Medr has published a self-evaluation framework for higher education providers to respond to violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence affecting both staff and students.
The Vice President Higher Education at the National Union of Students has published an article about their experiences as a student leader in higher education.
On 16 June 2026, we responded to the UK Government Department for Education consultation on assistive software funded through the Disabled Students’ Allowance.
The Head of Law at the University of Salford has published an article assessing the effectiveness of existing frameworks to support student mental health in UK higher education.
The Office for Students and Advance HE have announced they’re conducting research to better understand how institutions are responding to the opportunities and risks artificial intelligence (AI) brings to higher education.
As universities design structures for the upcoming 2026/27 academic year, discover how Randstad’s counselling network, comprehensive NMH provision, and strategic staffing secure service resilience and boost student retention.
The Union for Jewish Students has published best practice guidance for universities and students’ unions on supporting Jewish students and tackling antisemitism.
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that Enough, a company which sells DNA testing kits for victims of sexual assault, has used misleading advertisements to promote its product.
The Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to its complaints scheme, which would make the complaint submission process more accessible and easier to navigate for students.
An Associate Professor at University College London has published an article about its ‘Disagreeing well’ course, which supports students in engaging in civil conversations with respect, even during disagreements.
Dr 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.
Wonkhe has published an article on the impact of emerging leaders in higher education and the challenges and influence they have at their institutions.
The sector has been digesting the outcome of the University of Sussex v. The Office for Students case about whether the university had infringed on lawful freedom of speech.
Wonkhe has published an article about the higher education polling and manifesto promises ahead of the devolved and local elections taking place today, Thursday 7 May 2026.
Times Higher Education has published an article about the growing pastoral role of campus security staff, highlighting how they increasingly support students with wellbeing concerns, crises and late-night welfare issues alongside their traditional safety responsibilities.
The Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA) has published an annual report about its services and the relevance of the work it delivered in 2025.
Academics from the University of Winchester have published an article highlighting how positive affect journaling improves mental wellbeing amongst students and staff.
The UK Government Department for Education has announced the timeline for the introduction of a new complaints scheme for staff to report concerns about freedom of speech.
The Office for Students is consulting on a new condition of registration that would require universities to treat students fairly when accessing services and support.
The UK Government Home Office has published new statutory guidance on how organisations, including higher education providers, can ensure they comply with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
The session reflects on good practice and the challenges that persist and the emerging ones as higher education institutions adapt their ways of working since the publication of the EHRC advice note.
A Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Northumbria University has published an article discussing how their university has responded to antisemitism, campus protests and free speech on campus.
HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) and the National Union of Students have published a report outlining an alternative, cost-neutral student loan system.
An Employee Development Adviser at the University of Southampton has published an article outlining the ways that strong line management improves staff retention and reduces conflict between colleagues.
The Director of Learning, Teaching and Libraries at the University of Bedfordshire has published an article on how universities can make staff-facing policies and practices more inclusive for autistic staff members.
Advance HE, in partnership with the University of East London and Jisc, are undertaking Wave 2 of its study into students’ experiences before starting their studies.
The Director at the Centre for Responsible Debate has published an article about how university policies on freedom of speech should include more on how staff and students can conduct themselves when disagreeing on discussion topics.