Resource library

The National Union of Students (NUS) and the Higher Education Student Support Champion have published a guide for students’ unions and higher education providers about sharing information to support student wellbeing.

HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) has published an article about the progress of the Renters’ Rights Bill.

The Director of the Unite Foundation has published an article outlining how higher education providers can support care leavers and estranged students.

The Disabled Students’ Commitment has published guidance that defines and explains competence standards, and how this may intersect with the EHRC (Equality and Human Rights Commission) advice note on reasonable adjustments.

ACGAS (Association for Graduate Careers Advisory Services) has published research about the impact of ethnicity and gender on the employment outcomes of disabled graduates.

OIA (Office of the Independent Adjudicator) has published a report about student complaints and settlements in England and Wales in 2024.

The UK government has confirmed that the new duties of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act will come into effect on 1 August 2025.

Universities UK International has published a report about UK undergraduates taking part in international study or work experience opportunities between 2018 and 2022.

The Joint Chief Executive at Institute of Student Employers (ISE) has published an article about how employers need to start valuing adaptability, resilience, and core behavioural skills when recruiting graduates in order to adapt to rapid technological changes.

Save the Student has launched its first-ever bursary, offering six awards of £750 each to help new students from low-income backgrounds cover the cost of essentials as they start university in autumn 2025.

Student Minds has announced a fee increase for their University Mental Health Charter Programme and Award for the 2025/26 academic year.

The Office for Students has published a research briefing about the impact of industrial action on students.

The OIA (Office of the Independent Adjudicator) is convening a small steering group to develop good practice and guidance for providers on dealing with reports of harassment and sexual misconduct.

Wonkhe has published an article about the potential impact that the proposed reductions to PIP (Personal Independence Payments) could have on students.

The Head of Student Support at University College London has published an article about how English providers should prepare for the results of the Office for Students’ sexual misconduct survey.

The University of East London and Advance HE have published an article about the benefits of pre-arrival questionnaires for students and institutions.

The Head of Advocacy and Engagement at a Students’ Union in the Republic of Ireland has published an article discussing how to effectively co-design student support services with students.

Academics at the University of Lancashire have published an article about the experiences of commuter students.

Staff from across departments at London South Bank University have published an article about the removal of late submission penalties for academic work.

Staff at the University of the Arts London and the University of Lincoln have published an article about how to remove barriers for autistic staff in higher education.

HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) has published an article about how addressing accent bias in higher education could improve students’ success, sense of belonging and wellbeing.

The British Council has published a report highlighting the experiences of international students with disabilities in UK higher education.

Newcastle University is tackling harassment and sexual misconduct through a consent campaign .

Newcastle University is tackling harassment and sexual misconduct by promoting their reporting tool to students.

Aberystwyth University is tackling harassment and sexual misconduct by having a dedicated staff team to provide confidential and survivor-led support for students affected by sexual misconduct or violence.

The UK Government’s Minister for Skills stated that the Office for Students will offer support, advice and updated guidance for providers to help them comply with their freedom of speech and academic freedom duties.

Wonkhe has published an article about new guidance from the CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) which could impact universities.

The Office for Students has published a briefing on how universities and colleges can protect students’ interests in the event of closure.

Times Higher Education has published an article on how to create a thriving environment for your employees.

HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) with academics from University of Bristol have published research on the impact of hindsight on students’ higher education choices.