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.