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28 November 2022 Media releases

28 November 2022 Media releases

Research England invests in UK-Ukraine university twinning scheme

Universities UK International (UUKi) has teamed up with Research England to support an innovative UK-Ukraine University Twinning Initiative.
29 March 2023 Media releases

29 March 2023 Media releases

Twinning scheme one year on: How the invasion brought universities in the UK and Ukraine closer together

From supporting the efforts to preserve vital rail networks, to offering financial assistance to build bomb shelters so Ukrainian institutions can continue to conduct classes; UK universities have played a pivotal role in helping to support Ukraine over the past year.
30 September 2024 Media releases

30 September 2024 Media releases

UK faces 'clear choice' between success or decline as universities set out package of reforms to boost opportunities for poorer students and drive growth

Our bold package of reforms to widen opportunity and boost the sector’s contribution to growing the economy.
13 November 2022 Media releases

13 November 2022 Media releases

Universities call on government to back world-leading UK research and innovation ahead of autumn statement

Ahead of the autumn statement on 17 November, we are urging the Chancellor to recommit to uplifting investment on research and development. This long-term investment will ensure that universities can continue to support growth and prosperity across the whole of the UK.
6 May 2025 Media releases

6 May 2025 Media releases

Universities grip financial crisis – but at what cost to the nation?

New survey reveals the full of extent of cost cutting measures universities are taking following years of frozen tuition fees.
27 September 2022 Media releases

27 September 2022 Media releases

Universities respond to the mini-budget announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Responding to the announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 23 September, a spokesperson for Universities UK said:
24 October 2022 Media releases

24 October 2022 Media releases

Universities suggest ways of sparking growth across the UK

Universities across the UK are today insisting they can play a bigger role in generating economic growth and are calling on the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and his government, to create the conditions to accomplish this in a new report.
6 October 2022 Media releases

6 October 2022 Media releases

Universities to involve trusted contacts when there are serious concerns about a student’s safety or mental health

Universities need to have clearer policies on how and when they should involve family, carers and trusted friends when there is considered to be a serious risk to the welfare of a student.
13 May 2024 International

13 May 2024 International

Universities UK and Creative UK warn the Prime Minister about the impact changing the graduate visa could have on the country's creative industries

In anticipation of the MAC review, we've produced a joint open letter with Creative UK, highlighting the impact of international students to the country's creative industries.
17 August 2023 Media releases

17 August 2023 Media releases

Universities UK Chief Executive comments on Results Day 2023

Universities UK Chief Executive Vivienne Stern MBE congratulates students on Results Day 2023.
14 August 2025 News

14 August 2025 News

Universities UK Chief Executive responds to A Level results day 2025

UUK Chief Executive, Vivienne Stern MBE, has responded to this year’s A Level results day in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
10 August 2023 Media releases

10 August 2023 Media releases

Universities UK Chief Executive responds to the National Student Survey 2023

Commenting on the results of the National Student Survey 2023, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:

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