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29 Nov 2021 News

29 Nov 2021 News

Alistair Jarvis to join University of London in June 2022

Alistair Jarvis, our Chief Executive since 2017, will be leaving us in June next year to take up a new role at the University of London as Pro Vice-Chancellor Partnerships and Governance.
29 Nov 2021 Media Releases

29 Nov 2021 Media Releases

Lessons from the pandemic: making the most of digital technologies

Universities have learned lessons from the pandemic and are harnessing digital technologies alongside in-person teaching to deliver courses best suited to student needs, a Universities UK briefing concludes.
24 Nov 2021 Media Releases

24 Nov 2021 Media Releases

Our response to the new Director for Fair Access and Participation announcement

In response to the appointment of John Blake as the Director for Fair Access and Participation, and government plans on student outcomes, Professor Steve West CBE, President of Universities UK and Vice-Chancellor of UWE Bristol, said:
15 Nov 2021 News

15 Nov 2021 News

Partnership announcement: UUK and Ahead by Bett

Higher education institutions around the world are working fast to adapt to new ways of teaching and learning.
4 Nov 2021 Health and wellbeing

4 Nov 2021 Health and wellbeing

Professor Steve West’s speech at our Mental health conference

Speaking at our conference, Professor West recognised the progress that has been made in improving student and staff mental health, but said that there is still significant work to be done.
27 Oct 2021 Media releases

27 Oct 2021 Media releases

Our response to the budget

Quote from Professor Steve West, President of Universities UK on today's budget announcement.
20 Oct 2021 Media releases

20 Oct 2021 Media releases

Universities commit to action on climate

Universities across the UK are throwing their weight behind government aims to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035, as part of efforts to combat the global climate emergency.
19 Oct 2021 Teaching, learning and quality

19 Oct 2021 Teaching, learning and quality

A statement from our Board: free speech and academic freedom

At the start of the academic year 2021–22, the Universities UK Board has reaffirmed the sector’s commitment to free speech and academic freedom.
29 Sep 2021 Media releases

29 Sep 2021 Media releases

Huge economic contribution of universities must not be forgotten

Universities in England contribute around £95 billion* to the economy and support more than 815,000 jobs** across England, new findings by Frontier Economics today reveal.
16 Sep 2021 News

16 Sep 2021 News

UUK welcomes Nadhim Zahawi as new Education Secretary

We are looking forward to working with the new Education Secretary.
9 Sep 2021 News

9 Sep 2021 News

Speech by Professor Steve West CBE, President of Universities UK, at UUK's Annual Conference

The new president of Universities UK, Professor Steve West CBE, today gave his inaugural speech at the Universities UK Annual Conference.
8 Sep 2021 News

8 Sep 2021 News

Our success at PIEoneer Awards 2021

We are delighted that the #WeAreTogether international student recruitment campaign won 'Marketing campaign of the year' at the PIEoneer Awards 2021.