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
A matter of principles: Regulating in the student interest (October 2020)
Previous briefs
The National Student Survey: Consistency, controversy and change (February 2020)
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)
06 October 2020 - A matter of principles: Regulating in the student interest Insight brief published
19 February 2020 - National Student Survey Insight brief published
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