Insights

The Home Office has announced a number of immigration changes that will affect international students, graduates and staff recruitment.

The recent announcement of the formation of a multi-university group by the universities of Kent and Greenwich is not just a hugely significant step for those institutions, it could be the start of a once-in-a-generation period of change for the sector.

A recent Court of Appeal’s decision provides important guidance on how planning decision-makers must approach material considerations that come to light after a planning inquiry has closed but before the final decision is issued.

A recent High Court decision underscores an important procedural requirement for both developers and local authorities.

The Office for Students (OfS) recently announced reforms to its conditions of registration for higher education providers in England, following consultation earlier this year. New initial conditions of registration and new registration requirements have been introduced which broadly reflect the proposals on which the OfS consulted.

Across the UK, universities and Higher Education Institutions receive millions of pounds each year through legacies left to them in wills. These contributions often fund scholarships, research, capital projects, or specialist collections. For many institutions, they form a vital income steam and essential part of long-term financial planning.