About us

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 140 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

Are we living in a post-LGBTQ+ rights age?

9 June 2021

This Pride month Sebastian Bromelow calls on the higher education sector to “make some noise”, embracing a history of rebellious thoughts and actions by not only celebrating the successes of the LGBTQ+ community but also responding to challenges.

‘What’s good for the city is good for the university’: higher education’s vital role in the post-Covid recovery

27 May 2021

Reflecting on his role as chairperson of Bradford Metropolitan District Council’s Economic Covid-19 Recovery Board, Professor Zahir Irani outlines why universities must play a key role in the country’s post-pandemic recovery.