World ‘going backwards’ on equal access to higher education: Universities told to spend 5 per cent of total income on equality programmes after report finds UN 2030 goal ‘highly unlikely’ to be met. Read more - hubs.la/Q01syyD50 #HigherEducation #HigherEd #GovNet

University lecturers and other staff across the UK will strike this month over pay, pensions and working conditions, the University and College Union (UCU) has said. Read more - hubs.la/Q01rTQmk0 #HigherEducation #HigherEd

Universities could come to a ‘complete standstill’ as lecturers vote to strike. UCU says 70,000 staff, including lecturers and non-academic workers, could walk out over pay and pensions this winter. Find out more - hubs.la/Q01r057L0 #HigherEd #HigherEducation #HEC23

Universities across the UK are today insisting they can play a bigger role in generating economic growth and are calling on the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and his government, to create the conditions to accomplish this in a new report. Find out more hubs.la/Q01qWYC60

'British baccalaureate among Sunak education policy reforms, Prime minister also pushes for ‘world-class’ technical institutions focusing on apprenticeships and T-levels' Read the full article at hubs.la/Q01qQN1L0 #HigherEd #HigherEducation #HEC23

'Kit Malthouse departs as education secretary in Sunak’s reshuffle Successor, when named by new PM Rishi Sunak, will become fourth education secretary to serve within four months' Read the full article at - hubs.la/Q01qCLlX0

Quite a hectic day was had in Westminster, politics aside, huge thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors, exhibitors, delegates and onsite team for joining us at #HEC22 see you next year!

Last but certainly not least, join us in the Plenary Theatre for an open discussion on the mental health crisis within the student population led by our #HEC22 Chair Dr @CSnelling_UK from @UniversitiesUK #HigherEducation #HigherEd

Don't miss the last seminars of the day 'Recruiting International Student Markets with Shivani Bhalla from @Bruneluni' and 'Gaming as a Driver for Change with Steven Dougan from @TeessideUni and Kieran Holmes-Darby from Formula E #HEC22

A fantastic seminar given by @IDP_Connect at the #hec22 exploring the student voice, how has it changed over recent years and what this data can inform us for the future. #highereducation

Head to level 4 for our breakout sessions, including ‘What key factors are influencing student choices in 2023?,’ ‘Transforming the University Experience with Adobe’ and much more!! #hec22

Don’t miss the regeneration of opportunities in the Plenary theatre with representatives from @UniversitiesUK, @HEPI_news, @Jisc, @million_plus and the National Audit Office #HEC22 #highered #highereducation

Let’s get to that #networking #hec22 #highered #highereducation

Don’t miss the first keynote of the day, happening at the Plenary theatre @DanielZeichner Labour MP - creating a Higher Education sector for all. #hec22 #highered #highereducation

Dr @CSnelling_UK from @UniversitiesUK delivering the opening address at the Higher Education Conference, discussing the core themes of the day #hec22 #highered