Influencing Higher Education Policy
A new book, Influencing Higher Education Policy: A Professional Guide to Making an Impact goes on sale today. Edited by the superb duo Debbie Mcvittie (Editor of Wonkhe) and Ant…
Tag: Universities
Wonkhe: A Cap and Trade Mechanism for Student Numbers
In my latest article for Wonkhe, I explore the idea of a cap and trade mechanism for student number control, as an alternative to an attainment threshold or centrally-controlled number…
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Initial thoughts on the Augar Review
The Augar Review of Post-18 Education was published today. Excellent summaries can be found on Wonkhe and elsewhere. My initial thoughts on its recommendations are below. Overall, it's a highly…
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‘Don’t know they’re born’
A major reason why young social progressives are turning against free speech is that they can't imagine being in a situation where the authorities don't share their values. This comes…
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Wonkhe: In Defence of Academic Freedon
In my latest piece for Wonkhe I defend academic freedom and the importance of allowing those who would challenge orthodoxy to speak out without being silenced. I also set out…
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Harvard descends to new lows in the war on academic freedom
It's a fundamental of our system of justice that anyone accused of a crime, however vile, deserves a fair trial and the right to a defence. This applies to everyone:…
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Wonkhe: What happens to your consultation responses?
In my latest piece on Wonkhe, I shed some light on how the government goes about processing responses to a consultation. Read the full article by following the link below.…
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HEPI: Comparing a numbers cap with an attainment threshold
In my latest blog for the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), I consider whether a numbers cap or an attainment threshold would be preferable, should the government choose to limit…
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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Brexit
My latest post on Wonkhe considers five silver linings for the university sector on Brexit. " Our sector’s values and culture are not determined by whether laws are made in…
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Wonkhe: The virtues of university giving
In my latest article for Wonkhe, I set out the moral case for why graduates should seriously consider donating to their university. As it's a Wonkhe piece, the piece is…