A new practice note will today be published by Universities UK to help universities prepare, ahead of the start of the academic year, for any reported spiking incidents.
Universities are gearing up to help the growing number of young people applying to university this summer, with the vast majority expected to get their first-choice course.
Universities across the UK are taking part in a week of campaigning activity to highlight their role in local communities, boosting economic growth and creating opportunities for everyone to live longer, more fulfilling lives.
Ahead of the autumn statement on 17 November, we are urging the Chancellor to recommit to uplifting investment on research and development. This long-term investment will ensure that universities can continue to support growth and prosperity across the whole of the UK.
From supporting the efforts to preserve vital rail networks, to offering financial assistance to build bomb shelters so Ukrainian institutions can continue to conduct classes; UK universities have played a pivotal role in helping to support Ukraine over the past year.
Now taking place over 1.5 days, Transnational education conference 2024 is set to kick off with an afternoon reserved for UUKi members on the first day. Day 2 will then see the conference opened up to a range of attendees interested in driving transnational education practice and strategising.
Join Universities UK International (UUKi), London South Bank University (LSBU), and colleagues from across the sector at Transnational education conference 2023, for what is set to be a day full of insightful plenaries, interactive discussions and debate on all things transnational education (TNE).
Join us in February for this comprehensive update on the latest insights and evidence on tackling violence, harassment and hate incidents in higher education.
What is the impact of student drug use on learning; mental health; future job prospects; addiction and student safety? We bring key stakeholders together to share insights into work being done to understand current approaches, reduce harms from drug use and tackle supply.
Commenting ahead of planned industrial action starting tomorrow (Wednesday 1 February) by the University and College Union, a spokesperson for Universities UK on behalf of USS Employers said:
Join us to discuss developments in best practices and resources to support providers in embedding a culture of security-mindedness. What do providers need to do to protect themselves, their staff and their students?
After a record number of applications to UK universities, hundreds of thousands of students across the country have been admitted to their first-choice universities, with more anticipated to find places as Clearing opens today.