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27 June 2025 Opinion

27 June 2025 Opinion

Skills England faces a big task, but universities can help

Professor Lisa Roberts, UUK's Student Experience, Education and Skills Policy Lead, explores the crucial role of universities to Skills England's missions.
4 September 2025 Speech

4 September 2025 Speech

Speech by Professor Malcolm Press CBE, President of Universities UK

Our President, Professor Malcolm Press CBE sets out his priorities and vision for the sector at our annual conference 2025.
15 April 2025 Case study

15 April 2025 Case study

Spotlight on university enterprise in Devon and Cornwall

Head of Innovation, Greg Wade visits the universities of Falmouth, Exeter, Plymouth and Plymouth Marjons for a first-hand picture of how these institutions support start-ups.
5 May 2023 Explainer

5 May 2023 Explainer

Student accommodation: supporting good practice in response to challenges

Student accommodation has risen sharply up many universities’ agendas in recent years, as a combination of changes in both the student population and available accommodation supply has led to some towns and cities coming under pressure to provide enough housing for all students who need it.
13 February 2026 Data

13 February 2026 Data

The financial impact of government policy decisions on universities

Our analysis shows that government policy decisions lead to an estimated £3.7 billion reduction in funding to higher education providers in England from 2024-25 to 2029-30.
20 June 2023 Opinion

20 June 2023 Opinion

The lifelong loan entitlement is an opportunity. Let's grab it

With increasing demand for skilled professionals, an aging population and AI creating a technological revolution, individuals will need access to education and training throughout their lives. Our Chief Executive, Vivienne Stern, asks: how can the higher education sector grab this opportunity?
20 May 2024 Opinion

20 May 2024 Opinion

The race for the technology of the future: why university research needs a long-term funding strategy

Policy Adviser Oscar Jäntti on the challenges and opportunities of new technologies, and what this means for university research.
24 June 2025 Opinion

24 June 2025 Opinion

The Spending Review 2025 signals confidence in research. But will QR funding keep pace?

The long-awaited Spending Review signals government confidence in UK university research.
23 April 2026 Data

23 April 2026 Data

The transformative role of higher education: new data shows HE study reduces prisoner reoffending by 22%

The latest Ministry of Justice data reveals that prisoners who have engaged in study with The Open University are 22% less likely to reoffend. We spoke to the OU to understand what these findings tell us about the transformative role of higher education.
11 November 2024 Opinion

11 November 2024 Opinion

Tuition fee rise: opportunities ahead for universities

Our President discusses the tuition fee rise and opportunities ahead for universities.
5 November 2024 Explainer

5 November 2024 Explainer

Tuition fee rise: What does it mean?

On 4 November 2024, the government announced an increase in university tuition fees and maintenance support. But what does this actually mean for students and universities?
7 September 2022 Speech

7 September 2022 Speech

Vivienne Stern's first speech as Universities UK's Chief Executive

Speaking at our annual conference in her home town of Leicester, Vivienne Stern sets out her priorities in her first speech as Universities UK's Chief Executive.

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