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The voice of 141 universities

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Access to success

Our action plan to break down barriers to opportunity

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Opportunity, growth and partnership: a blueprint for change

How universities can maximise economic growth and opportunity

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Our blueprint for change

We want to create a university sector that's better in 10 years’ time than it is today.

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    Expanding opportunity

    For the UK to thrive, we need to deploy all the talent available to us.

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    Generating local growth

    Universities underpin growth through the skills they teach and knowledge they share.

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    Putting universities on firm financial footing

    The financial sustainability of the university system is not a challenge that can be avoided.

Unis start up the UK

How can universities maximise their contribution to economic growth? We're looking at how universities support the most innovative start-ups, and what's next in this space.

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20 May 2025 News
20 May 2025 News

Universities UK writes to Chancellor on how research can contribute to growth

We've written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, on how the UK's world-leading research system can contribute to economic growth.

12 May 2025 Media releases
12 May 2025 Media releases

Universities UK responds to Immigration White Paper

Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, has responded to proposals put forward in government's Immigration White Paper.

8 May 2025 Data
8 May 2025 Data

How can higher education better deliver on social mobility?

Higher education can be a powerful driver of social mobility, but data shows that significant barriers still remain for people from disadvantaged backgrounds to access and benefit from it.

6 May 2025 Media releases
6 May 2025 Media releases

Universities grip financial crisis – but at what cost to the nation?

New survey reveals the full of extent of cost cutting measures universities are taking following years of frozen tuition fees.

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  • 4 - 5 June 2025 Events

    International Higher Education Forum 2025

    Set in the heart of the Midlands, this two-day conference will cover issues from international research partnerships to student recruitment.

  • 5 June 2025 Conference

    Improving equality in higher education 2025

    Join sector leaders and experts to explore the latest challenges and opportunities in advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) across the sector.

  • 19 June 2025 Conference

    Political Affairs in higher education 2025

    This one-day conference aims to give insights into the current political landscape and forthcoming political priorities for the sector.

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