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140 universities One voice

We are the collective voice of universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

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Impact of universities: in numbers

Our universities are a national asset. They give opportunities, grow the economy, solve global challenges, and equip graduates with skills for the future. We’ve set out the most compelling evidence behind the impact of universities.

16 May 2023 Media releases

International students boost UK economy by £41.9 billion

New data reveals that the intake of international students in the 2021/22 academic year contributed a huge £41.9 billion to the UK economy.

14 June 2023 Publications

Diversification and strengthening international recruitment practices

International students deliver huge cultural, social, and economic benefits to the UK.

Latest events

10 July 2023 Webinar

10 July 2023 Webinar

Free webinar: How the Graduate visa can help SMEs strengthen their workforce

Find out more about the Graduate visa at this free online event hosted by Universities UK and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
19 October 2023 Conference

19 October 2023 Conference

International student recruitment conference 2023: Sustaining growth, maintaining quality

Join Universities UK International on 19 October as we bring together leaders in international student recruitment to discuss the latest insights, challenges and opportunities in this ever-changing landscape.
1 November 2023 Conference

1 November 2023 Conference

Access, participation and student success conference 2023

Join us on 1 November to get the latest sector updates around widening participation and student success at university
15 November 2023 Conference

15 November 2023 Conference

Research and innovation conference 2023

On Wednesday 15 November, we'll be exploring the latest updates and challenges around higher education research and innovation
21 November 2023 Conference

21 November 2023 Conference

Student experience in higher education: Mental health and wellbeing

On Tuesday 21 November, explore all elements of the student experience in relation to mental health and wellbeing

Impact

463,000 public service workers

Between 2021-2026, universities will train 191,000 nurses, 84,000 medical specialists, and 188,000 teachers.

That's 463,000 public service workers.

Impact of universities: in numbers

Our universities are a national asset. They give opportunities, grow the economy, solve global challenges, and equip graduates with skills for the future. We’ve set out the most compelling evidence behind the impact of universities.

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What do we do?

We work with universities, the government and stakeholders to continue improving the UK's world-leading higher education sector.

Introducing UUK

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Campaigns

Standing with Ukraine

UK universities are partnering with Ukrainian universities to provide urgent, targeted support, both now and beyond the war.

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

Showcasing how twinning partnerships between UK and Ukrainian universities are making a positive difference during this humanitarian crisis.

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Insights and analysis

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

3 July 2023 Insights and analysis

Net zero week: What role do universities have?

1-7 July is Net Zero Week, the UK’s National Awareness Week for driving the country towards net zero.

20 June 2023 Opinion

The lifelong loan entitlement is an opportunity. Let's grab it

With increasing demand for skilled professionals, an aging population and AI creating a technological revolution, individuals will need access to education and training throughout their lives. Our Chief Executive, Vivienne Stern, asks: how can the higher education sector grab this opportunity?

12 June 2023 Explainer

Office for Students' regulation: What improvements can be made?

In March 2023, the Industry and Regulators Committee in the House of Lords launched an inquiry into the work of the Office for Students (OfS). This has been an opportunity to consider how well the OfS’s regulation has been working, where things could be improved, what those improvements would look like, and how they could be achieved.

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