Diana Beech

Kier 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

Diana Beech

5月 13日

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

Diana Beech

1月 16日

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

Diana Beech

8月 12日

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

Diana Beech

2月 18日

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

Diana Beech

11月 28日