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The dawning of NewDLHE: An update on progress
For the last 18 months, we have been conducting a major review of the data we collect about the outcomes of graduates. We are pleased to announce that we will be publishing our final design on Monday 6 March. Here, we provide some updates on the project.
BlogDepartmental demographics of academic staff
In 2015/16 Engineering & technology departments had both the highest proportion of non-UK nationality academic staff and the lowest proportion of female academic staff. Education departments conversely employed the lowest proportion of non-UK nationals and the highest proportion of women.
Staff in Higher Education 2015/16 and Higher Education Statistics for the United Kingdom 2015/16 provide data on HE staff broken down by demographic and contract characteristics.Say hello to our new open data champions
Our new open data champions will lead the way in widening access to our datasets. They’ll work closely with you, as sector colleagues, to refine and implement agreed plans. And as these plans are rolled out, they’ll support you to make the most of our data in its new open format.
BlogDegree Apprenticeships: Supporting the changing landscape
Degree Apprenticeships are set to grow substantially in the next few years. We have been working to streamline the process of submitting apprenticeship student data in order to reduce the burden on HE providers.
BlogFinal version of the Collection Design Project
The final version of the Collection Design Project, Version 3, has now been published at https://www.hesa.ac.uk/innovation/data-futures/collection-design/version-three.
After this phase the model will move into the Detailed Design Phase of the Data Futures programme.
Changes and trends in the student population
Proportions of science students and disabled students rise, while proportions of older and part-time students fall. HESA publications Students in Higher Education 2015/16 and Higher Education Statistics for the United Kingdom 2015/16 provide information on personal characteristics and study activities of students in the UK.
Higher education undergraduate student enrolments and qualifications obtained at alternative providers in England 2015/16
This Statistical First Release (SFR) provides details of undergraduate student enrolments and qualifications obtained at APs in England that have successfully completed the designation process for the academic year 2015/16.
Open data licence: CC-BY-4.0Widening participation summary: UK Performance Indicators 2015/16
This UK Performance Indicators release focuses on participation rates among those from underrepresented backgrounds and those in receipt of disabled students’ allowance (DSA).
Open data licence: CC-BY-4.0Moving forward with open data - our strategy
Today we publish our Open Data Strategy 2017-2021. The strategy has been developed following a public consultation, the results of which strongly endorsed our aim to publish as much of our data as possible as open data by 2021. The strategy document details the key actions and timescales that will ensure we achieve that aim.
HESA response to the Bell review of HE sector agencies
The Review of Sector Agencies carried out by Universities UK and GuildHE acknowledges the importance of reliable data in providing assurance and accountability to stakeholders, and the valuable role that HESA plays in providing this.