News

Find all the latest news from UUK and across the higher education sector. You can also find all our media releases and contact the media team.

Type

Topic

Region

Sort by

31 Dec 2021 Media releases

31 Dec 2021 Media releases

New Year Honours for UUK leaders

Two senior Universities UK leaders are among the recipients from the world of higher education to be recognised in the New Year Honours list for 2022.
15 Dec 2021 Media Releases

15 Dec 2021 Media Releases

To make a success of Turing, we need visa reform for exchange students

Without visa reform, important opportunities for students at UK universities to study overseas could be lost.
9 Dec 2021 News

9 Dec 2021 News

New resources to help universities tackle sexual misconduct, harassment and hate incidents in higher education

We have worked in partnership with the charity AVA (Against Violence and Abuse) and the NUS to today launch resources to support university leaders in combatting sexual misconduct, harassment and all forms of hate.
7 Dec 2021 Teaching, learning and quality

7 Dec 2021 Teaching, learning and quality

We support the Technician Commitment

Today we have become a formal supporter of the Technician Commitment. The initiative aims to make sure there is visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research.
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 News

19 Oct 2021 News

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.