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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.
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:
17 February 2025 Publications

17 February 2025 Publications

Our response to the Office for Students (OfS) consultation on OfS strategy for 2025 to 2030

We welcome the opportunity to engage with the Office for Students in the development of its new strategy for 2025-30.
27 February 2025 Teaching, learning and quality

27 February 2025 Teaching, learning and quality

Vivienne Stern MBE responds to announcement of next Chair of the Office for Students

Professor Edward Peck CBE has been named as preferred candidate to be the next Chair of the Office for Students by the Education Secretary.
10 March 2025 media releases

10 March 2025 media releases

New analysis shows that graduates will be key to government’s industrial strategy

New data has revealed that university graduates make up a significant proportion of the workforce in key growth sectors highlighted in the government’s industrial strategy.
20 March 2025 media releases

20 March 2025 media releases

New analysis reveals rapid rise in uni start-ups, but leaders warn of risk of losing them to international competitors

New analysis by Universities UK (UUK) has revealed that by 2028, around 27,000 new start-ups – with a predicted turnover of around £10.8 billion – could be established at institutions in the UK.
27 May 2025 Media releases

27 May 2025 Media releases

Universities UK responds to level 7 funding announcement

Our response to confirmation that funding for level 7 apprenticeships will be withdrawn for people aged 22 and older from January 2026.

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