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Yes, the cost of university study does deter disadvantaged students

Wonkhe

New research from the Sutton Trust finds a widespread appetite for higher education is dampened by perceptions of the cost of study. The post Yes, the cost of university study does deter disadvantaged students appeared first on Wonkhe.

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There are cold spots in arts, humanities, and social sciences provision

Wonkhe

New British Academy interactive maps reveal cold spots in social sciences, humanities and arts in UK higher education – especially affecting disadvantaged students. Ruairi Cullen explains

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Paul LeBlanc’s Students-First Approach to Higher Education

MindMax

This blog post was written based on a conversation between Lee Maxey and Paul LeBlanc , author of Students First: Equity, Access, and Opportunity in Higher Education. The Power of Connection in Education At the heart of putting students first is the belief that students need to feel seen, understood, and supported in a meaningful way.

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The Future of Equitable AI in Higher Education

Insight Into Diversity

As AI (artificial intelligence) continues to reshape industries, Complete College America (CCA) launched its Council on Equitable AI in 2024, a significant move that addresses systemic inequities in higher education. This initiative highlights AI’s growing role in educational settings and its potential to advance student success.

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Alarm at first fall in disadvantaged students in England reaching university

The Guardian - Higher Education

Proportion of students eligible for free school meals at 15 who progress to higher education falls from 29.2% to 29% The proportion of disadvantaged teenagers in England going on to study at university has fallen for the first time on record, leading to accusations that the country is moving backwards in terms of social mobility.

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The cost of participation: perceptions of higher education amongst young, white British males from areas of educational disadvantage

HEPI

This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Neil Raven, Independent educational consultant. The comparatively low rates of higher education (HE) progression amongst young men from white, working class backgrounds has received a significant amount of attention in recent years , including from HEPI.

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Delivering economic growth: the case for a financially secure higher education sector

HEPI

In response to recent data showing a worrying financial outlook for higher education institutions, Professor David Maguire, Vice-Chancellor at the University of East Anglia (UEA), and Dr Alex Bols, Chief of Staff at UEA, argue more Government action is needed to make the sector financially sustainable.