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3 June 2026 Research and innovation

3 June 2026 Research and innovation

Universities UK and Elsevier partner to strengthen evidence on university research in the IS-8 sectors

Universities UK and Elsevier have today announced a strategic partnership to build a clearer picture of how UK university research supports the eight priority sectors in the UK Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy (IS-8).
25 May 2026 News

25 May 2026 News

Two in five universities consider joining forces through 'multi academy trust' style models or mergers, new survey shows

A new Universities UK survey reveals the steps they are taking to respond to funding pressures and ensure they continue to deliver world-class education now and into the future.
14 May 2026 News

14 May 2026 News

Universities UK response to data from the OfS and HESA on sector finances

Response to the release today of data from both the Office for Students (OfS) and the Higher Education Statistics Authority (HESA) on higher education sector finances, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
14 May 2026 News

14 May 2026 News

UUK response to King's College London and Cranfield University proposed merger

Responding to the announcement from King’s College London and Cranfield University that they have signed an agreement for a proposed merger which would bring the two institutions together from August 2027.
6 May 2026 Opinion

6 May 2026 Opinion

Actions not words: Universities and antisemitism

Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of UUK, on how to address rising antisemitism following attendance at a Downing Street summit. Universities can be part of a solution to counter extremism through education while safeguarding free speech and academic freedom.
5 May 2026 News

5 May 2026 News

UUK statement following summit on antisemitism

Following attendance at summit at Downing Street with members of the Jewish community and sector leaders from across the UK, Vivienne Stern MBE, CEO of Universities UK, provides a statement:
29 April 2026 Freedom of speech

29 April 2026 Freedom of speech

Universities UK responds to ruling over University of Sussex free speech challenge

Responding to the University of Sussex winning its appeal against the Office for Students over a record fine and ruling it had infringed on lawful freedom of speech, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
16 March 2026 Media releases

16 March 2026 Media releases

UUK response to the defunding of leadership and management apprenticeships

Responding to the announcement that the government will no longer fund three leadership and management apprenticeships, Vivienne Stern, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
9 February 2026 Media releases

9 February 2026 Media releases

This National Apprenticeships Week, universities commit to tackling challenges facing the graduate job market, as new poll reveals public thinks they could do more

As National Apprenticeships Week begins under the shadow of the rampant rise of AI and a stagnant economy, there are growing concerns about what the future looks like for graduates, and increasing emphasis on apprenticeships as another route to employment.
17 December 2025 Media releases

17 December 2025 Media releases

Universities UK responds to UK rejoining EU’s Erasmus+ student exchange programme

Responding to the Erasmus+ announcement today, Vivienne Stern, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
10 December 2025 Media releases

10 December 2025 Media releases

Universities UK responds to REF 2029 update following pause

Responding to the REF announcement today, Vivienne Stern, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
26 November 2025 News

26 November 2025 News

Universities UK's President responds to 2025 Autumn Budget

Professor Malcolm Press CBE, President of Universities UK, has responded to the 2025 Autumn Budget. Commenting on the Budget, Professor Press said:

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