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How universities will need to adapt to the new policy environment

Jonathan Ruddle Maxxim Consulting
Universities should start planning for the change agenda that is approaching in the near future, explains Jonathan Ruddle of Maxxim Consulting

The positives of student fee increases

Richard Forrest, SunGard HE
Richard Forrest of SunGard Higher Education discusses the positive aspects of the rise in tuition fees.

Environmental management – how and why?

Max Linnemann – EcoCampus
Max Linnemann, NQA, looks at the EcoCampus scheme that helps HEIs improve environmental performance.

Safe in the knowledge

KABA
David Massumi of Kaba considers how universities can remain secure without restricting freedom of movement in both their students and staff.

The write stuff

Literature
Dr Alexandra Harris discusses becoming a New Generation Thinker and the importance of university research.

Will students attend “uni”-versity in the future

In her analysis of the White Paper, Claire Arnold questions if universities will streamline their operations to exceed the expectations of smaller groups of students.

Money Talks

The NSS lacks comparability of experience and merely ranks institutions on expenditure per student, argues Karen Stephenson and Jim Snaith.

Eight out of 10 HE students satisfied with their courses

Students are largely satisfied with their courses, with 83 per cent stating that they were happy with their higher education experience, according to the 2011 NSS.

Saving British Bacon

Damon Jones finds out what universities are cooking up for this year's British Food Fortnight and how they can support producers in creating a stronger, more sustainable industry.

Turning Over a New Leaf

With sector-specific targets to meet, environmentally friendly practices are gradually taking root – but in leaner times, how much greener is HE? Damon Jones digs into this year’s Green League results.