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Academics have published an article about the sector needing to understand the challenges disabled students face as part of a bigger ecosystem instead of occasional roadblocks.

Academics have published an article highlighting the need for reasonable adjustments for postgraduate research students.

The Vice President Education at Cardiff Metropolitan Students’ Union has published an article highlighting their provider’s student-centric approach to mitigating circumstances.

The Student Strategic Advisory Committee at the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) has published a report advocating for universities to use accessible language in academic rules and regulations.

Student Minds has published a suite of resources offering advice and reflections on navigating university life as a neurodivergent student.

HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) has published an article on the value neurodiverse leaders can bring to higher education providers.

Our Scotland-based members submitted their views about a consultation looking into the current support systems available to students in higher education to inform potential changes to the structures.

The Office for Students has published an insight briefing about experiences of disabled students in English higher education.

An Arts and Collaborative Provision Manager at the University of Cumbria has published an article on how higher education structures can negatively impact neurodiverse students.

John Blake, Director for Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students, has published an article about findings from the National Student Survey.

The Office for Students (OfS) has published the allocation plans for the strategic priorities grant for providers in England.

The Vice-Chancellor from Birmingham City University has published an article endorsing the incoming Equality (Race and Disability) Bill for England, Scotland and Wales.

The UK government has published guidance about the Strategic Priorities Grant for the next academic year.

An academic at Swansea University has published an article about the harmful implications of phrases that suggest autistic traits are universal human traits.

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.

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

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

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

A Mental Health and Well-being Manager at Loughborough University has published an article about how providers can scale up wellbeing and support services.

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a worldwide opportunity to challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.

EHRC (Equality and Human Rights Commission) has written an article emphasising the importance of reasonable adjustments, and providing examples of good practice.

Wonkhe has published an article about the implications for students and disability services following the decision to remove non-specialist spelling and grammar software from DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) funding.

The Head of AI at Jisc has written an article about the ways artificial intelligence is currently being used in higher education.

AMOSSHE members are leading projects addressing sector-wide risks identified in the Equality of Opportunity Risk Register.

The President of Surrey Students’ Union has written an article about reasonable adjustments, which responds to another article about universities creating too many adjustments.

UKRI (UK Research and Innovation Council) has announced an 8% increase of stipends for 2025/26.

The UK government Department for Education has published a summary of responses from a recent consultation about NMH (non-medical help) for disabled students.

A researcher has published an article about the challenges and opportunities that disabled researchers face as they navigate systemic barriers and advocate for inclusion.

Academics from Royal Holloway, University of London and King’s College London have published an article about how collaborating with neurodivergent students and students living with mental health conditions could help implement simple and effective interventions.