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20 October 2025 News

20 October 2025 News

Universities UK responds to the Government’s Post-16 Education and Skills Strategy

Responding to the Education Secretary's presentation of the Post-16 Education and Skills Strategy and announcements on university funding in England, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
6 October 2025 Media releases

6 October 2025 Media releases

A statement from Universities UK on antisemitism

Ahead of the anniversary of the October 7th atrocities, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
29 September 2025 News

29 September 2025 News

Universities UK responds to the government's announcement on maintenance grants

Responding to today's announcement that the government will fund new maintenance grants with an international student levy, Vivienne Stern, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
10 September 2025 Media releases

10 September 2025 Media releases

UUK response to announcement from the University of Greenwich and University of Kent

The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent have announced their intention to formally collaborate.
1 September 2025 Media release

1 September 2025 Media release

New report calls for practical reform in higher education shared services

The Universities UK (UUK) commissioned report, led by Jisc, presents a compelling case for a sector-wide action plan.
14 August 2025 Media releases

14 August 2025 Media releases

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.
7 August 2025 Media releases

7 August 2025 Media releases

Universities UK welcomes funding for level 7 apprenticeships in health and social care

Our response to the commitment to continued funding of Level 7 apprenticeships in health and social care until 2029.
3 July 2025 Media releases

3 July 2025 Media releases

Universities UK responds to the government’s 10 Year Health Plan

Our response outlines how universities will be partners in the government's plan.
23 June 2025 Media releases

23 June 2025 Media releases

Universities UK responds to the Industrial Strategy

Our response to the government's industrial strategy.
11 June 2025 News

11 June 2025 News

Universities UK responds to the Spending Review

Our response to announcements set out in the government's June 2025 Spending Review.
9 June 2025 News

9 June 2025 News

Universities UK responds to £86 billion boost to science and tech

Our response to the government's announcement that £86 billion will be given to science and tech in the Spending Review.
2 June 2025 Media releases

2 June 2025 Media releases

Bold reform needed to transform universities facing critical financial pressures

University leaders need to embrace – and lead – change in the way they operate, according to a report from our taskforce.

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