News

Find all the latest news from UUK and across the higher education sector. You can also find all our media releases and contact the media team.

Type

Topic

Region

Sort by

29 Sep 2021 Media releases

29 Sep 2021 Media releases

Huge economic contribution of universities must not be forgotten

Universities in England contribute around £95 billion* to the economy and support more than 815,000 jobs** across England, new findings by Frontier Economics today reveal.
16 Sep 2021 News

16 Sep 2021 News

UUK welcomes Nadhim Zahawi as new Education Secretary

We are looking forward to working with the new Education Secretary.
9 Sep 2021 News

9 Sep 2021 News

Speech by Professor Steve West CBE, President of Universities UK, at UUK's Annual Conference

The new president of Universities UK, Professor Steve West CBE, today gave his inaugural speech at the Universities UK Annual Conference.
8 Sep 2021 News

8 Sep 2021 News

Our success at PIEoneer Awards 2021

We are delighted that the #WeAreTogether international student recruitment campaign won 'Marketing campaign of the year' at the PIEoneer Awards 2021.
8 Sep 2021 Media releases

8 Sep 2021 Media releases

Government urged to support universities to drive recovery of communities and the economy

University leaders gather for the first time post-pandemic to consider ‘a new chapter’ for higher education.
7 Sep 2021 News

7 Sep 2021 News

New report on international student recruitment

Universities UK International (UUKi) has published a new report on the UK’s student recruitment performance. The report examines how the UK can become a more attractive study destination to international students, and is a follow-up to Part 1, published in 2020.
20 Aug 2021 News

20 Aug 2021 News

Our support for the Teacher Education Advisory Group's response

Universities UK has given support to the Higher Education Teacher Education Advisory Group response to a government consultation on the Initial Teacher Training market.
10 Aug 2021 Media releases

10 Aug 2021 Media releases

Universities welcome record numbers of students

Record numbers of applicants have secured a place at their first choice of university this autumn, with universities preparing to maximise opportunities for in-person teaching, support and social activities for a much fuller experience this year.
5 Aug 2021 Media releases

5 Aug 2021 Media releases

Universities to improve external examining systems

Universities UK (UUK) and GuildHE have asked the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) to work with them to support universities review and improve their external examining practices.
28 Jul 2021 Media releases

28 Jul 2021 Media releases

Student vaccination – a sector statement

University leaders are encouraging new and existing students to take up the opportunity to get fully vaccinated as soon as possible.
22 Jul 2021 Media releases

22 Jul 2021 Media releases

Universities offering support through results season

University leaders say their institutions are ready to help the growing number of students applying to university this summer and that students should continue to be ambitious with their study choices.
13 Jul 2021 Media releases

13 Jul 2021 Media releases

Universities vital to nation's health and wellbeing recovery says Dame Katherine Grainger

Communities across the UK benefit from their research and access to their sports facilities.