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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16 Aug 2021 Data

16 Aug 2021 Data

Higher education in numbers

Key facts and figures about UK higher education.
2 Aug 2021 Opinion

2 Aug 2021 Opinion

How universities can attract vital regeneration and development funding for their regions

Dr Nick Lancaster on how universities are the ideal channel for regional regeneration through collaborative research and development.
9 Jun 2021 Opinion

9 Jun 2021 Opinion

Are we living in a post-LGBTQ+ rights age?

This Pride month Sebastian Bromelow, calls on the higher education sector to “make some noise”, embracing a history of rebellious thoughts and actions.
27 May 2021 Opinion

27 May 2021 Opinion

‘What’s good for the city is good for the university’: higher education’s vital role in the post-Covid recovery

Professor Zahir Irani, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bradford, outlines why universities must play a key role in the country’s post-pandemic recovery.
11 May 2021 Opinion

11 May 2021 Opinion

What progress have we made since the launch of #ClosingTheGap?

Two years after the publication of the #ClosingTheGap report, Amatey Doku looks at progress that has been made to close UK universities’ ethnicity degree awarding gaps.
12 Mar 2021 Stories

12 Mar 2021 Stories

We are together: students supporting the national effort against Covid-19

Three students from across the UK share their stories in fighting Covid-19.
4 Mar 2021 Case study

4 Mar 2021 Case study

What’s Up With Everyone? Starting a conversation about students’ mental health

This University Mental Health Day, Professor Paul Crawford discusses the new campaign What’s Up With Everyone?
1 Mar 2021 Data

1 Mar 2021 Data

Student reviews tell the story of 2020

Paul Humphreys, Founder and CEO at StudentCrowd, looks at how students have been experiencing university this year.
10 Feb 2021 Opinion

10 Feb 2021 Opinion

Going the extra mile to embrace LGBT+ equality in higher education

This LGBT+ History Month, Dr Sammy Li reflects on progress that has been made by universities to support LGBT+ equality.
29 Jan 2021 Insights and analysis

29 Jan 2021 Insights and analysis

Laying the foundations for a skills-led recovery

Greg Wade, UUK’s policy lead on innovation, growth, employability and skills, makes the case for a ‘whole skills approach’.
18 Dec 2020 Opinion

18 Dec 2020 Opinion

Pathways and flexibility are key to supporting lifelong learning

Dave Phoenix, Vice-Chancellor of London South Bank University (LSBU) on how universities can facilitate lifelong learning.
30 Sep 2020 Opinion

30 Sep 2020 Opinion

Funding for adult learners will boost the UK's economic recovery

Julie Tam, UUK's Deputy Director of Policy explains how this funding will improve the life-chances of individuals and repair our economy.