The Irish political earthquake could have aftershocks in the north Sinn Féin’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
