Yesterday, the results of a Times Higher Education survey of more than 15,000 full-time undergraduates were announced, to present best UK universities for student experience. The survey rates universities on 21 attributes which were selected by students. These attributes were categorised into very important, quite important and not important. Below are the attributes: Very Important High quality staff/lectures Helpful/interested… Read more » about The Student Experience Survey 2016
Weekly focus
Reports of the Week: CABS & Sodexo
Each week, a range of reports and research are published by think tanks, HEIs, and other organisations to drive further understanding to issues and concerns within the HE sector. This week, we have selected two for the Weekly Focus: The Chartered Association of Business School’s UK Business Schools and International Student Recruitment: Trends, challenges and… Read more » about Reports of the Week: CABS & Sodexo
The Referendum: What do we know?
As the referendum approaches in the UK, be prepared to see plenty of articles, debates, reports, and statements from various individuals and organisations supporting either side. Most likely, it would be easier to vote for the side you already believe in, but it is ever so more important to explore, research and be aware of both sides… Read more » about The Referendum: What do we know?
Brief Update of the IIF G20 Summit in Shanghai
The 2016 IIF G20 Summit: The G20 Agenda Under the Chinese Presidency, is currently holding the last of its two day meeting today. The 2016 G20 Summit, the first ever G20 summit to be held in China, will take place on the 4th and 5th of September 2016, hosting a range of global economic policy makers…. Read more » about Brief Update of the IIF G20 Summit in Shanghai
The UK’s relationship with the European Union
Last Friday we reported on our Daily Buzz that PM Cameron would be meeting with the European Council to discuss the UK’s future relationship with the European Union; and earlier in January we covered the PM in Davos discussing his views of the UK in Europe. The discussions and negotiations mark a hugely significant turning point… Read more » about The UK’s relationship with the European Union
BIS’s Response to the Government’s Productivity Plan
BIS published The Government’s Productivity Plan: Second Report of Session 2015-16 on the 1st of February, which reports that ‘The Government is right to be concerned by the lack of productivity growth in the United Kingdom’ but that they ‘question whether the document has sufficient focus and clear, measurable objectives to be called a “plan”.’ The report… Read more » about BIS’s Response to the Government’s Productivity Plan
Review: The Centre for Global Higher Education in London Launches
On Tuesday and Wednesday this week a two day launch in London for what is now the world’s largest research center focusing on Higher Education took place. The Centre for Global Higher Education (CGHE, or CG has most speakers at the launch referred to it as) held a free international seminar to mark the occasion, which… Read more » about Review: The Centre for Global Higher Education in London Launches
HEPI’s Annual Lecture 2015: A Summary of Keynote Speaker Andreas Schleicher
Andreas Schleicher – Director for Education and Skills, and Special Advisor on Education Policy to the Secretary-General at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) – gave a keynote speech at HEPI’s 12th annual lecture, their biggest event in the calendar. Schleicher is known for his in-depth expertise and knowledge of education systems… Read more » about HEPI’s Annual Lecture 2015: A Summary of Keynote Speaker Andreas Schleicher
The Prime Minister on Brexit in Davos
The UK’s Prime Minister David Cameron delivered a speech in Davos at the World Economic Forum yesterday, with a key focus on the UK’s place in the EU. His outspoken support for the UK to remain in the EU has made some wonder why he announced a referendum in the first place. PM Cameron clarified, ‘I believe this… Read more » about The Prime Minister on Brexit in Davos
Rethinking Cooperation
The eleventh edition of The Global Risks Report 2016 has been published, exploring worldwide risks through institutional memory and expert opinion by various global decision-makers. The Report highlights the landscape, interconnections concerns for business and other security factors that will dominate the headlines over the next 15 years. Head of Geopolitical Affairs at the World Economic Forum… Read more » about Rethinking Cooperation