What’s really wrong with the NSS?
2021-04-19
Drawing on my piece for HEPI, I explain why the National Student Survey shouldn’t change and why – and how – it should.Read More →
University admissions: what’s the real problem?
2021-03-21
Data presented by UCAS’s Chief Executive Clare Marchant shows starkly the correlation between clearing and drop-out…Read More →
Is it worth going to uni if you’re from a poor family?
2019-10-15
Back in August, a teacher drew my attention to the following tweet and asked if I might be able to answer it: Can anybody point me to research regarding outcomes in later life for disadvantaged students who go to university vs. disadvantaged students who don’t? https://t.co/BiYatOdKMh — Mr Pink (@Positivteacha) August 1, 2019 The tweet was from Matt Pinkett (@PositivTeacha), teacher, blogger and author of Boys don’t try? Rethinking masculinity in schools. My thread of tweets in response sparked a correspondence between us and, in the end, Matt was kind enough to say I had challenged his whole perspective. He suggested others might be interestedRead More →
Rancour, rankings and the rankness of TEF
2019-04-08
Which is the best university? It’s a seductive question to ask, but that doesn’t mean there’s a sensible answer. League tables, aka rankings, is the nonsensical answer you’re likely to get.Read More →
