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10 July 2026 Admissions

10 July 2026 Admissions

How contextual admissions improves access to higher education

As Chair of the contextual admissions advisory group, Professor Karen O’Brien FRSA discusses the role of contextual admissions in widening access to higher education and supporting student success.
4 August 2026 Research and innovation

4 August 2026 Research and innovation

Research, skills, collaboration: how universities power UK security

Universities UK explores how universities are strengthening the UK's defence sector following the creation of the Defence Universities Alliance (DUA).
13 August 2026 Students

13 August 2026 Students

Results Day 2026: Why university still opens doors to careers, skills and opportunity

As students receive their exam results, Vivienne Stern, Chief Executive of Universities UK, celebrates their achievements and highlights the many pathways, opportunities and careers that lie ahead.
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.
18 September 2026 Impact of universities

18 September 2026 Impact of universities

The PM’s 10-year plan must include exploiting the full potential of universities

The Prime Minister's 10-year plan for the UK must harness the full potential of universities to drive economic growth and opportunity across the country.

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