The Wonkhe Show

This week on the podcast we discuss demand for higher education and new reports on the future of the sector. We also consider the phenomenon of the "boomerang" generation, confidence in democracy, reforms to the REF and some good news on funding for students impacted by the pandemic.With In Paul Ashwin, Professor of Higher Education at Lancaster University and Deputy Director of the Centre for Global Higher Education; and Marian Hilditch, Deputy Academic Registrar at the University of Bradford and chair of SROC.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast we discuss the proposed student lockdown for Christmas and the latest salvos in the sector's slice of the culture wars.We also review what's happening on the ground in universities and consider a new report on student outcomes.With Emmanuel Adukwu, UWE; Rachel Hewitt, HEPI and Mark Leach, Wonkhe's CEO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast the panel reflects on a new report on the experience of disabled students in higher education. There is also discussion on the HE "market" and new providers, the diversity of HE governing bodies and Conservative party conference.With Ian Dunn, Provost at Coventry University and Anne-Marie Canning, CEO at the Brilliant Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show we check in on the return to campus and the fallout from student self-isolation that’s been dominating all the press coverage. We also discuss the government’s partial response to the Augar review, the start of Black History Month and there’s a look at student discipline on Hidden History. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast we discuss the impending review of the National Student Survey and what’s going on with the great return to campus. We also consider the latest student numbers figures from UCAS, look at a report on students’ unions and ask why students might be “leaning left”.With Jenny Shaw, Student Experience Director at Unite Students; and Nick Hillman, Director of the Higher Education Policy Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s special edition of the podcast we’ve got a grab bag of highlights from our Secret Life of Students event - covering everything from the future of the NSS, to how students understand the “value” of higher education, through to building community, student safety and fairness.With Alison Johns, CEO Advance HE; Nicola Dandridge, CEO Office for Students; Libby Farrier-Williams, St Mary’s University; Ann Olivarius, Senior Partner, McAllister Olivarius; Felicity Mitchell, Independent Adjudicator OIAHE; Alan Sutherland, CEO Surrey SU; Jenny Shaw, Unite Students; Ben Vulliamy, CEO York SU; Patrick O'Donnell President York SU; Philippa Hardman, Aula; Andrew McLaughlin, CEO The SU, University of Bath; Francesco Masala, President The SU, University of Bath; Danielle D’hayer, associate professor, London Metropolitan University; and Jess Moody, Senior Advisor, Advance HE.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first episode of the autumn term we consider the issues surrounding higher education's return to campus and the latest Covid guidance from government. We also look at the summer results crisis and consider its long term impacts, and discuss two big speeches from Gavin Williamson and Michelle Donelan.With Mary Curnock Cook, independent higher education expert; Andy Westwood, Professor of Government Practice and Vice Dean of Humanities at the University of Manchester; Debbie McVitty, Editor of Wonkhe; and Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast is back off its hols for a week with a clearing and admissions special. We wrap up the news from the controversial Scottish Highers results, look ahead to the rest of the UK’s results, and consider how students are making decisions in the context of Covid-19.There’s also discussion on admissions reform, and where widening access fits into the picture.With Clare Marchant, CEO at UCAS; Sally Mapstone, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews; Debbie McVitty, Wonkhe’s Editor; and presented by Mark Leach, Wonkhe’s Editor in Chief. This week’s special episode is produced in association with UCAS.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our end of term podcast, we dive into Wonkhe/Pearson research on student expectations around September and consider how universities should respond. Wales has a new tertiary education bill, Michelle Donelan has been at the Commons Education Committee, there are some reforms to higher technical education and DK has all the highlights (and correlations) we need from NSSmas day.After the main recording, news of DfE’s restructuring regime and OfS’ market exit plans dropped - so Jim and DK discuss those too.With Frances Corner, Warden at Goldsmiths, University of London, Alex Favier, Director of Global and Political Affairs at the University of Nottingham, and Wonkhe’s Associate Editor David Kernohan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast we discuss the economy, the Government’s recovery plan and why some are claiming that bashing universities is “the new Brexit”.There’s also a road map out for making the UK the world’s most attractive global destination for international students, some new UCAS figures to give us a bit of hope and there's a quick listen to Gavin Williamson's speech on skills.Hosted by Wonkhe CEO Mark Leach, and with guests Jess Strenk, Policy & Public Affairs Manager at Middlesex University, Alistair Jarvis, Chief Executive of Universities UK and Wonkhe’s Editor Debbie McVitty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.