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What does today’s announcement on free speech mean for SUs?
The government has announced that it is to pause implementation of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act. SUs had been waiting for responses to three consultations, with a raft of questions about the duties will work – many of which concerned the “see-saw” between freedom of speech and freedom from harm. Back in March, … Continued
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Another university is possible
Jo Campling and Maria Jose Lourido Moreno make the case for a future grounded in social justice, sustainability, and equity
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Living away from home is becoming less and less affordable
We can argue, I suppose, about what constitutes “affordable” when it comes to the setting of rent for student accommodation.
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The silence from OfS over free speech is deafening
In less than a week's time, the duties on students’ unions and universities under the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act kick in.
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Freedom of speech in SUs
For SUs, free speech regulation is a terrible mess
Jim Dickinson reflects on a new legal case that highlights the importance of democratic debate and the right of citizens and members to discriminate on the basis of others' beliefs
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OfS’ quality reports are music to students’ ears
The higher education regulator's quality reports into business provision are proving to be a hit with students that have read them. Jim Dickinson tunes in
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Public sector pay increases are coming – will universities and students benefit?
Tomorrow, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to agree to above-inflation pay rises for public sector workers.
Belong from Wonkhe and Cibyl
Students need to feel more connected – to both the campus and each other
Jim Dickinson digs deep into the GTI/Cybil polling underpinning the UPP Foundation's Student Futures work - and finds ways and reasons to cause students to feel more connected
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Here’s what SUs need to know about OfS’ new regulation of access and participation
The Office for Students (OfS) has published new arrangements for the regulation of equality of opportunity in higher education in England and there are big opportunities for SUs.
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Free speech
Who are the victims in the campus culture wars?
Who are the students assumed to be losing out over free speech controversies, and how should we support them? Jim Dickinson interrogates the data.
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We need to talk about sabbatical burnout
One of the conversations we have a lot at this time of year with SUs is about burnout and sabbatical officer workload.
Policy forums and round tables
Round table report: Harassment and sexual misconduct
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Study Tour 2023: The low countries
As the sector expands, why are we letting more mean less?
Are we making compromises to the student experience just to make the numbers add up? Jim Dickinson and Livia Scott reflect on a week in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany with student leaders.
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Nick Smith's adventures in SU democracy and governance
