Resource library

The Head of Access, Strategic Evaluation & Partnerships at the University of Sheffield has published an article describing their provider’s approach to supporting care-experienced and estranged students.

The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement) at the University of Bath has published an article comparing the barriers to accessing higher education faced by international students and UK students from disadvantaged groups.

UKRI (UK Research and Innovation Council) has published guidance about their recent increase in stipends for selected PhD students.

The Oh God, What Now podcast featured a conversation about the future of higher education in the UK.

Wonkhe has published an article summarising the findings of a student money and wellbeing survey.

UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) announced it has removed application fees for care-experienced students aged 26 and under, hoping it’ll encourage them to enter higher education.

BBC Sounds has published a podcast in which a journalist and an academic discuss the importance of pursuing higher education studies.

Wonkhe has published an article about the impact of students who intend to live at home while attending university.

A Director at Gradconsult, a consultancy company that supports university careers services, has published an article suggesting that students’ financial situations impact the way they interact with careers services.

The UK government House of Commons Library has published a research briefing on how student maintenance support levels have changed over time.

Wonkhe has published an article highlighting how the autumn budget impacts student support.

The Chief Executive of JS Group, an organisation that facilitates financial support for students, has published an article advocating for a more flexible approach to student funding.

An Institutional Research Analyst at the University of Westminster has published an article on the unique challenges faced by international students with caring responsibilities.

A Student Union President at Imperial College London has published an article encouraging the UKRI (UK Research and Innovation Council) to increase stipends for PhD students living in London.

Universities Wales has published a manifesto for the 2026 Welsh government election.

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 UK government has published policy papers about the changes to immigration rules for international students.

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.

Wonkhe has published an article about the proposed levy on international student fee income.

The University of Leeds has published a new video resource to help students identify financial scams.

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.

Times Higher Education has published an article about the increasing number of students being used as ‘money mules’ by organised crime groups.

HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) and King’s College London have published a report on public perceptions of the higher education sector.

HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) has published a report on their suggested minimum income standard for students in 2025.

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.

Unite Students has published their findings about university's applicants attitudes about entering higher education.

The UPP Foundation has a report on the realities of student experience in 2025.

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.