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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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28 Jun 2022 Ukraine

Signing ceremony confirms 71 ‘twinning’ partnerships now in place between UK and Ukrainian universities

71 partnerships between UK and Ukrainian universities are now in place with eight more nearing formal agreement.

20 Jun 2022 Publications

Managing risks in international research and innovation

Our publication outlines higher education sector guidance on how universities can manage security risks in their international research and innovation.

1 Jun 2022 News

Universities UK calls for urgent resolution on Horizon Europe association

We've called for an urgent resolution to the ongoing discussions about UK access to Horizon Europe, with the future of the EU-UK research scheme ‘close to the precipice’.

Latest events

5 July 2022 Conference

5 July 2022 Conference

Research Culture and Practice Forum

Join us for this free covering research integrity, culture, mental health and wellbeing, career development and more.
6 October 2022 Conference

6 October 2022 Conference

International student recruitment conference 2022

Optimising recruitment from diverse student markets.
28 February - 1 March 2023 Conference

28 February - 1 March 2023 Conference

International higher education forum 2023

Now in its 11th year, the International higher education forum (IHEF) will return in 2023 to discuss some of the most pressing challenges in higher education.

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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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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.

Covid

Throughout the pandemic, teaching and research never stopped.

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Insights and analysis

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

27 Jun 2022 Opinion

How can universities better support trans students?

George Virgo, Trans Officer at the University of Manchester Students’ Union, shares his experience at university.

By George Virgo

30 May 2022 Opinion

In conversation with: Professor Nic Beech on student drug use

How can universities minimise harm by tackling supply, reducing demand and improving support? We sat down with Professor Nic Beech to find out more.

13 May 2022 Explainer

How would proposed reforms impact the economic contribution of universities?

The UK Government's proposals could hit universities in disadvantaged areas the hardest. Danail Popov and Francesco Barcellona from Frontier Economics take a look at the data.

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