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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

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

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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.

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.

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

Posted by Karen Stephenson on
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.

The New Protect Duty

Posted by Karen Stephenson on
Following the government response to the new Protect Duty, Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, details the changes and requirements we may expect.

Industrial Action is here again: the complexities of life in UK Higher Education

Posted by Karen Stephenson on
With a new wave of industrial action taking place across the UK, Karen Stephenson, University Secretary at Birmingham City University, explores the impact on students and institutions.

Regulating Freedom of Speech

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The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill is set to put in place new measures for regulating freedom of speech. Gary Attle, Partner at Mills & Reeve LLP reflects on what this may mean for universities. 

Significant developments in higher education in the Middle East

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The Middle East is strengthening its higher education sector. Ivor McGettigan, Partner and Head of Education at Al Tamimi and Company, provides an overview of developments in the region.

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