The Wonkhe Show Student experience, LLE, civic
Jul 11, 2025
Joining the discussion are David Jarley, Head of Student Engagement Advocacy at Middlesex University, and Chris Millwood, Professor of Practice and Education Policy at the University of Birmingham. They delve into proposals for a Student Rights Bill to reshape higher education and discuss Labour's Lifelong Learning Entitlement for better modular provision. The guests also tackle the issue of universities possibly retreating from civic commitments due to funding cuts while emphasizing the need for enhanced student participation in governance and support systems to improve overall engagement.
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Rights-Based Student Experience
- Jim Dickinson proposes a rights-based framework for the student experience\n- Students should have entitlements like safeguarding, transition support, and a minimum income standard coordinated across government
Belonging as a Student Right
- Enshrining student rights emphasizes belonging and full-time engagement despite challenges\n- Government funding and regulation needed, as institutions alone cannot fulfill all student needs
AI's Impact on Assessment
- Universities are adjusting assessments to integrate AI use, reflecting evolving student capabilities\n- Graduates need to understand AI's role in workplaces, influencing assessment design
