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An overview of US higher education
This report presents an introduction to the US higher education system, providing an overview of its size, scope and governance model. The report's aim is to introduce readers to some of the major policy conversations taking place in the United States, and whether there could be lessons learned from the US context applied to other...
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Show me the money – an exploration of the gender pay gap in higher education
Mandatory gender pay gap reporting has been a requirement for many higher education providers in the United Kingdom since 2017. This report examines the data and the subsequent progress made during this time. The report ranks higher education providers by a number of metrics relating to the gender pay gap.
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Connecting the dots: the need for an effective skills system in England
To meet England’s ever more pressing skills needs and realise the country’s potential, the author of this report argues that the country needs to support the development of a range of appropriately-funded specialist educational institutions.
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Change by design: how universities should design change initiatives for success
This report explores change initiatives in higher education institutions, considering why they are needed and why they are difficult to deliver. The author outlines how universities should carefully design change projects to maximise impact and likelihood of success.
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How to beat a cost-of-learning crisis: universities’ support for students
This report considers the strategies adopted by higher education institutions to support students affected by the cost-of-living crisis.