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…
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…
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…
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.…
My latest Wonkhe piece summarises my recent paper on selective schools for HEPI, addresses some of the critiques and reflects on that fact that, whilst academics don't need grammar schools…
An 'adversarial collaboration' between myself and Jim Dickinson goes live on Wonkhe today, debating whether or not student unions are in need of significant reform. I put the case that…
My lastest Wonkhe article looks at the latest government updates on subject level TEF, the first major policy release since I was involved. You can read the full article here:…
My latest Wonkhe article - how to engage civil servants effectively. I set out five dos and don'ts for government engagement. You can read the full article below: https://wonkhe.com/blogs/engaging-effectively-five-dos-and-donts/
Is going to university value for money? In my latest Wonkhe article I look at misalignments between the individual and the state when it comes to assessing value for money,…
My latest Wonkhe post, this time on the epidemic of grade inflation in our universities. Read the full article here. https://wonkhe.com/blogs/grade-inflation-a-clear-and-present-danger/