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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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Free speech, graduates, student finance 32:52

for 5 dage siden32:52

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This week on the podcast free speech tsar Arif Ahmed is back as the government presses ahead with the free speech act - we get across the implications. Plus there’s new analysis on how graduates’ importance to the government’s industrial strategy, and we take a closer look at the inequalities baked into student maintenance support. With Julian Gravatt, Deputy Chief Executive at the Association of Colleges, Janice Kay, Director at Higher Futures, James Coe, Associate Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Mark Leach, Editor-in-Chief at Wonkhe. Update on Freedom of Speech Act . New analysis shows that graduates will be key to government’s industrial strategy . Beware the great unbundling implied in the LLE . Why do we punish low-income students for entering education? A proper review of student maintenance is now long overdue. How much are we paying to (for) students? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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OfS chair, employment, skills 43:43

for 12 dage siden43:43

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This week on the podcast Nottingham Trent VC Edward Peck has been confirmed as the government’s candidate for Chair of OfS. But what does his focus on “quality improvement” and engagement with governing bodies mean for the regulator’s approach—and how will his skepticism of government bailouts impact struggling institutions? Meanwhile, as the Employment Rights Bill sees significant amendments, we unpack what proposed changes to zero-hours contracts and industrial action rules could mean for universities and students. And with the policy spotlight shifting from “knowledge” to “skills,” we’re asking—where do universities fit into the UK's economic vision? With Brooke Storer-Church, CEO at GuildHE, Neil Mackenzie, CEO at Leeds Beckett Students’ Union, David Kernohan, Deputy Editor at Wonkhe and hosted by Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe. Edward Peck’s performance at the Education Committee How R&D creates new skills and can jump start the economy Policy change can help manage the demand for graduate knowledge and skills The case against impartial university teaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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New leaders, Gen-AI, Visas 33:20

for 19 dage siden33:20

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This week on the podcast UK Research and Innovation and the Office for Students both have new leadership – but what does that mean for the future of regulation, research funding, and sector confidence? Meanwhile, a new report reveals a dramatic rise in student use of generative AI, and as speculation swirls over potential changes to post-study work visas, the sector braces for further uncertainty in international student recruitment. With Mark Bennett, Director (Audience & Insight) at FindAUniversity, Sarah Cowan, Head of Policy (Higher Education and Research) at the British Academy,, Michael Salmon, News Editor at Wonkhe, and presented by Mark Leach, Editor-in-Chief at Wonkhe. Preferred candidate to lead Office for Students confirmed The UK-Ukraine 100 year partnership and its commitment to educational leadership Boom and bust – but still whopping The Home Office has its eyes on post-study work numbers HEPI/Kortext AI survey shows explosive increase in the use of generative AI tools by students Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Wales cuts, mental health, regulation 47:55

for 26 dage siden47:55

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This week on the podcast the Welsh government has announced £18.5m in additional capital funding for universities - but questions remain over reserves, job cuts, competition law and student protection. Meanwhile, new research reveals student mental health difficulties have tripled in the past seven years, and Universities UK warns that OfS’ new strategy risks expanding regulatory burden rather than focusing on priorities. With Andy Westwood, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Manchester, Emma Maslin, Senior Policy and Research Officer at AMOSSHE, Livia Scott, Partnerships Coordinator at Wonkhe and presented by Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe. The government’s in a pickle over fees and funding As the cuts rain down in Wales, whatever happened to learner protection? Partnership and promises are not incompatible Student mental health difficulties are on the rise, and so are inequalities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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REF people and culture, spending review, apprenticeships 42:06

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This week on the podcast universities failing to promote diversity will face funding cuts – so said The Times. We chat through the controversy building around the REF. Plus we look at what the sector is asking for in the spending review, and consider the government’s push for lower-level, shorter apprenticeships. With Shitij Kapur, Vice Chancellor and President at King's College London, Jess Lister, Director (Education) at Public First, Debbie McVitty, Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Mark Leach, Editor-in-Chief at Wonkhe. Universities UK submits to spending review The barriers that must be removed for degree apprenticeships to meet NHS workforce targets Higher education institutions have invested time, effort and money in level 7 apprenticeships Societies that are humane are thoughtful about promoting equality, diversity and inclusion Predictably bad education Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Protection, visas, commuter students 54:15

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This week on the podcast OfS is introducing new protections for some students - but will they come fast enough and who will they apply to? Plus a Lords committee says UK visa policy for scientists and researchers is an “act of national self-harm”, and we’ve launched a new article series on commuter students. With Omar Khan, Chief Executive at TASO, Charlotte Corrish, Head of Public Policy at the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education, David Kernohan, Deputy Editor at Wonkh and presented by Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe. This week on the podcast OfS is introducing new protections for some students - but will they come fast enough and who will they apply to? Plus a Lords committee says UK visa policy for scientists and researchers is an “act of national self-harm”, and we’ve launched a new article series on commuter students. With Omar Khan, Chief Executive at TASO, Charlotte Corrish, Head of Public Policy at the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education, David Kernohan, Deputy Editor at Wonkh and presented by Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe. Fairness and protection for students is coming – but not for those that need it now Shaping higher education for commuter students Filling their boots? The rationale for growing loss-making home student numbers Honesty and accuracy is about to get even more important Flow - Official Trailer OIA- Student transfers Another way of thinking about the national assessment of people, culture, and environment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Cuts, applications, campus climate 41:39

for 7 weeks siden41:39

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This week on the podcast as news of further redundancies sweeps the sector, we ask how bad things can get before the government will act or the public notice. Plus UCAS end of cycle applications data has arrived, there’s a new report on the campus encampments, and there’s data futures news to get across. With Alex Stanley, Vice President for Higher Education at the National Union of Students, Eve Alcock, Director of Public Affairs at the Quality Assurance Agency, James Coe, Associate Editor at Wonkhe, David Kernohan, Deputy Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Mark Leach, Editor-in-Chief at Wonkhe. An early look at 2023–24 financial returns shows providers working hard to balance the books. Lessons for leaders from the campus encampments. UCAS End of Cycle provider data, 2024. Data futures, reviewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Funding, attendance, student hardship 51:03

for 8 weeks siden51:03

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This week on the podcast Minister of State for Skills Jacqui Smith helped launch a pamphlet on whether universities are “worth it” - and was notably cold on extra money. But does she mean outlay or eventual return to the Treasury? Plus there’s changes afoot in Scotland, UKVI is cracking down on attendance for international students and students are still feeling the pinch financially - is a return to maintenance grants a lost possibility? With Ben Vulliamy, Executive Director at the Association of Heads of University Administration, Dani Payne, Senior Researcher at the Social Market Foundation, Michael Salmon, News Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe. Jacqui Smith rules out (much) more money while her department assesses the impacts The Scottish government wants its own post-study work offer A new funding body landscape emerges in Scotland UKVI is tightening the rules on international student attendance Higher education should lift students out of poverty – not trap them within it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Free speech, uni finances, regional inequality 44:56

for 9 weeks siden44:56

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This week on the podcast the government is to press on with implementing parts of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 while seeking to repeal others - we discuss what will (and should) happen next. Plus there’s a report on more resilient and sustainable higher education finances, and NEON has been looking at regional inequality in university admissions. With Richard Sykes, Partner at Mills & Reeve, Paul Greatrix, HE expert and until recently Registrar at the University of Nottingham, Debbie McVitty, Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Mark Leach, Editor-in-Chief at Wonkhe. Bridget Phillipson reaffirms commitment to free speech Resolving the tensions in campus culture requires leadership from within Connect more: creating the conditions for a more resilient and sustainable HE sector in England New NEON research shows widening regional inequalities in university admission for poorer students Widening access needs more flexibility Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Visegrad special 1:03:25

for 10 weeks siden1:03:25

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This week on the podcast Jim, Mack and team are on a bus around the Visegrad countries where they’ve been exploring student experience, representation and rights, discounted dorms and a set of countries where students have been leading change. Plus Disabled Students UK has its access insights survey out, and we discuss changes to the Renter's Rights Bill. With Katie Jackson, Faculty of Humanities Officer at the University of Manchester SU, Seán Keaney, Academic Officer at University of Limerick Student Life, Gary Hughes, CEO at Durham SU, Mack Marshall, Community and Policy Officer at Wonkhe and presented by Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe. On Day -1 of this year’s magical mystery tour around Europe and students, the team come across plenty of protests for democracy , on Day 0 of the tour we find students in the centre of both the past and the future for Hungary , on Day 1 the team put down some roots and build some belonging at camp , on the second evening the team try to work out if they have enough points for a dorm in Slovakia , and on Day 2 the team get community building and pot roasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Special: Writing for Wonkhe 51:49

for 13 weeks siden51:49

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In this special seasonal edition of the Wonkhe Show, we discuss how you can contribute to the higher education debate by writing for the site, the importance of communicating academic and professional insights to wider audiences, and we take you inside our editorial process - which is all about clear arguments and diverse perspectives. With Adam Matthews, Senior Research Fellow at the School of Education at the University of Birmingham, Michael Salmon, News Editor at Wonkhe, David Kernohan, Deputy Editor at Wonkhe and presented by Debbie McVitty, Editor at Wonkhe. Higher Education Policy into Practice (Online) PGCert Writing for Wonkhe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Students at work, transfers, spending review 57:18

for 14 weeks siden57:18

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This week on our final proper show before the break, we’ve published polling on students experience of earning while learning - is a return to “full time” study possible? Plus OfS has a new strategy, the OIA has some learning from complaints, and we look ahead to the 2025 spending review. With Shahid Omer, Director of Policy at Universities UK, Diana Beech, Chief Executive Officer at London Higher, David Kernohan, Deputy Editor at Wonkhe, Mike Ratcliffe, Academic Registrar at City St George’s University of London, and presented by Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe. And keep an ear out over the break for a special edition of the show. Latest from Belong – students are earning, but what are we learning? Every student on every placement should be paid for their labour The realities of student transfer The OIA rides to the rescue on university restructures Complex and insufficient – Scottish student income doesn’t match the expenditure The Office for Students’ proposed new strategy for 2025–30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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OfS, international, Wales, Scotland 36:16

for 15 weeks siden36:16

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This week on the podcast there’s budget news from both Wales and Scotland - why are governments finding it so hard to stick to commitments on student financial support? Plus OfS has temporarily “closed” its register as the financial crisis intensifies, and Radio 4’s File on Four has been looking at international recruitment. With Beccy Freeman, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) at University of Warwick, Jonathan Grant, Director at Different Angles, Livia Scott, Partnerships Coordinator at Wonkhe, Mike Ratcliffe, Academic Registrar at City St George’s University of London, and presented by Mark Leach, Editor-in-Chief at Wonkhe. File on 4: The International Student Scandal We need to look at representation ratios as well as awarding gaps Hate to say we told you so It’s time for a legislative response to student suicide Another brutal budget in Scotland – for universities and students Wales ditches Diamond and robs students to pay universities OfS temporarily closes entry to the register Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Skills, PTES, transformation 50:46

for 16 weeks siden50:46

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This week on the podcast the government is to “get Britain working” - but what role will higher education play in the plans? Plus there are big divides between international and home students in this year’s PTES, and proposals for a transformation fund to help universities change what they do and how they work. With Shane Chowen, Editor at FE Week, Roscoe Hastings, Director of Teaching Excellence and Enhancement at University of Exeter, Debbie McVitty, Editor at Wonkhe, MIke Ratcliffe, Academic Registrar at City St George’s University of London and presented by Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe. Getting Britain Working (except for students, as usual) How skills, careers, and industrial policy fit together A higher education transformation fund would catalyse university reform Another year, another PTES World Skills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Financial sustainability, cold spots, student housing 50:18

for 17 weeks siden50:18