HEPI poll reveals young undergraduates' views on controversial issues compared to general population
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Summary
New polling from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) surveyed 1,018 undergraduate students aged 18-21 on their views regarding controversial and divisive issues. Conducted between 5-13 May 2026 via Savanta, the research compares student opinions with those of the general adult population. The report, authored by HEPI Chief Executive Nick Hillman OBE, explores whether young undergraduates hold distinctly different views on topical issues compared to the broader public.
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HEPI asked 1,018 undergraduate students aged 18 to 21 for their views on a range of topical issues between 5 and 13 May 2026, via the polling company Savanta.
The results are published in A breed apart? What do young undergraduates think of controversial and divisive issues? (HEPI Policy Note 72) by Nick Hillman OBE, HEPI's Chief Executive.
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