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16 January 2025 News

16 January 2025 News

UUK responds to the Education Secretary's announcement on the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act

Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, has responded to The Education Secretary's confirmation that key provisions of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 will be brought into force.
19 December 2024 Media releases

19 December 2024 Media releases

New era of collaboration between universities to transform the sector and drive efficiency

Sir Nigel Carrington, former international lawyer, business leader and Vice Chancellor, appointed to lead new taskforce
21 November 2024 Media releases

21 November 2024 Media releases

New analysis reveals graduates in every region earn at least a third more

Universities UK’s new analysis of government LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes) data demonstrates those who chose to attend university earn significantly more than those who didn’t.
15 November 2024 Media releases

15 November 2024 Media releases

Universities UK response to OfS report on financial sustainability

Responding to the analysis published today (Friday) from the Office for Students, which updates its annual financial sustainability report for the higher education sector in England, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said:
4 November 2024 Media releases

4 November 2024 Media releases

Vivienne Stern MBE comments on university fees rise and maintenance support announcement

UUK Chief Executive, Vivienne Stern MBE said: 'Today’s decision cannot have been easy for government, but it is the right thing to do.'
17 October 2024 Media releases

17 October 2024 Media releases

Invest in universities in the Autumn Budget to drive economic growth and create opportunities for millions, says Universities UK

To build a country fit for the future, and not the past, government must invest in the UK’s world-class higher education sector.
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.
5 September 2024 Media releases

5 September 2024 Media releases

New report reveals key role universities play in boosting growth and productivity across the UK

The higher education sector contributes more than £265 billion to the UK economy.
15 August 2024 Media releases

15 August 2024 Media releases

Vivienne Stern MBE comments on Results Day 2024

Thousands of students who have studied for A-Levels, T-Levels, BTECs and other qualifications will have received their results this morning.
24 July 2024 Media releases

24 July 2024 Media releases

New paper to set out the role of universities in addressing the government's priorities

A group of experts will outline the role universities can play in powering the new government’s growth strategy and creating opportunity.
17 July 2024 Media releases

17 July 2024 Media releases

UUK respond to UJS' letter on behalf of university sector

On behalf of the sector, UUK have responded to the Union of Jewish Students' (UJS) letter to university leaders.
16 July 2024 Media releases

16 July 2024 Media releases

Universities UK response to QAA report on International Pathway Programmes

Our response to the Quality Assurance Agency's independent review.