The Wonkhe Show Regret, provider collapse, WP
Apr 4, 2025
Mary Curnock Cook, a non-executive director in education, joins inclusion consultant Pete Quinn and Wonkhe's Mack Marshall to explore pressing issues in higher education. They discuss new research revealing a troubling trend in student regret and the need for better guidance. The conversation also covers the fallout from the collapse of the Advanced Business Academy, highlighting gaps in course delivery and oversight. Additionally, they examine widening participation disparities and the implications for disadvantaged students, emphasizing the urgent need for reform.
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Growing Regret
- Student satisfaction with their degree choice decreases after graduation.
- More graduates than current students would choose a different path.
Normalize Non-Traditional Paths
- Normalize non-traditional university entry points.
- Encourage lifelong learning and flexible study options.
Gap Year Benefits
- Encourage gap years to help students gain independence.
- This is especially helpful for neurodiverse students to develop life skills before university.