Mack Marshall

Abi Taylor, President of Durham Students' Union, Gary Hughes, CEO of Durham SU, and Mack Marshall, Wonkhe's Community and Policy Officer, dive into the exciting return of the UK to Erasmus+. They discuss the potential impacts on student mobility and equity concerns, highlighting how the program could favor wealthier students. The guests also explore the implications of a new bill on student loan payments, advocating for better financial support for students. Lastly, they share insights from their Rhineland study tour, emphasizing the importance of student engagement and learning from international peers.

This week features Jess Lister, Director at Public First, Mack Marshall, Community and Policy Officer at Wonkhe SUs, and Rille Raaper, Associate Professor at Durham University. They dive into the challenges facing UK higher education, including a critical review of the three-year degree model and its toll on student wellbeing. The discussion also highlights the need for collaboration among universities and explores the implications of Research England's new EDI action plan in tackling equity and diversity in research. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation!

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.