Higher Education Articles & Blogs

New toolkit for exploring origins of wealth launched

Friday, 28 June 2024

The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) has launched a toolkit to help UK charitable foundations explore the origins of their wealth and any connections with wealth accumulated from the historical transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans.

New toolkit for exploring origins of wealth launched

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Employer's 'collective memory' influenced decision-making in victimisation claim

Thursday, 27 June 2024

A recent decision has confirmed that employers can be liable for victimising employees who previously made protected disclosures, even though the decision-makers were not personally aware of the history.

Employer's 'collective memory' influenced decision-making in victimisation claim

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Graduate Route Visa review - what changes can universities expect?

Thursday, 27 June 2024

On 14 May 2024, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published a report following their rapid review of the Graduate Route visa. In this article, we summarise their recommendations and the measures that the Home Office have proposed in response.

Graduate Route Visa review - what changes can universities expect?

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Top three HR and Employment law challenges facing higher education institutions

Monday, 08 April 2024

Higher Education Institutions are expecting to face several HR challenges over the next 12 months or so. Here's an overview of the top three challenges our clients are currently facing and how you could deal with them.

Top three HR and Employment law challenges facing higher education institutions

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Top three corporate, commercial and regulatory challenges for the higher education sector

Monday, 08 April 2024

With continuing funding pressures and a general election on the horizon, the next 12 months are likely to bring change.

Top three corporate, commercial and regulatory challenges for the higher education sector

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Top three student-related challenges facing higher education institutions

Monday, 08 April 2024

Here are our top three student-related legal challenges facing the Higher Education Sector over the next 12 months and how your institution can address them.

Top three student-related challenges facing higher education institutions

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Higher education institutions and financial distress - what are the options now?

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

In response to the pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK Government launched the temporary Higher Education Restructuring Regime (HERR) in July 2020 to assist universities in financial distress. HERR has now been permanently withdrawn.

Higher education institutions and financial distress - what are the options now?

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The rights of students as consumers - a brief reminder of the implications of the 2023 CMA advice update for HE Institutions

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

2023 brought significant changes to the rights of students in higher education.

The rights of students as consumers - a brief reminder of the implications of the 2023 CMA advice update for HE Institutions

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Family-friendly rights - Employment law update for higher education institutions

Wednesday, 07 February 2024

As we step into 2024, universities are gearing up for new family-friendly rights that are set to come into force over the next few months. These changes aim to create a more supportive and inclusive workplace for employees with family responsibilities.

Family-friendly rights - Employment law update for higher education institutions

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Student Visa Sponsorship - an update for university admissions and marketing teams

Thursday, 23 November 2023

Over the last few months, there have been various changes relating to student visas which universities need to be aware of. In this article, we summarise those changes and set out the steps which universities need to take to remain compliant.

Student Visa Sponsorship - an Update for University Admissions and Marketing Teams

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Whistleblowing challenges in Higher Education

Thursday, 21 September 2023

Whistleblowing is the act of reporting malpractice or wrongdoing by an individual's employer or a third party and the legislation protects whistleblowers from retaliation or dismissal.

Whistleblowing challenges in Higher Education

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What exactly are the concerns for Universities around RAAC?

Thursday, 21 September 2023

There has been widespread publicity recently about the risks posed by 'reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete', known as RAAC and a number of UK universities have been affected.

What exactly are the concerns for Universities around RAAC?

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Don't Forget About Data Protection Compliance When Using Artificial Intelligence

Thursday, 29 June 2023

The growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI like Chat GPT, presents opportunities and challenges for the higher education sector.

Don't Forget about Data Protection Compliance when Using Artificial Intelligence

Rishi Sunak Announces Inquiry into UK Universities' Sharing of Drone Technology with Iranian Researchers and Institutions, Acting on Investigative Journalism

Friday, 23 June 2023

The Prime Minister announced in Parliament on Midsummer's Day that the Department for Business and Trade was investigating UK universities mentioned by The Jewish Chronicle (TJC) as having shared drone technology with Iranian scientists and institutions.

Rishi Sunak Announces Inquiry Into UK Universities' Sharing of Drone Technology with Iranian Researchers and Institutions, Acting on Investigative Journalism

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Key Considerations When Dealing with Employment Tribunal Claims

Monday, 22 May 2023

The prospect of a Tribunal claim can bring understandable anxiety. We have set out some key factors to consider when dealing with these claims.

Key Considerations When Dealing with Employment Tribunal Claims

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