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21 May 2024 Speech

21 May 2024 Speech

UCAS Keynote speech from Vivienne Stern, Chief Executive of UUK

Chief Executive Vivienne Stern's keynote speech at UCAS' Access All Areas conference, 21 May 2024.
2 February 2024 Explainer

2 February 2024 Explainer

Fair admissions and Clearing: how does it work?

Deputy Director of Policy and admissions expert Dan Hurley breaks down how universities keep admissions fair.
30 January 2024 Explainer

30 January 2024 Explainer

Are universities letting international students in on lower grades?

Recent headlines have argued that international students are buying their way into UK universities through back door routes. But is this true? Director of Universities UK International, Jamie Arrowsmith, fact checks these claims.
22 September 2023 Interview

22 September 2023 Interview

In conversation with: Professor Dame Sally Mapstone DBE, FRSE

We sat down with Professor Dame Sally Mapstone DBE, FRSE to discuss her new role as Universities UK President.
24 February 2023 Opinion

24 February 2023 Opinion

How a twinning scheme with Ukraine is creating hope

Universities across Ukraine are facing destruction, terror and a humanitarian crisis in Europe. What can UK universities do to help support our colleagues in such a difficult and frightening time?