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May 2026

Pedagogical State Apparatus
Lars Cornelissen argues that the theory of constructive alignment is not a neutral guideline, but rather centres a particular philosophy of learning …
Dispatch From a Middle Manager
At many British universities, issues from low student recruitment to staff demoralisation are met with the same answer - restructure, centralise and…
Why it’s time to end the marketisation of UK Higher Education
The marketisation of universities in the UK has failed to meet its aims of improving the quality of education while reducing prices.
What’s the future for our universities?
The UK’s current higher education environment is in turmoil as courses close, resources are cut and staff face the constant threat of redundancy. When…
Scabology
What happens when academics decide to go on strike? In this contribution to our Dispatches series, Lorna Finlayson explores the politics of negotiation…
ISRF Book Launches in June 2026: The Matter of Architecture & Taming Egg Donors
Join us in June to celebrate the latest works from ISRF Fellows Paul Dobraszczyk & Anna Molas.
ISRF Newsletter – May 2026
Featured in this edition of the newsletter is a Director's Note on academics at the frontlines of universities in crisis. Also included: upcoming ISRF…

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