Christina Boswell

25/04/24

Wonkhe-monographs — Image: Shutterstock

Not everyone can afford open access monographs

by Dawn Hibbert

24/04/24

8

Kyiv/ukraine,-,02,18,2019:,Classroom,With,Pupils,In,School — Image: Shutterstock

Quality assurance for Ukraine’s primary and secondary education – new, ambitious, and student-focused

by Tetiana Vakulenko

23/04/24

wonkhe-data-tetris — Image: Shutterstock

Why data stewards are the real heroes of AI

by Paul Clark

23/04/24

shutterstock_736904560-scaled — Image: Shutterstock

Seven questions we’ll be debating at the 2024 Festival of Higher Education

by Mark Leach

22/04/24

Wonkhe-Students-Independence — Image: Shutterstock

It’s not (all) about the money, money, money

by Sunday Blake

22/04/24

5

122 st george's on cork — Image: Hugh Jones

Higher education postcard: St George’s, University of London

by Hugh Jones

19/04/24

1

fgnjewrhfguio — Image: Midjourney

Students transition through, not just into, university

by David Woolley

19/04/24