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The UK Government Department for Education has announced its plans to develop a new national community cohesion framework to support universities’ student belonging and inclusion initiatives. The framework will be piloted in five regions across England.

An academic at Edge Hill University has published an article on how low morale and change fatigue contribute to low rates of staff belonging in higher education.

Wonkhe has published an article about how the use of AI is influencing the way students send complaints to their institution.

The Director of Learning, Teaching and Libraries at the University of Bedfordshire has published an article about how university leaders can coordinate study skills support that’s delivered across an institution.

PTSD UK, a charity which raises awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder, is offering new trauma-informed leadership training. It’s looking for organisations to join a free pilot this autumn.

Staff at the University of Leeds and Advance HE have published an article about the best approaches for senior leaders to manage transformation in higher education.

Member of Scottish Parliament Ben Macpherson has stepped down from his role as Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education.

The National Police Chief’s Council has published a statement detailing its position on self-swab kits.

The UK Government has announced that from Tuesday 1 September 2026 the law about regulated activity with children in England and Wales will change.

The Executive Director at the Security Industry Authority has published an article about the steps UK higher education providers must take to meet the requirements of Martyn’s Law.

Academics have published an article about how providers can engage in meaningful dialogue to reduce the awarding gap between white and racially minoritised students.

Ahead of Tuesday 1 September 2026, the Office for Students has published amendments to its guidance for the freedom of speech complaints scheme for staff and visiting speakers.

The Head of Research and Engagement at UMHAN (University Mental Health Advisers Network) has published an academic article on the impact of Mental Health Advisers in supporting students with mental health conditions in higher education.

An author with lived experience of dyspraxia and neurodivergence has published guidance to help students become effective self-advocates when articulating their needs to university professionals.

HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) has published a report about how the higher education sector might resolve its financial challenges.

In autumn 2026, the UK Government Home Office is running several Martyn’s Law in-person roadshows across the UK to update a range of sectors on the legislation.

A student has published an article outlining how structural racism pervades universities and has gone unaddressed by the English regulator.

Mills & Reeve, the legal firm, has published a briefing on the Office for Students’ consultation on a proposed condition of registration about treating students fairly.

Advance HE has published its reflections on a recent event which explored how providers may use the Disabled Student Commitment to respond to the upcoming Office for Students’ statement of expectations on disability.

The Director of Education Services at University College London has published an article about the proposed Office for Students’ condition of registration on consumer protection.

Times Higher Education has published an article highlighting the financial challenges facing the higher education sector in Northern Ireland.

HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute) and Advance HE have published an article on the recent findings from the 2026 Student Academic Experience survey.

EuCA (European University College Association) and NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) have launched a call for conference sessions for the annual European Conference for Student Affairs and Services.

Wonkhe has published an article about how campus facilities and residences are no longer fit for purpose in coping with rising temperatures in the UK.