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Creating the right environment for freedom of expression: new guidance for universities

2 February 2019

Student experience

Freedom of speech

David Isaac, Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, discusses new guidance for universities on upholding freedom of expression.

Reaching out beyond Brexit: community engagement at the University of Lincoln

24 January 2019

Brexit and UK universities

Social action Economic impact

Being situated in a Leave-voting area hasn't stopped the University of Lincoln from making an impact in the community, writes Professor Toby Wilkinson.

Faster boats: data analytics to prevent student suicides

20 December 2018

Health and social care

James Murray on his personal mission to explore how data analytics could help universities identify students in distress.

Improving access, success and progression in English higher education

18 December 2018

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Social mobility

UUK's Dan Wake explains the potential impact of the OfS' consultation on access and participation regulation for universities and students.

How universities can help solve the UK’s shortage of nurses

14 December 2018

Health and social care

Healthcare and the NHS

The Royal College of Nursing's Lara Carmona explains how, with the right investment, universities can help to solve the UK's nursing shortage.

Tackling hate crime in higher education: lessons from Auschwitz

11 December 2018

Equality, diversity and inclusion Student experience

Diversity Equality

Professor Julia Buckingham, Vice-Chancellor of Brunel University London, on how her participation in the first ever 'Lessons from Auschwitz' programme has intensified her commitment to tackle hate crime in all its forms.

Exploring solutions to ethnicity attainment gaps – one university's experience

5 December 2018

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Access Equality Social mobility Social action

Professor Sir Chris Husbands, Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University, shares recent experience of his institution's efforts to tackle the BAME attainment gap.

Addressing grade inflation: a statement of intent

28 November 2018

Regulation of higher education Student experience

UUK's Charlotte Snelling on a new statement of intent for the sector to address the various factors behind grade inflation.

BME attainment: why universities must do more than 'mind the gap'

13 November 2018

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Professor Steve West, Vice-Chancellor of the University of West England, Bristol, on the initiatives his institution is running to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for BME students in the UK.

Graduates in demand, but skills must match up with jobs

7 November 2018

Innovation, growth and skills

With regular debates about the value of degrees and whether graduates have the right skills, Greg Wade considers the evidence from employers on graduate recruitment and their actual skills needs.