News Archives - Halpin

“Freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength”: A response to Michelle Donelan and the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill

by 'Teleola Cartwright, Dr Nick Cartwright | Jul 21, 2022 | News

At the end of June, the Right Honourable Michelle Donelan, then Minister of State for Further and Higher Education, sent a chilling letter to higher education providers (HEPs) discouraging them from engaging with equality assurance schemes, calling out the Race...

Introducing the Halpin Research Excellence Team

by Susie Hills | May 9, 2022 | News

The results of REF 2021 will be announced on 12 May 2022. Today individual institutions will receive their results. As with all such exercises, some universities will be disappointed with the outcome while others will have done better than expected. University...

The Government’s response to Augar – 8 things you need to know

by Susie Hills | Mar 1, 2022 | News

Here are the headlines from the government’s response to the Augar review as outlined by Michelle Donelan in a speech to the Centre for Policy Studies on 24th February 2022. This is Part 1 of our commentary, and Part 2 – exploring the risks and opportunities...

Halpin announces partnership with Shakespeare Martineau

by Susie Hills | Jan 27, 2022 | News

Higher education management consultancy Halpin Partnership is pleased to announce that we have formalised our relationship with legal partners Shakespeare Martineau. Shakespeare Martineau is an award-winning full-service law firm, providing legal advice in life and...

3 key points from HE & FE Minister Michelle Donelan’s speech

by Susie Hills | Nov 25, 2021 | News, Strategy & Transformation

Higher & Further Education Minister Michelle Donelan gave a speech at a Times Higher Education event yesterday. She took that opportunity to announce a new approach to Access and Participation. Here are the 4 key points from her speech: 1. Shift from intakes to...

Halpin welcomes Head of Client Services, Rachael Magee

by Rachael Magee | Aug 12, 2021 | News

Halpin is delighted to announce a key appointment in its growth strategy as it welcomes Rachael Magee as Head of Client Services. Rachael joins the higher education management consultancy in September 2021, taking up this newly created role heading up Halpin’s...