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More than just a degree? Active citizenship in higher education
In a special blog (first published on NUS Connect), Robbiie Young, NUS Vice President (Society & Citizenship), explores the importance of Active Citizenship in Higher Education, and discusses the upcoming GuildHE/NUS conference; "More than just a degree? Active...
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Schools that Work for Everyone? What the green paper could mean for universities
Most of the headlines surrounding the ‘Schools that Work for Everyone’ green paper have been focussed on Theresa May’s plan to reintroduce grammar schools. However, the paper contains a proposal that has provoked much discussion amongst universities: that any...
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Probationary Degree Awarding Powers – will the new route become the norm?
Faster routes to degree awarding powers (DAPs). Making it easier for new providers to enter the higher education sector. Levelling the regulatory playing-field. The Government has made significant strides to open-up the higher education sector, and the Higher...
PRESS RELEASE: GuildHE comment on the Longitudinal Educational Outcomes
GuildHE, one of the recognised representative bodies in higher education comments on the Longitudinal Educational Outcomes data released by the government today (1 December). Gordon McKenzie, Chief Executive, GuildHE said: "We welcome the greater inclusion of...
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Being part of the solution: Higher Education and the Industrial Strategy
Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, opened his speech at Innovate 2016 by stating that “We are determined to make sure that Britain continues to be a beacon of competitiveness, now and in the future.” Set within this context of...
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Immortal, visible: Metrics dominate the Teaching Excellence Framework. Where does that leave more holistic judgements of a good learning environment?
This article by Gordon McKenzie first appeared in Research Professional. “And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified.” (Romans 8:30). The Teaching Excellence Framework touches...
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Immortal, visible: Metrics dominate the Teaching Excellence Framework. Where does that leave more holistic judgements of a good learning environment?
This article by Gordon McKenzie first appeared in Research Professional. “And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified.” (Romans 8:30). The Teaching Excellence Framework touches...
Meeting the information needs of prospective students
When students decide whether to go to higher education and where to study there are a number of key decision-making points and sources of information. HEFCE and the other UK funding bodies have been reviewing the information needs of prospective students, both what...
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Making sure small (and specialist) stays beautiful: our top 3 risks to manage
Written by Chris Taylor, Assurance Consultant, Uniac GuildHE’s strapline is ‘Distinction and Diversity in Higher Education’, and from the work we do with GuildHE members it is clear to us that this delivers huge benefits both to students and the country. From meeting...
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Shining light on a global challenge: leveraging specialisms with EU funded research collaborations
Smaller and specialist universities provide an important and niche function in the UK university sector. Not only do they offer opportunities for innovation in course delivery, they are able to respond quickly to the specific needs of local employers or students. This...