Diana Beech

Multiple security cameras, symbolising OfS oversight

Skills White Paper: Is extra oversight a fair price for sector stability?

Questions will be asked about the Office for Students’ fitness to take on extra powers over quality, agents and franchising, says Diana Beech

By Diana Beech

21 October

Keir Starmer speaks at the launch of the UK's immigration White Paper

UK HE must fight to keep as much of the overseas student levy as possible

The levy may feel like another strain on resources, but if spent on wider access it could be seen as a justified redistribution of wealth, says Diana Beech

By Diana Beech

13 May

Skyline of the City of London, with blue tint. The new policy institute, the Finsbury Institute at City St George’s, University of London, will focus on the City of London

Universities’ expert input is needed far beyond government departments

Policy institutes’ lack of strategic variation risks overheating the competition for airtime with national policymakers, says Diana Beech

By Diana Beech

16 January

A derelict pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, symbolising the need for regional regeneration

English regional devolution could enhance opportunities for HE

Labour’s planned decentralisation of power will strengthen universities’ standing and ability to contribute to local prosperity, says Diana Beech

By Diana Beech

12 August

The Irish political earthquake could have aftershocks in the north

Sinn Féin’s desire for an all-Ireland education system could see it reject fee rises north of the border, says Diana Beech

By Diana Beech

18 February

Ten commandments for influencing policymakers in turbulent times

In a fraught political climate, it is even more difficult than usual for researchers to grab the attention of ministers. Diana Beech imparts her insider’s tips

By Diana Beech

28 November