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Universities UK is the voice of universities, helping to maintain the world-leading strength of the UK university sector and supporting our members to achieve their aims and objectives.

What we do

Universities UK is the collective voice of 136 universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Who we are

Who we represent, our senior team, and our policymaking and governance structures.

Our members

Our members are the vice-chancellors or principals (executive heads) of universities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Working for Universities UK

We offer great opportunities for people interested in working in a membership organisation for the higher education sector.

Universities UK International

Universities UK International promotes and represents UK universities abroad.

Woburn House Conference Centre

Universities UK is based at Woburn House, Tavistock Square which is also the home of Woburn House Conference Centre, a suite of eight spaces suitable for a range of events from meetings to conferences and dinners.

Partnerships and associated organisations

We work with many other organisations to support and promote the UK higher education sector.

Universities Wales

Universities Wales represents the interests of higher education institutions in Wales and is a National Council of Universities UK.

Universities Scotland

Universities Scotland is the national council in Scotland of Universities UK.

Our history

Universities UK’s roots lie in the 19th century when meetings took place with vice-chancellors of universities and principals of university colleges.

Blog

How we communicate student finance needs a rethink

16 December 2019

NEON's Graeme Atherton explains why the cost of higher education needs to be communicated to students more effectively.

General election 2019: what the parties say on higher education

27 November 2019

UUK's Karmjit Kaur takes a look at the policy commitments on higher education in party manifestos ahead of the general election.

News

Dates confirmed for joint talks on future of USS pension scheme

8 January 2020

Five dates in January have been confirmed for senior stakeholders to meet and discuss reform to the USS pension scheme.

Joint talks on future of USS pension scheme announced

23 December 2019

Discussions will take place at the start of the new year to agree the approach for progressing the JEP’s recommendations in relation to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).

Events

International graduate employability: Making good on the promise

28 Jan 2020, 09:30 - 17:00

Degree Apprenticeships 2020 Conference

5 Feb 2020, 09:30 - 16:00

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​Universities UK is the voice of universities, helping to maintain the world-leading strength of the UK university sector and supporting our members to achieve their aims and objectives.

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Universities UK is the voice of universities, helping to maintain the world-leading strength of the UK university sector and supporting our members to achieve their aims and objectives.