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.
The Bubble has published an article highlighting the increasing number of university students falling victim to scams, particularly rent fraud and fake side-hustle jobs on social media.
The Scottish Government has announced that from autumn 2026, SFC (Scottish Funding Council) will be responsible for all funding distributions, and SAAS (Student Awards Agency Scotland) will take on student support distribution.
Advance HE has published the 2024 Postgraduate Research Experience survey, revealing a 2% increase in satisfaction since 2023, despite 71% of students reporting being affected by the cost of living.
A Students’ Union officer at the University of Salford has written an article about how universities and Students’ Unions can support students, a population vulnerable to scams.
The Welsh Government has published a statement announcing the rise in tuition fees to £9,535 per year for full-time undergraduate students, along with 1.6% increase in maintenance loans.
On 26 November 2024 AMOSSHE member Catherine McKeown (Student Fees and Funding Manager, University of Sheffield) represented AMOSSHE at a meeting of the Student Loans Company (SLC) Student Finance Stakeholders Operations Group.
HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) has published an article advocating for the need for a strategic and innovative approach to student accommodations to meet the needs of future student populations.
The Conversation has published an article about research suggesting that the mental health of graduate students is decreasing due to increases in tuition fees.
The UK government has announced a rise in tuition fees and maintenance loans for UK students studying at English providers starting the 2025/26 academic year.
Cibyl has published a report about student mental health. It shares findings about an increase in students experiencing difficulties related to their finances, mental health and more.
Wonkhe reports on new Welsh Government proposals about adequate housing, fair rents and affordability in Wales and the impact this could have on student populations.
HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) has published an article about student leaders demanding the abolition of guarantor requirements in rental housing, which disproportionately affect vulnerable student groups like international, low-income, estranged students, and care leavers.
Wonkhe has published an article about a report from the Senedd Committee advocating for increased rights, highlighting the necessity for a strategic approach to ensuring adequate and affordable housing for students as demand increases.
Wonkhe has published an article about the lack of a coherent strategy from the UK government, resulting in unintended consequences for student workers. It mentions the need for dedicated student worker contracts for better protection and flexibility.
Wonkhe has published an article about how the new Employment Bill might impact students working part-time, as well as both staff and students employed at providers.
SLC (Student Loans Company) has published an update about the new Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) service launched in February 2024. Here's a summary.
On 18 April 2024 AMOSSHE member Catherine McKeown (Student Fees and Funding Manager, University of Sheffield) represented AMOSSHE at a 'Time to talk' session with Paul Smith (Head of Partner Services, SLC - Student Loans Company).
Sam Boyle (Senior Policy and Research Officer, AMOSSHE) helps members understand and respond to policy changes in the higher education sector that impact the work of Student Services.
BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) has published a report about the views and attitudes towards sports of higher education students and staff and looks at how student behaviours have changed in the face of rising costs.
On 26 July 2023 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.
On 31 May 2023 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.
On 17 May 2023 AMOSSHE member Catherine McKeown (Student Fees and Funding Manager, University of Sheffield) attended a meeting of the Student Loans Company (SLC) Vulnerable Students Stakeholder Group (VSSG) to represent AMOSSHE.
On 26 April 2023 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.
On 4 April 2023 AMOSSHE member Phil Davis (Head of Student Support, Bishop Grosseteste University) attended a meeting of the Student Loans Company (SLC) Higher Education Bursaries and Scholarship Scheme (HEBSS) Steering Group to represent AMOSSHE.
On 29 March 2023 AMOSSHE member Catherine McKeown (Student Fees & Funding Manager, University of Sheffield) represented AMOSSHE at a meeting of the Student Loans Company (SLC) Finance Stakeholders Operations Group.
On 7 March 2023 AMOSSHE member Catherine McKeown (Student Fees and Funding Manager, University of Sheffield) attended a meeting of the Student Loans Company (SLC) Vulnerable Students Stakeholder Group (VSSG) to represent AMOSSHE.
On 22 February 2023 AMOSSHE member Catherine McKeown (Student Fees & Funding Manager, University of Sheffield) represented AMOSSHE at a meeting of the Student Loans Company (SLC) Finance Stakeholders Operations Group.
On 27 February 2023 Sam Boyle (Senior Policy and Research Officer, AMOSSHE) submitted evidence on behalf of AMOSSHE to the APPG (All-Party Parliamentary Group) inquiry into the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on students.
On 25 January 2023 AMOSSHE member Catherine McKeown (Student Fees & Funding Manager, University of Sheffield) represented AMOSSHE at a meeting of the Student Loans Company (SLC) Finance Stakeholders Operations Group.
On 6 December 2022 AMOSSHE member Catherine McKeown (Student Fees and Funding Manager, University of Sheffield) attended a meeting of the Student Loans Company (SLC) Vulnerable Students Stakeholder Group (VSSG) to represent AMOSSHE.
On 23 November 2022 AMOSSHE member Phil Davis (Head of Student Support, Bishop Grosseteste University) attended a meeting of the Student Loans Company (SLC) Higher Education Bursaries and Scholarship Scheme (HEBSS) Steering Group to represent AMOSSHE.
On 26 October 2022 AMOSSHE member Catherine McKeown (Student Fees & Funding Manager, University of Sheffield) represented AMOSSHE at a meeting of the Student Loans Company (SLC) Finance Stakeholders Operations Group.