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With better coordination we can break down barriers to academic policy engagement

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The Universities Policy Engagement Network has received funding from Research England and ESRC to improve national academic policy engagement infrastructure. Sarah Chaytor explains why this is great news for public policy impact

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How funding policy has affected foundation year provision

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Review of routes If you were wondering where the impetus for this policy intervention originally came from, you have to look back to Philip Augar’s review of post-18 fees and funding back in 2019: We recommend that student finance is no longer offered for foundation years, unless agreed with the OfS in exceptional cases.

Policy 130
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Co-creation of research agendas could strengthen policy research engagement

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Drawing on research on the conditions for effective engagement between research and policy, Georgiana Mihut, Sevda Ozsezer-Kurnuc and Thomas Perry consider whether policymakers should be involved earlier in the creation of research projects

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George Washington University hints at layoffs amid federal policy upheaval

Higher Ed Dive

The private nonprofit is facing an “unsustainable compounding deficit” and uncertainty about research funding, top officials said in a community message.

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Crafting Thoughtful AI Policy in Higher Education: A Guide for Institutional Leaders

Faculty Focus

We propose a multi-faceted strategy for establishing an AI policy that is both mission-reflective and adaptable to the needs of each audience group within the institution. Through best practices, case studies, and expert insights, we outline a step-by-step guide for institutions to craft their AI policies.

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Florida Dreamer Tuition Policy Reversal Threatens $25 Million Economic Impact

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Education advocates and immigration policy experts are warning of significant economic, and workforce impacts following Florida's decision to rescind in-state tuition waivers for undocumented students who graduated from Florida high schools.

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Policy Playbook Highlights Education Equity as Key to Black Advancement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies have unveiled a policy roadmap that places education equity among its top priorities for advancing Black communities in America. This is a pivotal moment for Black Americans," Cox noted.

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