One of the priorities in my role at Buckinghamshire New University has been understanding the current status of the ...

Back in March 2025, I became part of a growing number of professionals whose roles in Higher Education have been made redundant. These are difficult times and the volume of redundancies is deeply ...

Back in March 2025, I became part of a growing number of professionals whose roles in Higher Education have been ...

Over the years, I’ve noticed a change in how we interact with each other, how the media and politicians ‘spin’ ...

Over the years, I’ve noticed a change in how we interact with each other, how the media and politicians ‘spin’ the interaction, and also in the very institutions that shape our experiences – schools ...

In a recent post, I outlined some thoughts about how mainstream online education needs to support SEN learners, exploring how online learning can enhance inclusivity for learners with special ...

Like many currently navigating a career transition, I’ve been spending more time on LinkedIn: connecting with my network and peers, exploring opportunities, tailoring applications to job descriptions, ...

I have written often about the challenges of online learning but for many learners, eg those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), learning remotely is not a fallback or a compromise. It can open up ...

The challenges facing Higher Education today – rising costs, student wellbeing, technological disruption, and the changing political landscape – require bold, adaptive, and people-centred leadership.

The reality of university for many students today is weighed against rising tuition fees, soaring living costs, and an uncertain job market. The traditional idea of higher education as an academic ...

Education, Learning, Leadership, Management – CMALT / FHEA / MLPI – Author of #EdTechBook and #EdTechRations ...

As the year closes, I often take time to think about the events of the year. Sometimes these reflections can be very personal. Other times, like this post, they focus on my observations of UK higher ...