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20 October 2025 Media releases

20 October 2025 Media releases

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:
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.
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 Media releases

11 June 2025 Media releases

Universities UK responds to the Spending Review

Our response to announcements set out in the government's June 2025 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.
30 May 2025 Media releases

30 May 2025 Media releases

Government’s key growth sectors losing out on home grown talent as university courses integral to the workforce struggle to keep up with demand

New figures show courses key to economic growth are struggling to keep up with student demand due to insufficient funding.
6 May 2025 Media releases

6 May 2025 Media releases

Universities grip financial crisis – but at what cost to the nation?

New survey reveals the full of extent of cost cutting measures universities are taking following years of frozen tuition fees.
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
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.

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