HEPI

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The demand for graduates in Wales is not decreasing – the UK Department for Education projects that the nation will need 402,825 graduates to fill roles by 2035. So why has there been such a sudden drop in Welsh 18-year-olds engaging with higher education? As the UCAS research notes, this could suggest there is a supply issue.

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University Disadvantaged Higher Education Schooling 117

HEPI

APRIL 3, 2024

The omission of careers professionals based in higher education providers means that action based on the review risks overlooking the support needs of autistic students and graduates. Due to this demand, this training will now be offered on a regular basis. These people must not be overlooked by Government policy.

Disadvantaged 124

Disadvantaged Recruitment Inclusivity Allocate 124

HEPI

JANUARY 1, 2024

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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Disadvantaged Higher Education Education University 87

HEPI

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Plato around a seminar table this ain’t Wildavsky usefully nails the idea that higher education is contrary to skills-based learning, noting that even the ‘land-grant institutions’ founded in the US over a century ago provide practical experience. Learning begets learning. Many (most?) readers of this blog will be excluded altogether.

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Disadvantaged Students Arts And Sciences Degree 124

MindMax

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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. This small but significant change reflects a larger commitment to making education more accessible and removing obstacles that can stand in the way of success.

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Higher Education Education Students Technology 130

HEPI

MARCH 7, 2023

I was given the Fellowship in honour of my work on higher education policy and the-then Chair of QM, Sir Nick Montagu, gave a very nice speech about my career to that date. I have watched with huge admiration the rejuvenation of London Higher under Diana’s leadership. I am also lucky to be an Honorary Fellow of this institution.

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Higher Education Education History Policy 139

The Guardian - Higher Education

OCTOBER 24, 2024

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.

Disadvantaged 82

Disadvantaged University Students Higher Education 82

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

These challenges encompass implicit bias, restricted access to high-quality STEM education, cultural expectations, and socioeconomic disadvantages. The Role of Mentorship in STEM Success Numerous minoritized students, especially Black students, face intricate obstacles in higher education, particularly in pursuing STEM fields.

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Empower Inclusivity Disadvantaged Equity 83

HEPI

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, Josh Freeman, Policy Manager, and the HEPI team look back on a remarkable year in higher education policy. Winter In January, we heard from Laura Coryton MBE about period poverty in higher education , the stigma attached to it and the strategies institutions can take to address it.

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Higher Education Education Policy Disadvantaged 126

MindMax

AUGUST 29, 2022

I recently hosted over a dozen higher education leaders from across the country to discuss the topic of compassionate reenrollment, led by J. Kim McNutt and Lynda Swanson Wilson of the College of Extended & International Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH).

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Higher Education Education Disadvantaged Schooling 130

HEPI

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr Omar Khan , CEO at TASO , Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education. Impact on future students Second, higher education providers should consider child poverty through its impact on future students.

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Higher Education Education Disadvantaged Schooling 129

HEPI

MAY 18, 2023

1] While UK higher education is currently buoyed up by international demand, there’s a disquieting undercurrent of pessimistic sentiment, similar to the mood of the 1920s and the fin de siècle apprehension of the late 19th century, which fears prosperity may be nearing its end.

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Higher Education Model Education Disadvantaged 128

The Guardian - Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

UK charity calls for positions of four weeks or longer to be banned to help close social mobility gap Young people from working-class or disadvantaged backgrounds are being locked out of careers by unpaid or low-paid internships that benefit middle-class graduates, according to a social mobility charity.

Disadvantaged 84

Disadvantaged Higher Education Education Students 84

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 16, 2023

Laura Moore, managing director of strategy and policy for the National Educational Equity Lab According to Laura Moore, managing director of strategy and policy for the Ed Equity Lab, HBCU offerings can be especially powerful for the high schoolers in the program. I think they bring that ethos to their work.”

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Disadvantaged Equity College Provost 121

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The loss has particularly resonated within the academic community, where Burawoy was known for his unwavering commitment to advocating for the disadvantaged and powerless. "I

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Disadvantaged Deans Facilities Guidance 99

HEPI

JULY 18, 2024

This raises an important question: should higher education courses in marketing and PR adapt to this digital era to better prepare students for the specific demands of this industry? The digitalisation of marketing and PR higher education courses is not just desirable but imperative in the contemporary landscape.

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Higher Education Education Disadvantaged Academia 109

Jon Boeckenstedt

JANUARY 11, 2024

It got some good traction on Twitter, although I believe many people are as tired of debating the SAT as I am; it was picked up and posted in the Chronicle of Higher Education morning update (and to my surprise […] Blog posts have half-lives of about 72 hours, and my most recent one is no exception. It

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Disadvantaged Higher Education Education College 85

HEPI

DECEMBER 10, 2023

To the contrary, the Committee were unequivocal that “the current model for funding higher education is unsustainable”. In a recent piece on this site , Dr Mark Corver presented an alternative model for funding higher education. This sort of thinking is vital for the future sustainability of the higher education sector.

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Higher Education Allocate Disadvantaged Education 96

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Slow progress, but if we just focus on the most recent year, the completion rates improved for every one of those five quintiles compared to last year, but the bottom two quintiles, the most disadvantaged students, showed the largest improvement among all the income levels this year.”

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College Community College Disadvantaged Provost 128

HEPI

DECEMBER 3, 2024

HEPI has been central to discussions on social mobility in higher education, especially through the English Social Mobility Index (ESMI) , created by Professor David Phoenix, Vice-Chancellor of London South Bank University. The SIMD divides Scotland into data zones and ranks them from the most to the least deprived.

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Disadvantaged Retention Policy Higher Education 59

HEPI

MARCH 11, 2025

At over 45%, the drop-out rates from apprenticeships are at a level that would make higher education blush and the system is beset by widespread and deep-rooted quality issues. At the time over half a million people started apprenticeships, but since then, the number has plummeted to barely a third of a million (339,580).

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Engineering Recruitment Disadvantaged Administration 114

The PIE News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

But such a development has its own disadvantages as Pakistan deals with cases of fraud involving study abroad firms. The Higher Education Commission’s website clearly lists the names of verified universities.

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Disadvantaged Advise Scholarship History 111

Inside Higher Ed

MAY 6, 2024

College-bound students are heavy users of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, but that may be driven by concerns they will face disadvantages without it, a new report released Monday finds.

Arts And Sciences 132

Arts And Sciences Disadvantaged College Students 132

The Guardian - Higher Education

APRIL 4, 2024

Education secretary Gillian Keegan will also squeeze funding for programmes to widen access to higher education Ministers will cut funding for performing and creative arts courses at English universities next year, which sector leaders say will further damage the country’s cultural industries. Continue reading.

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Disadvantaged University Guidance Higher Education 111

totallyrewired

MARCH 7, 2025

when he was doing important work on how digital tools could help disabled students access and engage with higher education. International students, socio-economically disadvantaged students, and communities like Travellers often lack access to digital resources. Equity and Access : I first got to know Lawrie over 20 years ago (!)

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Technology Equity Disadvantaged Scholarship 52

Higher Education Today

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The post Targeted Scholarship Programs Open Pathways for Disadvantaged Students appeared first on Higher Education Today. For students with foster.

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Disadvantaged Scholarship Students History 52

HEPI

AUGUST 21, 2024

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Joanna Burton, Head of Policy (Higher Education) at the Russell Group. Whether you look at POLAR4, IMD, or Free School Meal eligibility, all UCAS data shows that record numbers of students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds in England now have a place at university.

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Higher Education Education Disadvantaged Degree 79

University Business

MARCH 25, 2025

For nearly 60 years, the TRIO programs have been a cornerstone of educational opportunity in the United States. Originating from the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, TRIO programs have expanded access to higher education for over six million Americans, creating pathways from middle school to doctoral degrees.

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Postsecondary Education Department Of Education Achievement Disadvantaged 59

University Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Female students have put themselves on the plus side of at least one gender gap in K-12 and higher education, new research shows. ” The post Who is on the positive side of the growing gender gap in higher education? “In every U.S. appeared first on University Business.

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Higher Education Education Disadvantaged Degree 97

HEPI

JANUARY 17, 2023

Choice not chance’ is the Office for Students’s intention in setting out its latest plans for promoting equality of opportunity for disadvantaged students in higher education. Disabled students also continue to endure discrimination and worse experiences than other students in higher education.

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Higher Education Institution Disadvantaged Education 84

University Business

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Tens of thousands of Texas students enter college without the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in entry-level English and math, putting them at a disadvantage when it comes to graduating with a degree, state data shows.

Disadvantaged 52

Disadvantaged College Students Community College 52

Liaison International

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this evolving landscape, higher education, too, is experiencing the transformative power of AI. But while many people may see the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and think higher education is heading into unexplored waters, AI for higher education is not a new idea, and ChatGPT is just one tool in the AI arsenal.

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Higher Education Education Recruitment Disadvantaged 87

The PIE News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

But will these new entrants improve Indian higher education? Over 70% of the Indian higher education sector is already privatised, and while demand greatly outstrips supply for seats, universities have good reason to be concerned about the competition.

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Disadvantaged History University Grant Higher Education 70

Liaison International

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming higher education , particularly in enrollment management. Ethical Frameworks: Recognizing the ethical implications of AI tools in higher education, including issues related to bias, transparency, and data privacy.

Higher Education 89

Higher Education Retention Education Recruitment 89

HEPI

JUNE 11, 2023

It demonstrates some of the positive impacts of changes that have happened some UK higher education institutions since the Changing the Culture report from Universities UK in 2016 and the #MeToo movement in 2017. You can access the full Higher Education after #MeToo report here.

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Higher Education Institution Education Guidance 98

The PIE News

JANUARY 5, 2024

The research found that less than half of higher education participants – 45% – felt the funding provided by Turing covered at least half of their costs on placement. This figure was higher for further education and vocational education and training participants at 86%.

Disadvantaged 126

Disadvantaged Further Education Higher Education Empower 126

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

As anyone with passing familiarity with law school knows, law school admissions, and US higher education more generally, is highly ordered, with lower ranked programs offering fewer and lower-paid opportunities even while maintaining very high costs.

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Law School Schooling Scholarship Disadvantaged 78