Resource library

An Associate Dean at Coventry University has published an article on how to be an effective senior leader in higher education.

HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) has published an article emphasising the need for increased participation from university leaders in shaping institutional culture.

A professional services staff member at the University of Southampton has published an article about the benefits of establishing a parent and carers network at their institution.

HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) has published an article summarising how universities can lead change in diversity and inclusion for professional staff working in careers and employability.

Times Higher Education has published an article about the decline in applications for professional services roles in universities, while academic positions face more competition.

Times Higher Education has published an article on how hybrid working for professional services staff can negatively impact professional services staff, making them ‘invisible’ to their colleagues.

UCEA (Universities & Colleges Employers Association) has co-published research into employee experiences in higher education.

TASO (Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education) is looking for practitioners, researchers and evaluators with an interest in widening participation and student success to join their sector network.

Staff at Northumbria University and Anglia Ruskin University have published an article about the importance of creativity in higher education leadership.

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

The UK government has confirmed that the new duties of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act will come into effect on 1 August 2025.

The Joint Chief Executive at Institute of Student Employers (ISE) has published an article about how employers need to start valuing adaptability, resilience, and core behavioural skills when recruiting graduates in order to adapt to rapid technological changes.

The OIA (Office of the Independent Adjudicator) is convening a small steering group to develop good practice and guidance for providers on dealing with reports of harassment and sexual misconduct.

The Head of Advocacy and Engagement at a Students’ Union in the Republic of Ireland has published an article discussing how to effectively co-design student support services with students.

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 UK Government’s Minister for Skills stated that the Office for Students will offer support, advice and updated guidance for providers to help them comply with their freedom of speech and academic freedom duties.

Times Higher Education has published an article on how to create a thriving environment for your employees.

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

EucA (European university college Association) has launched a one-year postgraduate diploma aimed at equipping professionals in Student Services with essential competencies for managing extra-academic matters and fostering students' soft skills development.

UMHAN (University Mental Health Advisors Network) has published the data for their 2024 Member Survey Report.

Wonkhe has published an article about the possibility of creativity and hope in designing higher education services in challenging times.

Professor Edward Peck has been appointed by the UK government as the new Chair of the Office for Students.