Insight briefs

Our Insight briefs give an overview of current issues and developments in higher education, drawing on the data, knowledge and understanding available to us as the regulator for universities and colleges in England.

Latest brief

The National Student Survey: Consistency, controversy and change (February 2020)

Previous briefs

Mental health: Are all students being properly supported? (November 2019)

Beyond the bare minimum: Are universities and colleges doing enough for disabled students? (October 2019)

Contextual admissions: Promoting fairness and rethinking merit (May 2019)

Degree apprenticeships: A viable alternative? (March 2019)

Unconditional offers: Serving the interests of students? (January 2019)

See our coronavirus briefing notes

These briefings look at how universities and other higher education providers are responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

Last updated 19 February 2020 + show all updates

19 February 2020: National Student Survey Insight brief published

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