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142 universities One voice

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

Featured

30 October 2023 Publications

Universities powering the NHS

Our position paper and case studies on how universities will be central to educating the NHS healthcare workforce of the future.

By John de Pury

14 November 2023 Publications

Universities improving graduate employment: case studies

Are some graduates going on to do non-graduate jobs? Evidence we’ve collected from interviews with universities careers services shows many have in fact seen an improvement in graduate employment.

12 October 2023 Media releases

UUK statements and resources related to conflict in the Middle East

Universities UK responds to escalating conflict in the region.

Latest events

18 January 2024 Conference

18 January 2024 Conference

Universities, sustainability and the climate emergency 2024

Join us for this online event to get the latest updates on universities' role in addressing the climate emergency, developments from the past year, and looking ahead.
30 January 2024 Conference

30 January 2024 Conference

Driving up participation in Horizon Europe

With UK association to Horizon Europe due to take effect at the start of 2024, Universities UK International and the UK Research Office are planning to hold an in-person event on 30 January 2024 focused on driving up UK participation.
8 February 2024 Conference

8 February 2024 Conference

Tackling violence, harassment and hate incidents 2024

Join us in February for this comprehensive update on the latest insights and evidence on tackling violence, harassment and hate incidents in higher education.
20 February 2024 Conference

20 February 2024 Conference

Global mobility conference 2024

Join Universities UK International (UUKi) and fellow global mobility professionals at Health Innovation One, Lancaster University, for the return of a conference dedicated to all things mobility and international experience.
23 April 2024 Conference

23 April 2024 Conference

Closing ethnicity awarding gaps 2024

On 23 April, join us in London for a day of exploring where the sector is at with addressing ethnicity awarding gaps, and what the future can look like.

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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About us

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

We are the collective voice of the UK's universities.

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What we do

Universities UK International

We’re the collective voice of UK universities on the international stage.

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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.

30 November 2023 Explainer

What can universities do after COP28?

With COP28 aiming for a renewed focus on youth and education, we are taking a moment to review the progress our members have made on climate and sustainability, and the ambitious work happening across the sector on climate education.

By Abigail Whiteley

25 September 2023 Explainer

How do universities make sure teaching is excellent?

This week, the Office for Students (OfS) will publish the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) awards. Policy Manager Charlotte Snelling reflects on how universities take part in the TEF.

7 September 2023 Insights and analysis

Our policy priorities

Following consultation with our policy networks, Board and other stakeholders, we're setting out our policy priorities for a thriving university sector ahead of the next general election.

Stay up to date with our work

Our monthly updates are a great way for you to stay up to date with our work, events, and higher education news.