The Wonkhe Show OfS chair, employment, skills
Mar 6, 2025
Brooke Storer-Church, CEO at GuildHE, and Neil Mackenzie, CEO at Leeds Beckett Students’ Union, dive into the evolving landscape of higher education. They discuss Edward Peck's appointment as Chair of OfS and its implications for governing bodies. The conversation also unpacks critical amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, particularly around zero-hours contracts, and examines the shift from knowledge to skills in university curricula to meet economic demands. Together, they navigate pressing issues regarding student experiences and institutional sustainability.
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Peck's Financial Focus
- Edward Peck, potential OfS chair, prioritizes understanding universities' financial situations.
- He wants to see if struggling institutions have taken cost-reduction measures.
Campus Protests
- Peck expects universities to investigate campus protest accusations.
- He supports disciplinary actions following due process, respecting institutional autonomy.
Leaner OfS
- Peck aims for a leaner OfS, focusing on risk-based regulation.
- He questions excessive regulatory projects like transnational education oversight.