Director of Policy at the Higher Education Policy Institute. Foodie, adventurer, mother of two. Proudly Yorkshire. Views my own.https://bsky.app/profile/rstephenson123.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/rstephenson123.bsky.social/post/3mrcpbhgfds2nHEPI are hiring a Communications Manager. If you have comms experience and want to work with an exceptional team in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you! https://www.hepi.ac.uk/about-us/vacancies/23 Jul 2026 11:10 +0000at://did:plc:q2uo7tsnyomqlulvxak3bin4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcpbhgfds2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/rstephenson123.bsky.social/post/3lxhhabe3wc2gHEPI has had a glow-up! Check out the new website here: www.hepi.ac.uk https://www.hepi.ac.uk28 Aug 2025 11:35 +0000at://did:plc:q2uo7tsnyomqlulvxak3bin4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxhhabe3wc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/rstephenson123.bsky.social/post/3lo3r3s6sjc2lWhat does our future workforce look like – and how are universities responding? An @hepi-news.bsky.social blog by Jamie Roberts and Aiste Viduolyte of the @russellgroup.bsky.social https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/05/01/what-does-our-future-workforce-look-like-and-how-are-universities-responding/ c01 May 2025 07:12 +0000at://did:plc:q2uo7tsnyomqlulvxak3bin4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo3r3s6sjc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/rstephenson123.bsky.social/post/3lmtpiebdfc2g'Higher education must continue to prioritise its values and mission: a commitment to evidence as well as to equality and social mobility.' A @hepi-news.bsky.social blog by @omaromalleykhan.bsky.social of TASO. https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/04/11/navigating-higher-education-in-a-changing-landscape/15 Apr 2025 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:q2uo7tsnyomqlulvxak3bin4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmtpiebdfc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/rstephenson123.bsky.social/post/3lmegswxrfs2r'Similarly, the PSHE Association identify the importance of lessons being 'planned and taught by trained, knowledgeable and engaged specialists'. 100% this. An @hepi-news.bsky.social blog by @sarrajenkins.bsky.social https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/04/07/one-step-beyond-a-view-from-a-school/09 Apr 2025 07:12 +0000at://did:plc:q2uo7tsnyomqlulvxak3bin4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmegswxrfs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/rstephenson123.bsky.social/post/3llvh2y4zu22zReflections on free speech - an international student perspective: https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/04/03/free-speech-and-the-university-of-sussex/03 Apr 2025 08:07 +0000at://did:plc:q2uo7tsnyomqlulvxak3bin4/app.bsky.feed.post/3llvh2y4zu22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/rstephenson123.bsky.social/post/3lltififaw22oGreat @wonkhe.bsky.social podcast this week. Forensic discussion on franchising and free speech by @viviennestern.bsky.social and @jonathansimons.bsky.social Well worth a listen.02 Apr 2025 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:q2uo7tsnyomqlulvxak3bin4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lltififaw22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/rstephenson123.bsky.social/post/3lk6ccrxu6s2mICYMI: A cracking @hepi-news.bsky.social blog by Luke Arundel of TASO. Luke explains why planning for 'impact-by-scale' from the starting point of a new initiative is key to progress. https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/03/07/making-an-impact-at-scale/12 Mar 2025 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:q2uo7tsnyomqlulvxak3bin4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6ccrxu6s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/rstephenson123.bsky.social/post/3lk6bwnxwmk2mICYMI: An @hepi-news.bsky.social blog to mark International Women's Day by Prof. Lisa-Dionne Morris. https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/03/08/international-womens-day-the-barriers-facing-black-women-in-academia/12 Mar 2025 09:38 +0000at://did:plc:q2uo7tsnyomqlulvxak3bin4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6bwnxwmk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/rstephenson123.bsky.social/post/3ljzggs6umk2bWhy better paternity leave, more male nurses and men's leadership courses are needed to accelerate action this International Women's Day. My blog for @hepi-news.bsky.social on #IWD2025. https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/03/08/to-accelerate-action-on-gender-equality-we-must-consider-the-both-sides-of-the-coin-iwd2025/10 Mar 2025 11:16 +0000at://did:plc:q2uo7tsnyomqlulvxak3bin4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljzggs6umk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/rstephenson123.bsky.social/post/3ljzge63cqc2bMy latest blog for @hepi-news.bsky.social wraps up the most recent sector thinking on AI. Rebalancing to a skills-first focus will ensure relevance for institutions and their graduates. Thanks to Kortext for the inspiration. https://www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/03/10/will-the-use-of-generative-ai-shift-higher-education-from-a-knowledge-first-system-to-a-skills-first-system/10 Mar 2025 11:14 +0000at://did:plc:q2uo7tsnyomqlulvxak3bin4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljzge63cqc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/rstephenson123.bsky.social/post/3lcivsrduis2nICYMI: Catch up with the HEPI/LSBU Social Mobility Index webinar from earlier this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52_Nj85r78A04 Dec 2024 19:39 +0000at://did:plc:q2uo7tsnyomqlulvxak3bin4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcivsrduis2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/rstephenson123.bsky.social/post/3lbpqsbomrk2tJust a reminder that if young people are to 'earn or learn', those living in rural communities need transport to get to college/apprenticeships/work. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp35r0v7q95o24 Nov 2024 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:q2uo7tsnyomqlulvxak3bin4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbpqsbomrk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/rstephenson123.bsky.social/post/3laz7lzmdtc2c'I swear you should get special consideration marks if you’re on day two of your period for an exam.' I enjoyed this take on Famke's paper: https://thetab.com/2024/11/14/men-do-better-in-exams-women-do-better-in-coursework-heres-the-science-why15 Nov 2024 20:27 +0000at://did:plc:q2uo7tsnyomqlulvxak3bin4/app.bsky.feed.post/3laz7lzmdtc2c