Nic Beech

2 weeks ago | wonkhe.com | Ed Marsh |Jim Dickinson |Mark Leach |Nic Beech

Our schools and universities are experiencing difficult circumstances. One particularly worrying challenge – which is happening at the intersection of both – is the decline in widening participation. Recent research from the Education Policy Institute shows that widening participation in higher education in England has stalled.

Jun 26, 2024 | wonkhe.com | Nic Beech |Mark Leach |Clare Peddie

This week sees the launch of the new Quality Council for UK HE. The council will bring renewed focus to representation and advocacy for UK’s universities, ensuring that students are getting the highest quality education and that academic standards are protected. It will bring together higher education providers, sector bodies and students so that all parts of the sector are represented and involved in driving forward this work.