Policy Manager, Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI). Formerly Teach First Maths & Politics.https://bsky.app/profile/josh-freeman.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/josh-freeman.bsky.social/post/3ltpebyba3c2dAnd that's a wrap! After two years as Policy Manager, I've worked my very last hour on @hepi-news.bsky.social dime. Off to the Office for Students - but not before a much-needed rest!11 Jul 2025 17:23 +0000at://did:plc:otkkbku22q3tv2nphlabdfoc/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltpebyba3c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/josh-freeman.bsky.social/post/3lt55vji74k2mThe HE sector should be following this closely, as in many ways the issue is magnified in HE (students are more experienced, have more independent time to try out tools, and a higher proportion of assessment is coursework based). [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Jul 2025 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:otkkbku22q3tv2nphlabdfoc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt55vji74k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/josh-freeman.bsky.social/post/3lsllool35c2pI'll be leaving @hepi-news.bsky.social in July to pursue a new challenge. That means HEPI needs a new Policy Manager. If you're even thinking of applying, you should: HEPI is one of the best organisations in HE, with a furiously hard-working team and access to a great network. Apply below ⤵️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Jun 2025 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:otkkbku22q3tv2nphlabdfoc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsllool35c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/josh-freeman.bsky.social/post/3lsb4c3aams25It's International Women in Engineering Day, and we've got an important blog up on @hepi-news.bsky.social - photo just for @johnnyrich.com [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Jun 2025 07:57 +0000at://did:plc:otkkbku22q3tv2nphlabdfoc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsb4c3aams25https://bsky.app/profile/josh-freeman.bsky.social/post/3lqutoweq2k2sVery interesting reflections from Paul Temple extending the debate on my report into student protests from February. 'What explains the concentration of encampments at “old” universities, with a particular focus on the high-tariff Russell Group ones?' srheblog.com https://srheblog.com/05 Jun 2025 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:otkkbku22q3tv2nphlabdfoc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqutoweq2k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/josh-freeman.bsky.social/post/3lqml3u3mws2hVery thoughtful piece on by George Bass on @timeshighered.bsky.social this morning. It does a good job of showing the human side of sector cuts - from how teams function in difficult times to setting up future jobs in case of redundancy. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/no-one-safe-vital-front-line-campus-staff-targeted-early-exits02 Jun 2025 10:31 +0000at://did:plc:otkkbku22q3tv2nphlabdfoc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqml3u3mws2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/josh-freeman.bsky.social/post/3lpqko2u6xs24Delighted to have been involved in this with the wonderful Tessa Harrison from GatenbySanderson. Key stats: ➡️Half of vice-chancellors were recruited since 2022 ➡️Most already held a senior role at a HE institution ➡️But those with backgrounds OUTSIDE HE perform best in league tables Read it below: [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 May 2025 07:09 +0000at://did:plc:otkkbku22q3tv2nphlabdfoc/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpqko2u6xs24