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People, Culture and Environment in REF 2029: join the journey

HEPI

In December 2023, in response to input to our Initial Decisions consultation, we published a series of conclusions and importantly included an extension of the assessment period until 2029 to allow more time for institutions to prepare for changes. Minimising burden This is the beginning of an exciting phase in the development of REF 2029.

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Brown University Reinstates Test Requirements

Insight Into Diversity

The new policy will launch with next year’s application cycle, effective for the class of 2029. After months of deliberation, Brown University administrators announced the reinstatement of SAT/ACT testing requirements across the institution.

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Brown plans to become need-blind for international undergraduate students in next admissions cycle

University Business

With generous donors enabling Brown University to achieve a $120 million fundraising goal, Brown plans to become need-blind for all undergraduate international students starting with the Class of 2029, which will arrive on campus in Fall 2025. Read more from Brown University.

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Cleveland State prepares to offer buyouts to faculty, staff amid financial trouble - Amy Morona, Signal Cleveland

Economics and Change in Higher Education

At a faculty senate meeting Wednesday, President Laura Bloomberg repeated that the university must “manage to our reality” – one that now, according to new projections, could see the university enrolling about 13,000 students by 2029.

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Follow the numbers: A look at WWU enrollment rates, budget - HAILEY HOFFMAN, Cascadia Daily

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Higher education institutions across the country are preparing for a drop in enrollment due to a drop in the U.S. By 2029, many universities like Western will experience a “demographic cliff” with a decline in enrollment. By 2029, many universities like Western will experience a “demographic cliff” with a decline in enrollment.

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College Revives Standardized Test Requirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dartmouth College plans to reinstate the standardized test requirement for applicants to the Class of 2029 and beyond, reports The Dartmouth. Lee Coffin The announcement was made via campus-wide email from Dartmouth President Dr. Sian Leah Beilock.

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62% ‘prioritising’ attracting int’l students – report

The PIE News

One in three (35%) say that they are the lowest priority challenge areas now, but 65% say they will become increasingly difficult by 2029. Funding, education and talent follow as the second, third and fourth priorities, but leaders say that the need to adapt to political, technological and regulatory changes will become greater challenges.

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