On 10 April 2025 AMOSSHE member Catherine McKeown (Student Fees & Funding Manager, University of Sheffield) represented AMOSSHE at a meeting of the Student Loans Company (SLC) Student Finance Stakeholders Operations Group.
Emma Maslin (Senior Policy and Research Officer) helps members understand and respond to policy changes in the higher education sector that impact the work of Student Services.
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 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.
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.
Nottingham Trent University is tackling harassment and sexual misconduct by using a public-health evidence-based behaviour change model of defining, preventing, and responding to a health-related issue.
Norwich University of the Arts has a blog post detailing their student-led approach to tackling misconduct and how they’re beginning to address the Office for Students’ E6 condition of registration.
Lancaster University is tackling harassment and sexual misconduct by having a Student Wellbeing Incident Support Service (SWISS), a dedicated specialist service aimed at supporting students who have experienced serious incidents.
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 University of Brighton is tackling harassment and sexual misconduct by implementing a procedure for disclosing harassment, abuse, sexual misconduct or discrimination.
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.
HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) with academics from University of Bristol have published research on the impact of hindsight on students’ higher education choices.
The House of Commons Library has published a research briefing on the financial support available for UK undergraduate students for the 2025/26 academic year.
A staff member from the Greater Manchester Student Partnership has published an article on how to build a public transport agenda for commuter students.
On 2 April 2025 Emma Maslin (Senior Policy and Research Officer) attended the launch event for the release of new research from HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) and the University of Bristol.
NHS England wants your help to encourage students to use the NHS app. Students can use this digital tool to maintain access to healthcare during their university journey.
Eversheds Sutherland has published a summary of the investigation about the fine the Office for Students issued for a perceived breach of freedom of speech.
The University of Glasgow has published research suggesting that students are more positive about immigration and more likely to feel connected to their communities than non-students.