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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.Commenting on the results, UUK Chief Executive, Vivienne Stern MBE said:
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 Equality, diversity and inclusion

17 July 2024 Equality, diversity and inclusion

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.
29 May 2024 Media releases

29 May 2024 Media releases

New analysis shows students who choose to learn more, earn more

Graduates typically earn more than those who choose employment, with extra boost for students from poorer backgrounds.
14 May 2024 Media releases

14 May 2024 Media releases

Universities UK response to Migration Advisory Committee findings

Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, has responded to the government’s ‘Rapid Review of the Graduate Route' report.
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.
9 May 2024 Media releases

9 May 2024 Media releases

Universities UK meets with Prime Minister to discuss tackling antisemitism on campus

Universities UK today attended the meeting hosted at Downing Street by the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Education, to discuss tackling antisemitism and harassment on campus.
15 April 2024 Media releases

15 April 2024 Media releases

University helps three quarters (73%) of ‘first-in-the-family’ graduates get over their imposter syndrome but, without financial support, over 4 in 10 couldn’t have afforded to go at all

New research from Universities UK demonstrates the extraordinary power of university for those students who are the first in their family to attend
27 March 2024 Media releases

27 March 2024 Media releases

New guidance to support universities in tackling harassment and sexual misconduct

Today, Universities UK (UUK), in collaboration with Coventry University and Pinsent Masons, has published updated guidance on tackling harassment and sexual misconduct on university campuses.