The UK Government has published a policy paper outlining post-16 education and skills reforms that are designed to break down barriers to opportunity and develop a skilled workforce.
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 Department of Economy in Northern Ireland has published regulation proposing to raise undergraduate tuition fees from £4,855 to £4,985 for Northern Irish home students.
A Professor at London South Bank University and Advance HE have published an article exploring further analysis from the Advance HE’s Student academic experience survey.
Bridget Phillipson, UK Government Minister for Education, has announced that student maintenance grants will be reintroduced for students from low-income households studying specific courses.
The Student Loans Company has published their 2025/26 business plan which includes a commitment to starting the process to establish alternative student finance provision.
An Education Officer at the University of Birmingham Guild of Students has published an article about the difficulties care-experienced students face when accessing postgraduate study.
HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) has published an article advocating for further financial support for university graduates who aspire to elite professions.
A group of UK parliamentary members has published a report with recommendations for government and universities to improve students’ experiences in higher education.
Wonkhe has published an article suggesting that universities should be more transparent with their students about the cost of living information available on their websites.
On 18 June 2025, Simon Morris (Assistant Head of Student Support at the University of Leeds) represented AMOSSHE at meetings of the Student Loans Company (SLC) Disabled Student Stakeholder Group (DSSG).
The UK Department for Education has announced the new maintenance packages for students studying through lifelong learning entitlement the which launches in England in January 2027.
NASMA (National Association of Student Money Advisors) and JS Group, a higher education service partner, have published a collection of case studies highlighting innovative initiatives by universities to support student financial wellbeing.
On 15 May 2025 AMOSSHE member Simon Morris (Assistant Head of Student Support, University of Leeds) attended a meeting for the Student Loans Company (SLC) DSA (Disabled Students' Allowance) Operations Group.
The Head of Operations in Student Experience at the University of Liverpool has published an article exploring whether students feel that higher education offers value for money.
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.
Wonkhe has published an article about the potential impact that the proposed reductions to PIP (Personal Independence Payments) could have on students.
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.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), MoneySupermarket and partners have a suite of resources for young people about managing money and mental health.
On 23 January 2025 AMOSSHE member Catherine McKeown (Student Fees and Funding Manager, University of Sheffield) attended a meeting for the Student Loans Company (SLC) Vulnerable Students Stakeholder Group (VSSG).
On 30 January 2025 AMOSSHE member Simon Morris (Assistant Head of Student Support, University of Leeds) attending a meeting for the Student Loans Company (SLC) DSA (Disabled Students' Allowance) Operations Group.
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.
Academics from London South Bank University and the University of Northampton have written an article about how students can be financially disadvantaged because they aren’t eligible for universal credit.
The University of Bristol has published new research about understanding the barriers and possibilities for refugees wanting to access UK higher education.
A Students’ Union Officer has published an article discussing the challenges faced by commuter students due to rising transportation costs and unreliable services.
INTO Global, a recruitment organisation for international students, has published research which has found that visa delays are significantly impacting international students’ experiences.
A senior lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University has published an article about a perceived shift in commuter students outnumbering traditional residential students, and how providers can support these students.