Insights and analysis

Catch up on the latest insight, analysis and opinion from UUK staff and a range of voices from across the higher education sector.

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6 May 2025 Explainer

6 May 2025 Explainer

What is the future of collaborative outreach in England?

Naomi Abayasekara, Policy Adviser, explores how a new national fund could help to support the future of efficient, impactful outreach activity to reach future learners.
7 September 2023 Opinion

7 September 2023 Opinion

What’s next for university funding?

Following our previous work on funding, we asked experts what's next for university funding.
7 December 2022 Explainer

7 December 2022 Explainer

What’s really happening with free speech at universities?

We've tackled some of the myths about free speech and academic freedom at UK universities.
17 June 2026 Insights and analysis

17 June 2026 Insights and analysis

Why digital maturity matters more than ever

Heidi Fraser‑Krauss, Chief Executive of Jisc emphasises the need for UK university leaders to have an understanding of their digital maturity, and invites them to complete their UK higher education digital maturity assessment.
30 September 2025 Opinion

30 September 2025 Opinion

Why do civic universities matter?

Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor of Newcastle University shares the importance of universities’ civic role.