Higher Education Blog

Welcome to our blog series written especially for Higher Education. We’ve been working hard on it and we hope you like it and find it useful. If you want to add your voice to any of the blogs then we encourage you to add your comments after the blog. We want to hear your thoughts!

We will be publishing several blogs a month – some written by us, and some written by you. We’re looking for guest writers from the world of Higher Education to write about anything that is of interest and relevance to you. If you would like to get involved and write a blog that we can publish here, please complete this form.

Time for a Reset?

13th September 2021

Libby Homer

Libby Home considers what the last 18 months have taught libraries and whether it's time for a reset on how things are run.

Content is not King

23rd August 2021

Ale Armellini

Ale Armellini discusses the concerns with the idea of delivering content in a HE setting.

It’s Not a Simple Shift Back: Tips on How To Cope With the Return to Work

16th August 2021

Dr Yasuhiro Kotera

Given that social distancing and Covid restrictions have now come to an end, the University of Derby’s Academic Lead in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Psychology, Dr Yasuhiro Kotera, looks at the top tips for those who are returning to work.

The Value of Olympic Intellectual Property

9th August 2021

Andy Nolan

In this blog, Andy Nolan looks at how robust IP rights underlie the Olympics on every level.

Five Reasons to Value the Academic Library

2nd August 2021

Becky Owen

With the recent lockdowns, ongoing pandemic and the digitisation of most resources, it’s easy to forget about the physical library. In this blog post we’re listing 5 reasons to value the academic library and why it’s still a huge part of the campus and university life.

Making Copies With CLA Education Licence

20th July 2021

Margret Heiligenstadt

Find out who you can make copies for under the CLA Higher Education Licence.

Mind the Gap: A Platforms Problem

5th July 2021

Sunny Dhillon

Sunny Dhillon discusses the trials and tribulations of finding a a remote teaching platform to suit everyone.

The creative industries matter to London, Yorkshire and the nation

28th June 2021

Diana Beech & Peter O'Brien

Written for HEPI, Dr Diana Beech and Dr Peter O'Brien look at the importance of creative higher education courses and their vitality to the long-term success of the UK economy.