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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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17 March 2023 Podcasts

Podcast: Are universities protecting free speech?

It's easy to talk about the need to promote free speech and academic freedom. But how do universities actually protect free speech day-to-day?

13 March 2023 Publications

University Enterprise Zones: boosting local business

To confront increasing regional inequality, flagging productivity and an ever-widening skills gap, universities and local businesses need to work together better. University Enterprise Zones (UEZs) offer a promising solution.

9 March 2023 Media releases

New polling reveals public perception of international students

New polling, commissioned from Public First by Universities UK, has revealed that the UK public doesn’t see reducing legal migration as a priority compared to other pressing issues, and are not in favour of cutting the number of international students.

Latest events

27 April 2023 Events

27 April 2023 Events

Closing ethnicity awarding gaps 2023

Working to reduce the gap: interventions inside and outside of the classroom - join us online on 27 April 2023
27 April 2023 Webinar

27 April 2023 Webinar

Emerging Futures: Latest international student recruitment insights

Join UUKi and our partners, IDP, as they unveil the latest data, insights and trends in their Emerging Futures series of international student reports. A panel of senior sector experts will discuss the findings and take your questions.
11 May 2023 Events

11 May 2023 Events

Security and risk management in higher education 2023

Join us to discuss developments in best practices and resources to support providers in embedding a culture of security-mindedness. What do providers need to do to protect themselves, their staff and their students?
18 May 2023 Events

18 May 2023 Events

Student drug use in higher education

What is the impact of student drug use on learning; mental health; future job prospects; addiction and student safety? We bring key stakeholders together to share insights into work being done to understand current approaches, reduce harms from drug use and tackle supply.
25 May 2023 Conference

25 May 2023 Conference

Enhancing the student experience 2023

Universities are nothing without their students. Our annual student experience conference addresses the most pertinent issues and challenges our students face.

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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.

Getting Results

Launched in May 2021, our Getting Results campaign showcases the role universities are set to play in the UK’s recovery from Covid-19.

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Supporting universities and students through Covid-19

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

Insights and analysis

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

20 March 2023 Opinion

How can universities support student safety in the night-time economy?

Universities should be places of safety and never fear, says Ammaarah Faisal of Our Streets Now.

By Ammaarah Faisal

16 March 2023 Case studies

How the University of Kent is tackling the cost of living crisis

The University of Kent has been tackling the cost of living crisis through their student food bank, The Campus Pantry. We spoke with Kent Union President Zaid Mahmood about how students can access this service and how other universities can get involved.

8 March 2023 Opinion

Mentally healthy universities: what can leaders do?

University leaders should be courageous and vulnerable in their work on mental health, argues our President, Professor Steve West CBE.

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