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Funding for adult learners will boost the UK's economic recovery

30 September 2020

Funding Innovation, growth and skills Parliament and government

Admissions Careers Degree apprenticeships Economic impact Skills Social mobility

UUK's Julie Tam takes a look at the prime minister's announcement of a lifetime skills allowance, and what it means for the economy, society, and individuals.

General election 2019: what the parties say on higher education

27 November 2019

Brexit and UK universities Funding Parliament and government Regulation of higher education

Admissions Careers Degree apprenticeships Graduates Healthcare and the NHS Skills Student finance Spending review

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

General election 2019: skills, jobs and opportunity

11 November 2019

Funding Immigration Innovation, growth and skills Parliament and government Regulation of higher education Student experience

Access Admissions Careers Degree apprenticeships Economic impact Employability Equality Graduates Science research Skills Social mobility International education Teaching Student finance

UUK's Karmjit Kaur on the policies that all parties should commit to, to ensure UK universities remain a global success story.

Higher education policy priorities for the new prime minister

31 July 2019

Equality, diversity and inclusion Funding Health and social care Innovation, growth and skills International Parliament and government Student experience

Access Budget Degree apprenticeships Economic impact Equality Graduates Healthcare and the NHS International education Part-time study Science research Skills Social mobility Student finance

UUK's Karmjit Kaur on how new Prime Minister Boris Johnson can can help maximise the role of universities for both his domestic and global ambitions.