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The UK Government Department for Education has announced its plans to develop a new national community cohesion framework to support universities’ student belonging and inclusion initiatives. The framework will be piloted in five regions across England.

An academic at the University of Nottingham has published an article about how AI is used by students to manage their wellbeing, and what providers can do to mitigate the risks attached to this new form of pastoral support.

Academics at Liverpool John Moores University have published an article addressing the competing priorities when developing a campus culture.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies has published an article on how the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) will impact the student funding landscape.

An academic at Edge Hill University has published an article on how low morale and change fatigue contribute to low rates of staff belonging in higher education.

Wonkhe has published an article about how the use of AI is influencing the way students send complaints to their institution.

An academic at Manchester Metropolitan University has published an article using social psychology to explain why some students find it difficult to form friendships at university.

Wonkhe has published an article about the UK Government’s response to the Treasury Committee inquiry into student loan repayments.

Papyrus, the young suicide prevention charity, has entered administration.

The UK Government has announced that eligible students with full access to the NHS Learning Support Fund will be able to receive advance payments for placement-related travel and accommodation costs.

BBC Radio 4’s In Touch programme broadcast an episode advising blind and partially sighted students on what to expect and plan for when heading to university.

An Honorary Research Fellow at Birkbeck, University of London, has published an article insisting that the terms ‘equality’ and ‘equity’ are not used interchangeably in higher education.

The Quality Assurance Agency’s Student Strategic Advisory Committee has published a new report on the costs students incur when participating in student voice initiatives.

The Social Market Foundation has published new research on how a first job can shape future earnings and career progression.

The Director of Learning, Teaching and Libraries at the University of Bedfordshire has published an article about how university leaders can coordinate study skills support that’s delivered across an institution.

An early career researcher at Durham University has published an article suggesting that minimisation of ‘freshers’ flu’ can increase the marginalisation of students with chronic health conditions.

UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) has published student guidance designed to raise fraud awareness.

PTSD UK, a charity which raises awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder, is offering new trauma-informed leadership training. It’s looking for organisations to join a free pilot this autumn.

Staff at the University of Leeds and Advance HE have published an article about the best approaches for senior leaders to manage transformation in higher education.

The Head of Operations, Student Experience at the University of Liverpool has published an article on the results of a student academic experience survey.

Wonkhe has published an article about how students report increasingly filling gaps in available university support services, including accommodation and academic support.

Academics have published an article examining if Covid-19 is still impacting the student experience.

The Office for Students has published the latest data from its student pulse survey.

The Scottish Funding Council has published the data from the 2025-26 Student satisfaction and engagement survey.

The Welsh Government has published a consultation to help decide if Welsh Ministers should approve new codes of practice for the management of student accommodation.

Member of Scottish Parliament Ben Macpherson has stepped down from his role as Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education.

The National Police Chief’s Council has published a statement detailing its position on self-swab kits.

The UK Government has announced that from Tuesday 1 September 2026 the law about regulated activity with children in England and Wales will change.

The UK Government has announced plans to extend free bus travel for disabled people in England. From April 2027, individuals with disabled bus passes will be able to travel during peak times for free.

The Executive Director at the Security Industry Authority has published an article about the steps UK higher education providers must take to meet the requirements of Martyn’s Law.

Academics have published an article about how providers can engage in meaningful dialogue to reduce the awarding gap between white and racially minoritised students.