Activities Of Higher Education Institutions Research Articles

Legislative and Regulatory Support of Higher Education Institutions in Ukraine

The purpose of the article is to highlight the legislative and regulatory support for the activities of higher education institutions in Ukraine and to outline the prospects for its improvement. Research methodology. The article uses general and special research methods aimed to highlight the legislative and regulatory support for the activities of higher education institutions, situational and action analysis of legal regulation, analytical monitoring of legislative and regulatory acts and publications on the topic of research. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the generalisation of theoretical knowledge regarding the regulation of legal relations in the field of educational services, updating of regulatory and legal documents and outlining of the main tasks for improving the legislative and regulatory framework for ensuring the quality of higher education. Conclusions. As a result of the analysis of the legislative and regulatory framework of Ukraine, which regulates the activities of higher education institutions, it is shown that important directions of its further development are reforming, modernisation, introduction of new standards and creation of healthy competitiveness in the international arena. The author outlines the trends in the development of higher education sector, the main challenges and the main shortcomings in the system of legal regulation, in particular, the financial problem — reduction of the state budget and the special fund; financing of the educational sector on the basis of the excess principle leads to problems of reduction of higher education institutions, falling prestige of the scientific and teaching profession, and departure of leading scientists abroad. It is determined that promising areas for improving higher education are the introduction of innovations and implementation of the Strategy for the Development of Higher Education of Ukraine for 2021-2031 in the field of higher education institutions. This is, first of all, the real academic autonomy of higher education institutions, which, among other things, gives higher education institutions the opportunity to develop educational and research programmes themselves. Key words: legislative and regulatory framework, higher education, higher education institutions, quality of education, Constitution of Ukraine, Law of Ukraine "On Higher Education", Law of Ukraine "On Education".

Information Technologies in Educational Management: Cultural Dimensions

The purpose of the article is to investigate the role of information technologies in educational management and their cultural manifestation. The research methodology involves the use of an interdisciplinary approach, as well as a set of methods: analytical, synthetic, cultural, which will allow a comprehensive consideration of the given issues and formulate reasonable conclusions. The scientific novelty lies in the systematic generalisation of educational management and its main development trends based on the influence of information technologies, as well as the identification of cultural intentions, taking into account the formation of the creative environment of higher education institutions. Conclusions. Digital information technologies are actively involved in the introduction into the educational sphere and its transformation, directly changing the algorithms of educational management and, in general, the principles of management activities in higher education institutions. Numerous technical capabilities have created a parallel virtual space where not only information is exchanged, but also other important activities take place: unlimited communication, self-representation, value transmission, and functional professional orientation in various spheres of activity, which determine the principles of organising society's life activities. Information technologies as a polymodal information and socio-cultural space undoubtedly act a subject of influence in the functioning of the educational sphere of society, actively generating new meanings, value orientations, professional competences and guidelines for society. Accordingly, systemic educational management should be based on information technologies that will facilitate the adoption of adequate management decisions within the framework of the formation of a humanistic educational paradigm, where one of the important factors is the principle of cultural creativity of the educational and socio-cultural space. Key words: information technologies, higher education institutions, educational management, cultural creativity.

Потенциал студенческой молодежи высших образовательных учреждений как фактор влияния на экономику Республики Крым

Geographical location, natural resource potential, landscape and climatic conditions, health resort treatment, beach recreation, cultural and historical traditions define the Russian Crimea as one of the most popular do-mestic tourism destinations. Along with this, the peninsula is also an important regional center of education and science. The authors examined the state of the republic's higher education system and its impact on the eco-nomic sphere, emphasizing student youth as the main subject capable of making a significant contribution to the economic development of the region. In this regard, the task was set to investigate the potential of the stu-dent population studying in higher educational institutions of the Republic of Crimea, and their involvement in the socio-economic, labor and innovation spheres of the region. The article contains analytical data on the ac-tivities of higher educational institutions operating in the territory of the Republic, a brief review of educational programs, achievements in the field of scientific research. The authors point out the changes in the system of higher education of the peninsula, positively affecting its economic, social and cultural development.

Analysis of the marketing role and place for educational services promotion: innovative aspect

The article is aimed at exploring ways to introduce an innovative approach to the marketing of educational services. The authors analyse the current state of marketing educational services on the example of the Ukrainian market of higher education services. The main ways to ensure the competitiveness of educational services through the formation of a unique competitive advantage are assessed. The main objectives of educational marketing are defined: to provide a higher education institution with modern innovative tools for researching the demand for educational services; to develop and implement advanced concepts for providing quality educational services in the educational market, etc. A significant diversity and ambiguity or lack of a universal definition of the key concepts of educational marketing have been identified. The author’s own definition of the concept of “educational service” as a specific product that can satisfy the need of people to acquire certain knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies for their further application in professional activities is proposed. The author also defines an educational service as a process (activity) of an educational institution to create an educational product. It is determined that educational services are transformed into human capital in the process of their use. It is proved that the effectiveness of the introduction of modern innovations in educational marketing directly depends on the processes of forming a highly competitive market for educational services, as well as on the development of its infrastructure, adaptation of legislation to European practices, and on economic, moral, other social and institutional foundations that should ensure the competitiveness of higher education institutions and have a positive impact on the development of higher education in general. Therefore, the prospects for further research by the authors will be to conduct a factor analysis of the impact of innovation activities of higher education institutions on the promotion of educational services and their further development in a competitive environment. Keywords: competitiveness, good, higher education institution, marketing environment, product of educational activity.

Current issues of modern higher education: International-legal experience

New realities pose challenges to higher education institutions and force them to choose consumer demand. Such a situation encourages higher education institutions to constantly improve the educational services provided and increase their level of competitiveness, and therefore take into account foreign experience. With this in mind, it is significant to analyze the international legal experience of reforming higher education, as well as current issues of modern higher education. The purpose of the work is to characterize the current state of higher education in foreign countries and to identify key trends and problematic issues in this field. The research methodology includes such methods as the induction method, the deduction method, the comparative method, the system method, the relativistic method, and the axiological method. As a conclusion of the conducted research, the tasks and main problematic aspects of the regulation of higher education are defined. The state and aspects of state regulation of the activities of higher education institutions of the leading countries of the world, in particular in the USA, Great Britain, Finland, Denmark, Germany, and other countries, were studied. Problematic issues of regulation of higher education are singled out, in particular the issue of decentralization, in particular, attention is paid to the role of scientific research and financial support of the own research base of higher education institutions. As a result, the key areas that can be used to transform the higher education system of Ukraine and implement better foreign experiences have been determined.

Mastery of modern technologies in higher education institutions as a basis for the work of a future media specialist

In the era of modernisation, mastering modern technologies and innovative working methods is an important aspect of any business. Modern technologies are no less relevant in the work of future directors, because, having mastered them, a specialist can adapt to modern professional trends and improve the quality of their projects. The purpose of this study was to cover the aspects of the use of modern technologies in the training of future directors and to prove that mastering them is necessary for successful professional activity. To fulfil this purpose, the methods of analysis and synthesis, comparison, generalisation, induction and deduction were used. The study revealed the need to use innovative technologies in the work of modern specialists, namely in the activities of future directors. The paper described the specific features of preparing future directors for professional activity in higher education institutions. The study analysed aspects of directing activity in the era of modernisation. The authors described modern technologies and the possibilities of their application in filmmaking. The importance of modern technologies for future specialists in terms of distance education and blended education was covered. The authors described the prospects for the development of film and theatre art if future directors use modern technologies. Positive and negative aspects of the use of modern technologies in filmmaking were covered. Recommendations for improving the process of mastering modern technologies in higher education institutions were provided. It was concluded that future directors need to master modern technologies to develop Ukrainian theatre and cinema. The results of this study can be used by the management of art higher education institutions to develop curricula, by teachers to improve the educational process, and by students when studying and preparing for professional activities.

CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING TQM IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

The successful implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) in the higher education (HE) system has been a highly debated and contentious subject. However, small effect of TQM tools was implemented in non-academic activities of HE institutions. They are mainly concentrated on practices which are bill payments, registration and purchase activities. The significant factors of TQM such as curriculum development, teaching staff competency and grants are being ignored by HE institutions. Therefore, it is important to take these aspects into account for the successful implementation of TQM.

MODELING THE APPROACHES TO MANAGING JOINT CO-OP INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

The paper offers an overview and an in-depth analysis of a management framework for developing cooperation between international higher education institutions. Given the key areas and strategic opportunities from the international higher education institution partnership, the study has identified the specifics of international cooperation that can affect the performance efficiency of international activities of higher education institutions along with providing a better focus on the range of mechanisms that can be adopted to boost cooperation between international higher education institutions to increase their efficiency. In addition, the study explores the validity prospects for the above management mechanism as an effective toolkit to enhance HEI global competitiveness. The research findings demonstrate that a higher education system, in the narrow sense, is a set of organizations (institutions) that produce (provide) educational services to individuals (consumers) who pursue higher education. From this perspective, the higher education system includes institutions of higher education, as well as other organizations: licensing, certification and accreditation bodies and research institutions that carry out analytical research in the area of higher education development; monitoring organizations – to maintain higher education quality assurance; media; NGOs; donor organizations. In this context, the primary objective of the education system is to gain maximum effectiveness and efficiency of educational activities. Apart from the above, this paper seeks to explore the effects from education internationalization, thus demonstrating that this process is critical in terms of fostering harmonization of different education systems (at the global level, as well as in the nation-wide settings). The study also asserts that education internationalization creates favourable environment to effective implementation of the goals of sustainable development, in particular those related to human capital development through education. Within the framework of this research, sustainable development of society in the context of higher education and science internationalization and global progress of humanity as well as the institutionalization transformations in political, economic and social domains is viewed as a holistic and multi-level interaction of economies, societies, states, social institutions, cultures, peoples, nations, worldviews, etc. that ultimately affects both the national models of education and science, as well as translates into a change of the global educational and research paradigm.

An exploration of communication skills development for student diagnostic radiographers using simulation-based training with a standardised patient: UK-based focus-group study

IntroductionCommunication is an essential skill for all healthcare professionals but is particularly challenging for diagnostic radiographers since their role involves conveying extensive information within a relatively short amount of time. One method to develop communication skills in radiography is through simulation-based training using high fidelity simulation activities. The use of video recording for reflection and debriefing are also important elements that can be utilised to enhance learning. The aim of this project was to explore student radiographers’ experiences of a simulation-based activity utilising a standardised patient designed to aid development of communication skills. MethodsFifty-two undergraduate 3rd year diagnostic radiography students at a single Higher Education Institution undertook a simulation roleplay exercise with an expert by experience (EBE) who acted in an anxious manner in order to challenge the student's communication skills following the simulation, students received a debrief session where detailed feedback was provided from the EBE and an academic. Students were also able to watch their video of the simulation and reflect. Students were invited to participate in a focus group to discuss their experience and the learning they had developed and 12 students participated. Transcribed material from the focus groups was thematically analysed to deduce themes of learning developed and ways to improve for future simulations. FindingsSix main themes were identified from the thematic analysis of the transcripts from 12 diagnostic radiography students. These were patient care, radiographer's role and responsibilities, personal development, feelings, fidelity, and pedagogy. The themes represented the key learning points expressed by students and also aspects of the simulation which could be improved.Overall, the simulation provided a positive learning experience for the students. Having a video recording of the scenario was regarded as beneficial to enable a depth of reflection on non-verbal communication skills, which would be beneficial in future simulation scenarios. Students were aware that even though they used appropriate language their overall manner affected the interaction with the expert by experience more significantly. Students also considered methods to improve their communication if they encountered a similar patient interaction in their future practice. ConclusionThere is great potential for simulation-based training in developing communication skills for diagnostic radiography students. EBEs are a vital addition to simulation and educational activities in Higher Education Institutions and should be involved with the design of simulation activities also, as they can bring unique patient insight.

An Investigation of Digital Transformation Activities of Higher Education in Türkiye

This study aimed to examine the digital transformation activities of universities. The document analysis method was used in the study, one of the qualitative research methods. In this context, the websites of 207 universities were examined using the "Digital transformation activities form of universities" developed by the researchers. The data were analyzed by content analysis method. As a result of the analysis, six broad themes, also called dimensions in the current study, emerged, such as research, education, culture, process, technology, and community service regarding digital transformation activities of higher education institutions. Infrastructure studies, educational activities for research and supply and the use of smart systems to provide various cooperation opportunities are discussed within the scope of the research dimension. There are online scientific studies, online education programs, digital resources, and open access opportunities in the education dimension. As for the culture dimension, online manager activities for corporate culture, training of trainers, culture-arts and scientific activities took place. With the transfer of business processes to the digital environment, corporate promotion and communication activities were included in the process dimension. In the technology dimension, smart systems, smart campus applications and innovative technologies took place. Finally, the scope of community service compromised related units, university-industry cooperation activities and social activities. As a result, universities carry out activities to support processes such as education, research, management, and cooperation and to realize them in digital environments. For this purpose, it can be said that they perform effective and efficient processes by using various intelligent systems.

Gender Fair Participation for Girls in Co-Curricular Activities (CCA): Barriers and Enablers in Pakistan’s Education

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) are the part of the students’ life and a way of developing a student holistically. There are different studies which showed that the participation of girls in sports is lower than the boys. Low participation indicates that there are some reasons behind this. As females are an equal and important component of society, therefore, it is essential to enhance the participation of girls in sports for their health and brighter future. The main purpose of the study was to explore the restraining factors in equal gender participation in co-curricular activities in higher education institutions in Sargodha-Pakistan. The current study was mixed method in nature. The population was consisted of all girls who were studying in general public universities of Punjab province. A total of three hundred girls were selected as sample for collecting quantitative data while eight girls were selected for collecting qualitative data. Respondents were selected by multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collected through self-generated questionnaire having forty seven statements and through interview protocol having seven questions. Quantitative data were analysed through SPSS while interviews were analysed through thematic analysis. Percentage, independent sample t-test and one way ANOVA were used for quantitative data analysis. Both the results and discussion visibly showed that there exists familial, institutional and societal barriers involved in equal and fair gender participation of girls in co-curricular. It is recommended that higher education institutions should play their role in making strategic reforms to overcome such barriers which are restraining factors for all girls that make them hesitant to participate in co-curricular activities in universities in Pakistan.

LEGAL REGULATION OF THE USE OF FINANCIAL CONTROL TOOLS FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

The issue of financing higher education institutions plays an important role in the development of every society. The purpose of the article is to improve the legal regulation of the use of financial control tools for public administration of higher educational institutions. The main methods that were used in the research are: methods of comparative analysis, to compare normative acts of Ukraine, which regulate the use of financial control tools for public administration of higher education institutions; methods of analysis and synthesis, generalization methods and others. The article analyzes the main models of financial control over education funding: Anglo-Saxon and continental models. To evaluate the effectiveness of the funds spent by the state on the proposed mechanism of public administration of higher education institutions with financial control tools, which includes: a mechanism for evaluating the scientific activity of higher education institutions; the IT audit mechanism of the grounds for the formation of a state order for the training of students by institutions of higher education; the mechanism of financial control over the distribution of budget funds depending on the results of the scientific activity of the institution of higher education. A mechanism of public administration of higher education institutions with financial control tools has been developed, which includes such basic elements as: purpose, tasks, objects and subjects, main structural components. The main directions of interaction between subjects of the mechanism of public administration of higher education institutions with financial control tools have been established. Directions for establishing the relationship between normative acts of Ukraine on issues of public administration of institutions of higher education and instruments of financial control have been developed.

Social, Psychological, Professional and Academic Features of the Use of Social Media in the Activities of Higher Education Institutions

Social, Psychological, Professional and Academic Features of the Use of Social Media in the Activities of Higher Education Institutions

EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION AS A RESOURCE FOR TRAINING FUTURE TEACHERS FOR INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES

The article highlights the theoretical and applied aspects of the transformation of the processes of building an appropriate educational environment in a higher education institution. The content of the concept of "educational environment" and its structural organization as a resource for training future teachers for innovative activities in institutions of higher education has been clarified. The content of the macro, meso, and micro levels of the formation of the educational environment as a resource for preparation for innovative activity is determined. The components of the structural organization of the educational environment as a resource for training future teachers for innovative activities in higher education institutions are analyzed. The personal component involves active inclusion in the educational process of all participants in the educational process. The axiological component involves aligning the vision, strategy, values, rituals and symbols with the innovative trends within the corporate culture of the higher education institution. The substantive component involves the updating of educational and professional training programs for future teachers by including extracurricular activities and preparation for competitions, social projects that regulate the harmonious interaction of the subjects of the educational process. The activity component involves the generalization of experience and the adaptation of forms, methods, means, and technologies for the implementation of innovative activities through the communication styles of the subjects of the educational process at all levels within formal and informal collectives. The resource component provides for the creation of the material and technical infrastructure of the higher education institution. Summarizing the above, an important task in institutions of higher education is the creation of conditions for the development of an appropriate educational environment, which contributes to the formation of the personality of a future specialist capable of realizing, producing and applying innovative products in his/her own pedagogical activity

Universities in times of war: Challenges and solutions for ensuring the educational process

Educational activities of higher education institutions located in the war zone are undergoing significant changes, particularly in Ukraine. This study aims to generalize the experience of the National University “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic,” Ukraine, in ensuring the continuity of the digital services of the educational process and generate recommendations for countering threats arising under the influence of active hostilities.49% of students are residents of Zaporizhzhia, and 40% live in the occupied territories. Most students were forced to move to safer locations or even abroad. Still, some of them remained in the occupation (due to the strict regime by the occupiers, they could not move to the territory controlled by Ukraine). About 5% of students temporarily or entirely stopped their studies. The city of Zaporizhzhia is under constant fire from the occupying forces, so academic staff is dynamically relocating to safer regions. The university constantly responds to the situation at the front and implements measures to continue educational activities in these conditions, relying on digital services. To minimize the impact of war threats and ensure the continuity of digital services, the university administration guarantees protection against power outages of all elements of the digital infrastructure, providing backup Internet communication channels and creating a distributed information base. National University “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic” continues to further expand its information services library, improving the quality of the educational process in war conditions.

Development factors of project management in Kazakhstani universities

The trend of growing interest in project management as a tool to improve the competitiveness of organisations refers in full extent to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), which due to their educational function should ensure the advanced implementation of project management in the management processes of their own activities. The state policy in the field of project management promotion defines new challenges for effective management and for the education sector. The large-scale modernization of public administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan based on project management, in turn, poses the task of modernizing the management systems of HEIs. In addition, the changed conditions of the geopolitical situation dictate the necessity of applying modern management technologies. The purpose of the research is to study the peculiarities of project management development in HEIs in Kazakhstan. General scientific methods – analysis, synthesis, generalization are used as research methods. The results of the study contribute to the study of aspects of project management implementation and the development of technology of project management implementation in HEIs. For a comprehensive study of the subject of research, it is important to systematize the elements affecting the functioning of HEIs in Kazakhstan, in two planes: internal and external. In order to solve this issue, the external and internal factors of project management development in HEIs of Kazakhstan are formulated, the generalization of experience on interaction with HEIs of Union of Project Managers of the Republic of Kazakhstan is presented, the experience of Kazakh National Agrarian Research University is highlighted. The tasks for HEIs, the main directions of interaction between the universities and the professional project community are determined. The identification of external and internal factors affecting the activities of HEIs in Kazakhstan will allow adjusting the objectives of the university development.

ЦИФРОВАЯ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИЯ СИСТЕМЫ ВЫСШЕГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ

The subject of the study is the digital transformation of the higher education system. The purpose of the study is to assess the impact of the development of digital and information technologies on the educational services market. The objectives of the study are to analyze current economic and technological trends affecting the transformation of the educational services market; to assess the impact of the development of digital information technologies on the quality of educational services of higher education; to identify changes in the nature and forms of education, requirements for professional skills and abilities; to identify the risks of digitalization for the higher education system. The novelty of the research lies in the author's approach to the definition of the concept "digital educational environment" and it essence. Conclusions: identified trends in the development of the education system allowed us to identify a number of problems associated with an insufficient level of infrastructure, disrupted communication between higher education institutions and employers, slow introduction of technologies into the digital activities of higher education institutions, etc.

Formation of digital communication in the organizational and pedagogical activity of the university

Problem statement. The active development of digital technologies has had a serious impact on the field of education and led to the formation of a new information and communication environment at universities. Within the framework of the study, the features of the formation of digital communication of organizational and pedagogical activity of a modern university were considered. Methodology. The main methods chosen are a SWOT analysis of opportunities and threats associated with the introduction of the digital environment at the university, and a sociological survey to assess the attitude of all participants in the educational process to the digitalization of the university. Results. The study of the process of digital communication of the university's activities made it possible to design a pilot communication model of organizational and pedagogical activity of the university in a new digital environment. The trends in the development of the knowledge society focused on the activities of higher educational institutions and the sphere of educational services are also identified. The main provisions in the field of the processes of formation of elite consciousness and professional domestic elite capable of continuing the development of progress have been formed. Conclusion. The proposed pilot version of modeling the digital environment of the university helped to formulate the basic requirements for the organization of higher school activities and highlight the current directions of development: activation of innovative and creative potential of students, scientific and project activity of the teaching staff, improvement of the competence-based professional level of training of personnel and employees of the university, contributing, among other things, to personal development and increased labor efficiency. This strategy will help the university become a brand and take a stable position in a competitive environment, create stable economic development, and, as a result, expand partnerships, scientific and educational projects that give the right to enter the modern socio-cultural space of the country and the world.

Role of State Authorities in Improving the Strategic Planning of the Activity of Higher Education Institutions in Kazakhstan

The article discusses the role of state authorities in improving the strategic planning of the activity of higher educational institutions in Kazakhstan. The main research methods were SWOT-analysis and the method of document analysis, which showed that in the strategic planning of Kazakhstani higher educational institutions, strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats can be identified. At the same time, there are several more weaknesses in it than strengths, therefore this activity needs to be improved. The success of its modernization depends on the efforts of the higher educational institutions themselves, as well as on the support of the authorized state authorities, for whose activity recommendations have been proposed aimed at improving their work in this matter. Мақалада Қазақстандағы жоғары оқу орындарының қызметін стратегиялық жоспарлауды жетілдірудегі мемлекеттік органдардың рөлі талқыланады. Негізгі зерттеу әдістері SWOT-талдау және құжаттарды талдау әдісі болды, бұл қазақстандық университеттердің стратегиялық жоспарлауында күшті және әлсіз жақтарын, мүмкіндіктер мен қауіптерді анықтауға болатынын көрсетті. Сонымен қатар оның күшті жақтарынан гөрі бірнеше әлсіз жақтары бар, сондықтан бұл белсенділікті жақсарту қажет. Оны жаңғыртудың табыстылығы университеттердің өздерінің күш-жігеріне, сондай-ақ қызметі бойынша осы мәселедегі жұмысын жақсартуға бағытталған ұсынымдар ұсынылатын уәкілетті мемлекеттік органдардың қолдауына байланысты. В статье рассматривается роль государственных органов в совершенствовании стратегического планирования деятельности высших учебных заведений Казахстана. Основными методами исследования послужили SWOT-анализ и метод анализа документов, показавшие, что в стратегическом планировании казахстанских вузов можно выделить сильные и слабые стороны, возможности и угрозы. Вместе с тем слабых сторон в нем несколько больше, чем сильных, потому данную деятельность необходимо совершенствовать. Успех ее модернизации зависит от усилий самых вузов, а также от поддержки уполномоченных государственных органов, для деятельности которых предложены рекомендации, направленные на совершенствование их работы в этом вопросе.

The impact of teaching on third mission activities of higher education institutions: evidence from the UK

ABSTRACT This study analyses the effect of a change of focus in a traditional mission (teaching) of higher education institutions (HEIs) on the variety and intensity of knowledge exchange (KE) activities. In doing so, it bridges two partially disconnected streams of the literature in science and innovation focusing on HEI missions and heterogeneity in HEI KE activities. The work relies on a longitudinal dataset from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) comprising information on publicly funded research projects over the 2006–2013 period. Our identification strategy exploits the change in tuition fees following a 2012 reform to proxy for the increased attention to the teaching mission of English and Welsh HEIs compared to other HEIs in the UK. Results show a strong negative effect of the increase in tuition fees on the variety and intensity of KE activities by English and Welsh HEIs. Following the reform, applications for competitive research funding by English and Welsh HEIs did not change in terms of grant length, value and the number of collaborating partners.