The OECD’s ‘Education at a Glance 2025’ report shows that higher education delivers strong returns, the UK remains a top choice for international students, and qualified teachers are key. 🎥 Watch highlights from the UK launch event, hosted by HEPI and Cambridge, here: https://cambrid.ge/45ZtVAD

HEPI has had a glow-up! Check out the new website here: www.hepi.ac.uk

New Post: New report shows a catastrophic decline in formal language learning www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/07/31/n...

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@hepi-news.bsky.social is hiring! We are seeking a Policy Manager to support our work stimulating debate and influencing higher education policy. More info here: smartthinking.org.uk/job/policy-m...

What does our future workforce look like – and how are universities responding? An @hepi-news.bsky.social blog by Jamie Roberts and Aiste Viduolyte of the @russellgroup.bsky.social www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/05/01/w... c

'Higher education must continue to prioritise its values and mission: a commitment to evidence as well as to equality and social mobility.' A @hepi-news.bsky.social blog by @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social of TASO. www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/04/11/n...

New Post: Navigating higher education in a changing landscape www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/04/11/n...

New Post: The secret lives of Subject Benchmark Statements www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/04/10/t...

The core trilma here remains the same - the govt needs to accept one of three things: high student migration, higher domestic student fees (or higher taxes to fund universities) or university bankruptcies. Those are the only options, given where we are. Pick one.

'Similarly, the PSHE Association identify the importance of lessons being 'planned and taught by trained, knowledgeable and engaged specialists'. 100% this. An @hepi-news.bsky.social blog by @sarrajenkins.bsky.social www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/04/07/o...

Delighted and grateful to have had this response posted by @hepi-news.bsky.social. One Step Beyond raises important issues about student preparedness for HE, an area I am passionate about. www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/04/07/o...

I've written a blog for @hepi-news.bsky.social, explaining why calling for more male teachers to act as role models for boys is a flawed plan buff.ly/2tOEdPo:

Reflections on free speech - an international student perspective: www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/04/03/f...

Teachers in London are far more likely to expect their pupils to attend university compared with other parts of the UK, according to a new report that looks at the future of widening participation initiatives. @julietterowsell.bsky.social reports #AcademicSky #EduSky

Great @wonkhe.bsky.social podcast this week. Forensic discussion on franchising and free speech by @viviennestern.bsky.social and @jonathansimons.bsky.social Well worth a listen.

ICYMI: A cracking @hepi-news.bsky.social blog by Luke Arundel of TASO. Luke explains why planning for 'impact-by-scale' from the starting point of a new initiative is key to progress. www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/03/07/m...

ICYMI: An @hepi-news.bsky.social blog to mark International Women's Day by Prof. Lisa-Dionne Morris. www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/03/08/i...

Why better paternity leave, more male nurses and men's leadership courses are needed to accelerate action this International Women's Day. My blog for @hepi-news.bsky.social on #IWD2025. www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/03/08/t...

My latest blog for @hepi-news.bsky.social wraps up the most recent sector thinking on AI. Rebalancing to a skills-first focus will ensure relevance for institutions and their graduates. Thanks to Kortext for the inspiration. www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/03/10/w...

ICYMI: Catch up with the HEPI/LSBU Social Mobility Index webinar from earlier this week: www.youtube.com/watch?v=52_N...

Just a reminder that if young people are to 'earn or learn', those living in rural communities need transport to get to college/apprenticeships/work. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The interesting HE folks starter pack now upgraded with @theahua.bsky.social added! Enjoy! go.bsky.app/MmHk4p7

Let students review marked exam scripts, says thinktank Hepi paper says keeping papers under lock and key could be harming student learning #AcademicSky #EduSky

'I swear you should get special consideration marks if you’re on day two of your period for an exam.' I enjoyed this take on Famke's paper: thetab.com/2024/11/14/m...

Published by HEPI this week: Advancing Translational Research, by Lan Murdock and Rose Stephenson, with a foreword by Dame Margaret Hodge. www.hepi.ac.uk/2024/11/07/a...

New Post: Addressing financial challenges in the HE sector: Mills and Reeve reflects on an October roundtable with university leaders buff.ly/48GhGZv

Very interesting talking point from @hepi-news.bsky.social on the male/female first class degree awarding gap at @universityofoxford.bsky.social and Cambridge. Would it help women to ditch high-stakes final exams and reform the “combative” tutorial system? www.thetimes.com/uk/education...