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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Can Higher Education Institutions Make Coronavirus Testing Mandatory?

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

With the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions across the UK, many students have or will be returning to university campuses, with COVID-19 testing likely to form an integral part of university procedures.

Can Higher Education Institutions Make Coronavirus Testing Mandatory?

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Wills, Wheels & Automobiles - The Perils of Badly Drafted Legacies For Higher Education Institutions

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

We recognise that securing legacy income is important for higher education institutions as charities and can be complex. Did you know that we have recently launched our specialist Legacy Protection Team?

Wills, Wheels & Automobiles - The Perils of Badly Drafted Legacies For Higher Education Institutions

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

How Can Universities Manage Their Money Laundering Risk?

Monday, 17 May 2021

Many universities face the risk that they are facilitating money laundering when receiving cash payments for student fees.

How Can Universities Manage Their Money Laundering Risk?

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Trade Union Congress - Findings on the Implementation of COVID-19 Rules in the Workplace

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has published a survey for 2020/21 involving more than 2,100 workplace safety representatives to understand and support safety representatives at work.

Trade Union Congress - Findings on the Implementation of COVID-19 Rules in the Workplace

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Everyone's Invited - Harassment and Sexual Misconduct in Higher Education

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Everyone's Invited is a movement and an online platform for individuals to share anonymous testimonies of sexual assault, sexual abuse, harassment and misogyny.

Everyone's Invited - Harassment and Sexual Misconduct in Higher Education

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Student Complaints Arising from the Pandemic

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

On 2 March 2021, the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) published its latest set of case summaries designed to demonstrate its approach to student complaints arising from the pandemic.

Student Complaints Arising from the Pandemic

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

Advice to Universities Considering Early Termination of Contracts

Thursday, 18 February 2021

Due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the uncertainty created for the supply of services to Universities, we have recently been working with a number of clients on termination clauses within their contracts.

Advice to Universities Considering Early Termination of Contracts

Articles & Blogs Brexit Higher Education

The End of the Brexit Transition Period - Reminders for University HR Teams

Thursday, 18 February 2021

The post-Brexit transition period came to an end at 11pm on 31 December 2020. At virtually the 11th hour a Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) was reached between the UK and EU. But what does this all mean for employment and immigration law in the UK?

The End of the Brexit Transition Period - Reminders for University HR Teams

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Students Fees – Where Are We Now?

Thursday, 18 February 2021

Few people disagree with the idea that a consumer should not be required to pay for something they are unable to access or use. Yet thousands of students in higher education find themselves doing so to some extent in terms of accommodation and tuition.

Students Fees – Where Are We Now?

Articles & Blogs Brexit Charities Higher Education Procurement Public Sector

The Future of Subsidy Control - Consultation Now Out

Wednesday, 03 February 2021

Since 1 January, the rules that apply to central and local government and other public funded bodies, such as universities, which prevent the grant of subsidies have been in a state of flux.

The Future of Subsidy Control - Consultation Now Out

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Blackbaud Data Hack - Key Issues for Higher Education Institutions to Consider

Monday, 11 January 2021

Universities rely on online providers for services relating to personal data now more than ever.

Blackbaud Data Hack - Key Issues for Higher Education Institutions to Consider

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Brexit and Data Protection - What Do Universities Need to Do Now?

Monday, 11 January 2021

One of the biggest mysteries (for data protection lawyers at least), was what would happen to personal data transfers from the EEA to the UK after we left the EU. What does the Brexit deal mean for data protection compliance?

Brexit and Data Protection - What Do Universities Need to Do Now?

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

What 'Schrems II' Means for Your University's Data Transfers

Thursday, 03 December 2020

In July 2020, the European Court dealt a major blow to organisations that transfer personal data to the US, with the striking down of the EU-US Privacy Shield.

What 'Schrems II' Means for Your University's Data Transfers

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

When Do You Need to Collectively Consult?

Thursday, 03 December 2020

The obligation to collectively consult is set out in section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA) and derives from an EU Directive (the Directive).

When Do You Need to Collectively Consult?

Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Data Protection Higher Education

Data Protection Considerations for Universities When Recording Lectures

Monday, 19 October 2020

As the pandemic continues, universities are looking to move away from in-person teaching, instead turning to online learning by providing recorded lectures.

Data Protection Considerations for Universities When Recording Lectures