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University disciplinary processes under the microscope

8 February 2019
Equality, diversity and inclusion Student experience
Ian Hynes, CEO of Intersol Global, discusses steps universities can take to improve their disciplinary processes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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