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Universities must help secure a sustainable future for our planet

4 April 2019

Efficiency and value for money Impact of universities

Social action

The University of Edinburgh's Dave Gorman on the steps his institution is taking to reduce carbon emissions and make a sustainable and socially responsible contribution to the world.

Purchasing power: how university procurement teams benefit students and society

29 March 2019

Economic impact Efficiency and value for money Funding

Capital investment Economic impact Spending review

We all benefit from effective purchasing by university procurement teams, writes Professor Nick Petford.

Understanding international student mental health

26 March 2019

Health and social care International

Healthcare and the NHS International education

The University of Nottingham's Andy Winter on how the mental health needs of international students differ from those of home students.

£3.2 billion of tax from each cohort of international students who stay to work in the UK

21 March 2019

Economic impact International

Nick Hillman, Director of HEPI, digs further into new research on the economic impact of international students who stay on to work in the UK.

Supporting students through the transition from school to university

7 March 2019

Health and social care

Healthcare and the NHS

On #UniMentalHealthDay, Professor Steve West and Stuart Rimmer call for better support for students transitioning from school to university.

The Augar review must be judged on Britain’s best interests

5 March 2019

Economic impact Funding Parliament and government

Universities UK Chief Executive Alistair Jarvis sets out five tests by which the Augar review should be judged.

"Sorry everyone, but we need to talk about Brexit."

12 February 2019

Brexit and UK universities International

International education

Universities UK International Director Vivienne Stern on the conversations the sector is having as we head towards the Brexit denouement.

University disciplinary processes under the microscope

8 February 2019

Inclusion, equality and diversity Student experience

Ian Hynes, CEO of Intersol Global, discusses steps universities can take to improve their disciplinary processes.

Creating the right environment for freedom of expression: new guidance for universities

2 February 2019

Student experience

Freedom of speech

David Isaac, Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, discusses new guidance for universities on upholding freedom of expression.

Reaching out beyond Brexit: community engagement at the University of Lincoln

24 January 2019

Brexit and UK universities

Social action Economic impact

Being situated in a Leave-voting area hasn't stopped the University of Lincoln from making an impact in the community, writes Professor Toby Wilkinson.