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Podcast: The Wonkhe Show
Episode: OfS chair, employment, skills
Description: This week on the podcast Nottingham Trent VC Edward Peck has been confirmed as the governmentâs candidate for Chair of OfS. But what does his focus on âquality improvementâ and engagement with governing bodies mean for the regulatorâs approachâand how will his skepticism of government bailouts impact struggling institutions?Meanwhile, as the Employment Rights Bill sees significant amendments, we unpack what proposed changes to zero-hours contracts and industrial action rules could mean for universities and students. And with the policy spotlight shifting from âknowledgeâ to âskills,â weâre askingâwhere do universities fit into the UK's economic...