Parliament was still in recess whilst the Conservative Party Conference takes place. We have the news from the Conference, some movement on Essay Mills and several new reports. And we have a big primer on student finance, ahead of the budget. Conservative Party Conference After the first day of the Conservative Party conference Wonkhe speculate… Read more »
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This part of the blog features news and information about higher education policy and how BU’s research is influencing policy.
HE policy update for the w/e 1st October 2021
It’s conference season, so official news is thin, However we have a fascinating change in roles and responsibilities for HE, some updates from the Labour conference and some good news about research funding. Ministerial sharing Late on Friday Parliament confirmed that Michelle Donelan’s role will be renamed Minister of State for Higher Education and Further… Read more »
BU academic interviewed for major Romanian newspaper on her research on Romanian Diaspora and emotions
BU academic, Dr. Alina Dolea, gave an extensive interview on her research on Romanian Diaspora, the emotional costs of migration, the constant identity struggles, as well as the role of diaspora in public diplomacy. She was interviewed by Elena Stancu, Pulitzer Center’s Persephone Miel Fellows 2021, and photographed by Cosmin Bumbuț; since 2019, the two… Read more »
HE policy update for the w/e 24th September 2021
Lots of people news – the latest high profile sector appointments announced as the ministerial shuffling finishes. The Commons sessions highlight the cost the Freedom of Speech Bill may have for the HE sector and there are briefings, reports and lots of interest surrounding student financing. All change, please! Haven’t they just had a ‘holiday’?… Read more »
Early Career Researchers Network Meeting
We’re kicking off the new academic year with a meeting for all Early Career Researchers on Wednesday 22nd September from 15:30 – 16:30 This is a great opportunity to get to know other researchers across BU. It’s a friendly, supportive environment for raising all sorts of questions, and hearing about other’s research-related experiences, and… Read more »
HE policy update for the w/e 17th September 2021
Mid-week parliamentary excitement as Boris reshuffles his ministers. Williamson is out… The UPP Foundation have a new report challenging the Government’s metrics which work against the regional levelling up agenda. The Free Speech Bill continues its march through the Commons and … Cabinet Reshuffle After months of on/off speculation about a reshuffle, we finally got… Read more »
Reflections on an Academic Fellowship with the Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology (POST).
An Academic Fellowship with POST provides a unique opportunity to work with a range of teams and committees within the UK Parliament. Whilst much of the description of this role focuses on writing briefings for parliamentarians, assisting with a select committee inquiries or carrying out research -my own experience was very different. So, my advice… Read more »
HE policy update – w/e 10th September 2021
Hello everyone! After a long (not always hot) summer, we are pleased to be back with a catch up of all the summer news to get you ready for the exciting policy things we have to look forward to. Some of it was highlighted in the Secretary of State’s speech at the UUK conference this… Read more »
Dr. Ann Luce honoured in Malaysia on World Suicide Prevention Day
Dr. Ann Luce, Associate Professor in Journalism and Communication in FMC and her colleague, Dr. Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam, a psychiatrist in the Ministry of Health at Hospital Miri were honoured by The Honorable Dato Sri Hajah Fatimah Abdullah, Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development in Sarawak, Malaysia earlier today (September 10th)… Read more »
Finance – London under threat
One of the City of London’s main lobby groups, TheCityUK, has warned that London’s position as a leading global financial centre is under threat without reforms to tax and labour rules. The group has published a new international strategy that seeks to return the UK to being the world’s leading international financial centre within five years. The strategy underlines the… Read more »
Dr. Ann Luce to present at Public Health/NHS South West Regional Summit
Dr. Ann Luce, Associate Professor in Journalism and Communication in FMC will present at the Public Health England and NHS England South West Regional Suicide Prevention Summit tomorrow, 3rd September in honour of World Suicide Prevention Day which is on 10th September. Dr. Luce will be presenting with Kirsty Hillier, Head of Communications for Dorset’s… Read more »
UN Development Programme (UNDP): Strategic Foresight
Prof John Oliver recently delivered a webinar talk to UNDP representatives from the Ukrainian and UK parliaments. The topic – the value of futures thinking – draws on Prof Oliver’s work on managing strategic uncertainty using scenario planning, and forms the basis of his current work with the Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology. Scenario… Read more »
HE Policy Update for the w/e 9th July 2021
The expected deluge of summer regulatory news is still a trickle, but one outstanding consultation has reported – the one on monetary penalties, which no-one hopes to have to deal with. The Skills and Post-16 Bill began the Committee stage with interesting debate and the continued criticism of what is lacking; Lord Storey’s essay mills… Read more »
HE Policy Update for the w/e 2nd July 2021
A slower news week. this week, in HE policy terms. Make the most of the quiet while it lasts… Contract Cheating Wonkhe have a petite summary of the OfS blog on essay mills: It refers to growing concern about the use of essay mills, highlights that the consequences for using essay writing services can be… Read more »
He policy update for the w/e 25th June 2021
We’re a little late this week, and the sector was firmly back in the fast lane – we’ve a host of reports and activity for you. Monday’s Education Questions provided parliamentarians with the chance to put Gavin Williamson and Michelle Donelan on the spot. The Secretary of State and the CEO of the OfS also… Read more »
Policy Influence Opportunities
New mailing list for colleagues who would like to use their research and expertise to engage with and influence UK policy making. The policy team have set up a new mailing list for academic and professional service colleagues who are interested in using their expertise or research to influence UK policy. We are keen to share timely information… Read more »
Dr John Oliver elected President of EMMA
Dr John Oliver (FMC) has been elected as President of the European Media Management Association (EMMA). The European Media Management Association is an international not-for-profit academic organization that was founded in 2003 to support growth in media management research, scholarship and practice throughout Europe and around the world. It facilitates links between relevant national and… Read more »
Announcements: Clinical Research | Broadcasting | Body Image | Decarbonising Transport | NHS
Today’s announcements: Health Secretary Matt Hancock has made an announcement on the £64 million funding provided to strengthen clinical research delivery Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden has made an announcement on plans for a new broadcasting white paper The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee has published a report on the government response to the Women and Equalities Select Committee Report; ‘Changing… Read more »
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