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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 HERR has now been permanently withdrawn.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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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?

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

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

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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

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

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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The Protect Duty - Considerations for Universities

Thursday, 02 March 2023

The Government has announced new laws to keep people safe with a view to scaling up preparedness for, and protection from, terrorist attacks.

The Protect Duty - Considerations for Universities

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OfS Consultation - Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

Wednesday, 01 March 2023

On 23 February 2023, the Office for Students launched a major consultation on tackling harassment and sexual misconduct.

OfS Consultation - Harassment and Sexual Misconduct

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VWV Produces Template Response to Part-Year Worker Holiday Entitlement Consultation

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

The Government is consulting on a proposal to change the way holiday entitlement works for permanently-retained part-year and irregular hours workers.

VWV Produces Template Response to Part-Year Worker Holiday Entitlement Consultation

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Matter of Opinion or Protected Belief?

Monday, 06 February 2023

When is something more than just an opinion, to the extent that a person is protected in law from being discriminated against on the grounds of it?

Matter of Opinion or Protected Belief?

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Company Administration - New Year's Resolution

Monday, 06 February 2023

As we are still in the early part of a new year, here's a little task to put at the top of your to do list(!) which could save your institution hours of digging around in the long term.

Company Administration - New Year's Resolution

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What Employment Law Developments Should Universities Expect in 2023?

Monday, 06 February 2023

With 2023 now well underway, there are a number of key employment law developments that universities should be aware of.

What Employment Law Developments Should Universities Expect in 2023?