Category: Data
Why Strategic Plans Fail—and What Leaders Can Do Instead
Higher education is facing threats on many fronts in 2026. The disruptive effects of AI, governmental interference, demographic decline, and […]
February 23, 2026
Technical professionals are set to return to staff data collection
After a major review of staff statistics during 2025, HESA plans to reintroduce and alter mandatory workforce reporting for universities. […]
February 19, 2026
What not to do about diversity data and REF
The use of EDI data in REF submissions has been on many minds. Working with EDI data is, broadly speaking, […]
February 6, 2026
“Data steward” is just one of the missing 21st-century professions that universities could be creating
Every day, we generate data simply by living our lives – from the apps tracking our morning run to the […]
February 5, 2026
Study visits to Uzbekistan rise 54% in 2025
According to Uzbekistan’s National Statistics Committee, 37,200 foreign citizens visited the country for educational purposes between January and November 2025, […]
February 2, 2026
Sparking civic engagement as we approach America’s 250th
Key points: Imagine students who understand how government works and who see themselves as vital contributors to their communities. That’s […]
January 23, 2026
Why K-12 educators need data literacy, not just data
Key points: Walk into any data meeting at a K-12 school today, and you’ll likely see a familiar scene: educators […]
January 20, 2026
Nigerian student interest in the US falls by 50%
Search interest in America among Nigerians dropped immediately following the announcement of the US travel ban in December 2025, with levels more than […]
January 16, 2026
US international master’s enrolments to fall by 15%
The predicted drop means there are 64,000 fewer than expected master’s students enrolled in US institutions in 2025/26 than previously anticipated, following […]
January 9, 2026