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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.
2 April 2025 Case study

2 April 2025 Case study

What action are universities taking on sexual misconduct and harassment?

How are universities improving responses to harassment and sexual misconduct on campuses?
15 May 2023 Case study

15 May 2023 Case study

What can universities do to tackle misogyny?

The University of Essex has launched new policy on tackling misogyny to take a proactive stand against harassment and sexual violence.Elaine Brown, Director of Inclusion, People and Culture at The University of Essex, shares the importance and positive impact the policy will have on students, staff and the wider community.
31 May 2023 Data

31 May 2023 Data

What did graduates do after higher education in 2022?

New data shows that despite graduates of 2021 facing significant challenges, higher education continues to provide good outcomes, and graduates view their outcomes positively.
13 June 2024 Data

13 June 2024 Data

What did graduates do after higher education in 2023?

Despite facing significant challenges during their studies, graduates view their outcomes positively and data shows good outcomes.
21 June 2024 Explainer

21 June 2024 Explainer

What do the party manifestos say about higher education?

Political Affairs Manager Methela Haque breaks down the 2024 party manifestos.
19 June 2024 Explainer

19 June 2024 Explainer

What do we mean by tertiary education?

Dame Ann Limb DBE and Professor David Phoenix OBE take a look at tertiary education and its future.
16 September 2026 Insights and analysis

16 September 2026 Insights and analysis

What does it mean to be an educated person in the era of AI?

Michael Larsen, Chief Executive Officer of Studiosity, reflects on what it means to be an educated person in the era of AI and why the foundations of learning remain unchanged, despite rapid technological advancement.

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