Actions That Make a Real Difference in the Fight Against Climate Change
From global finance to the laboratory, hear about two very different ways universities can reduce their carbon emissions.
Does the UK general election offer a ray of hope for the beleaguered university sector? Two higher education policy experts give their take on what university leaders can do to make a case for the sector and how a new parliament might tackle hot topics such as international students and research funding.
As the UK prepares to go to the polls on 4 July, what is on higher education’s wish list for the new parliament? And how might higher education leaders demonstrate the value of universities to policymakers?
For this episode of the Times Higher Education podcast, we talk to two policy experts for their perspective on key issues such as research funding, the future of skills training, how immigration policy might shape international student flows, and whether higher education will be a priority regardless of who wins the race to Whitehall.
Nick Hillman is director of the Higher Education Policy Institute and worked as chief of staff for David Willetts when he was minister for universities and science from 2007 until the end of 2013. Diana Beech is CEO of London Higher. Her policy experience includes being a policy adviser to three ministers of state for universities, science, research and innovation.
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From global finance to the laboratory, hear about two very different ways universities can reduce their carbon emissions.
An expert in student belonging and engagement in the digital environment explains the nuances of belonging, mattering and inclusion as well as how to foster well-being in higher education.
Two academics who are steeped in policy expertise, having worked in government in the UK and US, share practical insights on what works when trying to get research before the eyes of decision-makers.
Hear academic leaders in the UK and Singapore discuss what is needed for effective cross-border collaboration.
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