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Background to Office for Students (OfS) Duty of Care Consultation document

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The first in a three part series, Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, analyses the OfS Duty of Care Consultation.

International Students – Pros and Cons

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The second in a two part series, Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, continues her exploration of the issues around international student recruitment.

International Students: Visas and the political, economic and legal triangle

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The first in a two part series, Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, looks into regulations pertaining to international students in the UK.

The Rule of Law

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With the Freedom of Speech Bill having now received Royal Assent, Gary Attle, Partner at Mills & Reeve analyses what the new legislation means for HEIs and students.

Office of the Independent Adjudicator: Who’s Complaining and Why?

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With student complaints rising, Karen Stephenson, University Secretary, Birmingham City University, breaks down the latest findings from OIA.

From students in a learning community to an adversarial relationship between customers and providers: litigation is in the air

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Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, discusses the litigation by aggrieved students currently working its way through the courts.

National Security Bill

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Gary Attle, Partner at Mills & Reeve, discusses why higher education institutions need to be aware of the National Security Bill and may need to adjust their frameworks to manage security risks.

The Bill on Freedom of Speech is not about freedom of speech. It is not about academic freedom either. It might still be needed.

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With the Freedom of Speech Bill expected to be implemented soon, Liviu Matei, Head of the School of Education, Communication and Society at King’s College London, reflects on how this will affect the sector.

The Subsidy Control Act

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With the UK’s departure from the EU, legislation to reflect the separation continues to emerge. Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, explores what this means for HEIs.

Abrahart v The University of Bristol: Mental Health and implications for the sector

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With student wellbeing processes ever-evolving in HEIs, Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, looks into how a recent case has implications for the sector.

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