The prime minister repeats pledge to FE amid criticism of his leadership The post Starmer to ‘go much further’ on apprenticeships and SEND after election losses first appeared on FE Week .

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DfE Teaching Blog·higher-ed

From nearly quitting to leading change: Omar’s journey in education

Omar Deria Our education system is strongest when every teacher, leader and student can see themselves represented — and can thrive. This series shares the lived experiences of teachers and leaders from underrepresented…

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DfE Teaching Blog·policy

Creating opportunities, inspiring change: Asma’s path to deputy headship

Asma Baig Our education system is strongest when every teacher, leader and student can see themselves represented — and can thrive. This series shares the lived experiences of teachers and leaders from underrepresented…

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The Guardian Education·higher-ed

Cambridge University seeks deal with Saudi defence ministry despite rights concerns

Senior academics describe the Judge business school’s proposal to provide services and training as ‘horrifying’ Cambridge University’s business school is seeking to provide “leadership development” and “innovation…

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Wonkhe

How can emerging leaders of higher education develop skills in institutional change?

Debbie McVitty and Fiona Lennoxsmith reflect on the structural challenge of higher education change and invite emerging leaders to join a new Wonkhe x Advance HE project on developing leadership change capability for…

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NI Department of Education·policy

Consultation on Leading Together for Excellence: A TransformED NI Strategy for Teacher Professional Learning

Consultation on Leading Together for Excellence: A TransformED NI Strategy for Teacher Professional Learning Respond online maidments Fri, 08/05/2026 - 16:09 11 May 2026 6 July 2026 Email: tpl@education-ni.gov.uk Write…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

From volume to value: rethinking international recruitment strategy

At this year’s International Higher Education Forum (IHEF) , much of the discussion focused on the pressures facing international student recruitment: slowing demand in key markets, rising competition from established…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

30 years on: advancing ELT standards through Malta’s new monitoring framework

Malta is often perceived as a lifestyle destination. How do you respond to the idea that students come more for the experience than for serious study? This is a perception we are very aware of, and in many ways it is…

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The PIE News

The PIEoneer Awards 2026 shortlist revealed

Over the past decade, the awards have become a fixture in the global education calendar, recognising the people and organisations driving innovation, impact and excellence across international education. This year’s…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

Out-galloping the four horsemen of higher education

Universities are facing four modern horsemen of the apocalypse. Technology, geopolitics, job market disruption and changing student values mean it is no longer business as usual. But while things look gloomy, we must…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

“Small violin” for UK university funding woes as sector urged to rebuild trust

Published this week, Shared Institutions: Perspectives on the role of universities in national and local life draws on conversations with senior figures from higher education, politics and civil society. The report sets…

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LSE Business Review·policy

How Indian multinationals are succeeding in emerging markets without major foreign investment

In a world of rising geopolitical risk companies are looking for ways to grow internationally without making large irreversible commitments. Rishiraj Kashyap , Andreas Schotter , Prakash Satyavageeswaran and Elizabeth…

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LSE British Politics and Policy·policy

Local elections signal the end of the Starmer government

No government does well in “mid-term” local elections. But unless polling has been dramatically wrong, the 2026 local elections will be brutal for Labour. Eunice Goes makes the case for why this signals the beginning of…

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The PIE News·higher-ed

Rankings displays do not build social licence, say HE leaders

In an era in which government support is not always solidly displayed for higher education, universities must do more to demonstrate relevance to local communities. Speaking at the Univeristas 21 Leadership Summit in…

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LSE British Politics and Policy·higher-ed

Why the Senedd election matters beyond Wales

Wales is about to hold its first Senedd election under a new closed proportional list voting system. At the same time, Labour could lose its long-standing hold in Wales. Lowri Wilkie , Zoe Fisher , Amy Isham and Andrew…

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University of Cambridge News·higher-ed

Almost a minute to midnight: Cambridge helps launch open course on nuclear weapons as global tensions rise

An open-source online textbook and course on the current state of nuclear weapons, along with possible futures and global annihilation potential, has been launched by the University’s Centre for the Study of Existential…

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EU Commission Press Releases (EAC)

Discours Sénat – colloque leadership féminin

European Commission Discours Paris, 04 May 2026 C'est un honneur pour moi que d'être parmi vous aujourd'hui. Et je veux remercier Myriam Allouche pour avoir pris le temps de m'envoyer une invitation si person...

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LSE British Politics and Policy·policy

What the Mandelson vetting crisis tells us about the civil service

Questioning who is personally responsible has been the focus of much of the discussion around the Mandelson vetting crisis. Joe Martin argues that instead the focus should be on how this reveals failures of the civil…

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SRHE Blog·higher-ed

What will the Office for Students do now?

by Rob Cuthbert SRHE News Editorial, April 2026 The Office for Students has had a significant reset, after it was heavily criticised , not just by the HE sector, but also in a coruscating report by the House of Lords…

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Nuffield Foundation·higher-ed

Why falling birth rates mean big changes for England’s schools

Primary pupil numbers in England are falling fast. A recent National Audit Office (NAO) report warns that without strategic planning, growing demographic decline risks destabilising schools, undermining educational…

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Assistant Headteacher

Education news for this role

Starmer to ‘go much further’ on apprenticeships and SEND after election losses

From nearly quitting to leading change: Omar’s journey in education

Creating opportunities, inspiring change: Asma’s path to deputy headship

Cambridge University seeks deal with Saudi defence ministry despite rights concerns

How can emerging leaders of higher education develop skills in institutional change?

Consultation on Leading Together for Excellence: A TransformED NI Strategy for Teacher Professional Learning

From volume to value: rethinking international recruitment strategy

30 years on: advancing ELT standards through Malta’s new monitoring framework

The PIEoneer Awards 2026 shortlist revealed

Out-galloping the four horsemen of higher education

“Small violin” for UK university funding woes as sector urged to rebuild trust

How Indian multinationals are succeeding in emerging markets without major foreign investment

Local elections signal the end of the Starmer government

Rankings displays do not build social licence, say HE leaders

Why the Senedd election matters beyond Wales

Almost a minute to midnight: Cambridge helps launch open course on nuclear weapons as global tensions rise

Discours Sénat – colloque leadership féminin

What the Mandelson vetting crisis tells us about the civil service

What will the Office for Students do now?

Why falling birth rates mean big changes for England’s schools

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