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
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 F¨¦in¡¯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
Budget 2017 debrief: what Philip Hammond¡¯s speech means for higher education Diana Beech on an HE-light Budget that nonetheless has some implications for university staff and students By Diana Beech 23 November
Conservatives 2017: reflections from a conference fresher Universities were never far from the top of the agenda at this year¡¯s Conservative Party conference, writes Diana Beech By Diana Beech 5 October
What¡¯s in a name? Quite a lot, when it comes to higher education reform Should we be talking about Ofcoll and the ¡®degree experience framework¡¯? Diana Beech thinks so By Diana Beech 7 July
