The OfS Proposals on Regulating Harassment and Sexual Misconduct February 2024
Posted by Karen Stephenson on The second in a three part series, Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, analyses the latest harassment and misconduct regulation proposals from OfS.
Background to Office for Students (OfS) Duty of Care Consultation document
Posted by Karen Stephenson on 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
Posted by Karen Stephenson on 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
Posted by Karen Stephenson on 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
Posted by Gary Attle on 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?
Posted by Karen Stephenson on 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
Posted by Karen Stephenson on Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, discusses the litigation by aggrieved students currently working its way through the courts.
National Security Bill
Posted by Gary Attle on 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.
Posted by Liviu Matei on 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
Posted by Karen Stephenson on 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.