This report explores the need for a move beyond transactional validation agreements toward long-term, structural partnerships between HE and FE

Dozens of universities face legal action from students who say they missed out during the pandemic.

Hear experts from four Australian universities discuss how educators, course designers, professional development teams and institutions can embed the skills for effective co-creation in the classroom

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New Polling on UK Universities Polling Tables 9th February 2026 Jules Walkden Polling Tables Public First conducted polling to explore public attitudes towards the role of universities in shaping the UK’s future success as part of its fortnightly omnibus survey.

This taskforce ensures that guidance and initiatives in student mental health are implemented, with clear measures for identifying progress.

National Survey: 95% of College Faculty Fear Student Overreliance on AI and Diminished Critical Thinking Among Learners Who Use Generative AI Tools Full report | Charts | Methodology an

The share of PhD students who publish during their studies rose by 70 per cent between 2000 and 2020, according to a new report on UK doctoral graduates’ contribution to innovation published by the Innovation and Research Caucus. The report draws on a dataset of almost 350,000 doctoral graduates, examining their outputs in terms of research publications and patenting, and examining regional and gender differences.

Levels of satisfaction with the PGR experience across participating institutions are the highest reported in over a decade.

UK universities are facing a financial crisis, with over 40% of institutions experiencing deficits. Others will likely face similar challenges.

MI5 and cyber security services deliver rare briefings to Vice Chancellors and political parties to harden the UK’s resilience against foreign interference.

Jim Dickinson explores the growing evidence that AI isn't just changing what students produce – it's changing what their brains are ready to do, and asks whether HE can redesign itself around a question it has been avoiding for decades Jim Dickinson explores the growing evidence that AI isn't just changing what students produce – it's changing what their brains are ready to do, and asks whether HE can redesign itself around a question it has been avoiding for decades

Financial pressure is no longer a background issue for students — it’s shaping how they study, work, cope and belong.

We commissioned exploratory research to better understand students’ perceptions of changes to their higher education experience as their institutions respond to financial challenges. Suzanne Carrie explores some of the emerging findings.

This report provides recommendations following a series of workshops and is intended to inform policy development to maximise the growth potential of createch.