Posted by Matt Grigson on Following from the latest OfS consultation on Free Speech, Matt Grigson, Director of Governance, Policy & Compliance, University of London, discusses one of the problems yet to be commented on: how will the Prevent Duty and the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 relate to each other?
Why are politics, policy and university admissions so intertwined?
Posted by Alistair Jarvis on With A-level results day approaching, Alistair Jarvis, Pro Vice-Chancellor Partnerships and Governance, University of London, discusses the connection between politics, policy and admissions.
Six reflections on what a Labour government may mean for Higher Education
Posted by Alistair Jarvis on With the latest opinion polls showing a Labour lead, Alistair Jarvis CBE, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Partnerships and Governance) at University of London discusses what a potential Labour government may look like for HE.
Update on Higher Education in Scotland
Posted by Jim McGeorge on In a year that has seen many changes across government and the HE sector as a whole, Dr Jim McGeorge, University Secretary & Chief Operating Officer at the University of Dundee, examines recent developments in Scotland.
Increase in cyber security attacks requires a sector-wide strategic response
Posted by Henry Hughes on Cyber security attacks are on the rise. Henry Hughes, Director of Security at Jisc, offers several preventative approaches and reactive defences to help strengthen our universities against cyber crime.
The pros and cons of modularisation: build your own adventure?
Posted by Ant Bagshaw on The move towards modularisation has begun. Dr Ant Bagshaw, principal management consultant at Nous Group, considers the opportunities and challenges that this will bring to the sector. Are students ready to build their own adventure?
New chair, new opportunity: Our relationship with the Office for Students
Posted by on The Office for Students has a new chair. It could be time for a relationship reboot. Tony Strike, University Secretary at the University of Sheffield, considers the challenges that Lord Wharton will face, and how we can forge a better partnership with the OfS moving forwards.
Reviewing the Higher Education Senior Staff Remuneration Code
Posted by Victoria Holbrook on Focus on fair senior staff pay has heightened since the pandemic. There is no better time to review the Higher Education Senior Staff Remuneration Code. Victoria Holbrook, Assistant Director, Governance, at Advance HE, offers her reflections from the review.
A Six-point Plan to Defend Freedom of Speech in our Universities
Posted by on Freedom of speech must be defended in our universities. Tony Strike, University Secretary at the University of Sheffield, and Smita Jamdar, Head of Education at Shakespeare Martineau, offer their six-point plan for protecting intellectual debate on our campuses.
Building stakeholder confidence with integrated reporting
Posted by Kim Ansell on The Office for Students has announced a phased resumption of regulatory requirements to reduce bureaucracy and burden. Kim Ansell, Senior Advisor and Managing Consultant at Advance HE, suggests we use this time to review how we report on the sustainability of our universities. Integrated reporting could provide our stakeholders with a clearer, fuller picture.