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8 Sep 2022 Media releases

President and CEO set out priorities and vision at the Universities UK annual conference in Leicester

More than 300 delegates from across UK higher education gathered today at the University of Leicester for the Universities UK (UUK) annual conference.

8 Sep 2022 News

Our statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

A statement from Professor Steve West CBE, President of Universities UK.

#TwinForHope – The UK universities standing with their counterparts to support Ukraine

The #TwinForHope campaign showcases how twinning partnerships between UK and Ukrainian universities are making a positive difference during this humanitarian crisis.

Latest events

28 September 2022 Webinar

28 September 2022 Webinar

Horizon update September 2022

Join this webinar to hear the latest update on UK participation in Horizon Europe.
6 October 2022 Conference

6 October 2022 Conference

International student recruitment conference 2022

The international student recruitment landscape is ever-changing and UK universities are always facing new and evolving challenges. So, what is the direction of travel in the UK for this important international activity? Join UUKi and IDP Connect as we bring together leaders of international teams at UK universities to explore some of the questions we’re all pondering in this space.
2 November 2022 Events

2 November 2022 Events

Access, participation and student success conference 2022

Join us on Wednesday 2 November as we reflect on the latest sector challenges and how higher education can best deliver on access, participation and student success.
10 November 2022 Events

10 November 2022 Events

Research and innovation conference 2022

How can we continue to build the strength and sustainability of research, development, and innovation in higher education? Join us online on 10 November to find out.
17 November 2022 Events

17 November 2022 Events

Mental health in higher education conference 2022

What are the latest priorities and challenges around mental health and wellbeing affecting university students and staff?

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Universities are at the heart of the Covid-recovery

Universities will help the country bounce back stronger in the next five years.

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We're coordinating national efforts to respond to many of the challenges facing universities.

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Throughout the pandemic, teaching and research never stopped.

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The latest insight, analysis and opinion from a range of voices from the higher education sector.

8 Sep 2022 Speech

Speech by our President, Professor Steve West CBE, at our 2022 Annual Conference

The following speech was given by our President, Professor Steve West CBE at our annual conference 2022, setting out priorities and vision for the sector.

By Professor Steve West CBE

3 Aug 2022 Explainer

Grade inflation: what can universities do about it?

Universities have committed to reversing grade inflation. What does that mean for the higher education sector?

5 Jul 2022 Opinion

Levelling up: why we can't leave London behind

Sophie Cloutterbuck, Director of London Engagement at London Metropolitan University, argues the UK Government’s levelling up agenda must look at inequality in London.

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