Today, more than ever, innovations in university teaching are supporting universities to prepare students for their future careers, equipping them with the skills and experience they will need to succeed.
By 2035, more than 11 million extra graduates, in addition to the 15.3 million graduates currently in the UK workforce, will be needed to fill jobs in the UK by 2035. Take a look at our report and our survey of FTSE350 leaders.
Universities are critical to our economy and society – whether that’s developing the skills our economy needs to the next medical breakthrough. Without sustainable university funding we are at risk of losing these national assets.
Universities offer opportunities, increase social mobility and benefit economies across the length and breadth of the country. But what is the individual value of going to university for graduates and business leaders?
It’s well known that universities are central to training the next generation of teachers, nurses, engineers and entrepreneurs. Another often overlooked area of what UK universities do is research and innovation.
Our 2023 update reveals the findings of our review of the impact of our 2020 guidance on tackling racial harassment in higher education, and sets out how universities can improve further.
Our universities are a national asset. They give opportunities, grow the economy, solve global challenges, and equip graduates with skills for the future. We’ve set out the most compelling evidence behind the impact of universities.
Accommodation is a huge part of many students’ experience of university. It’s crucial that all students have access to safe, good-quality, and affordable accommodation throughout their higher education.
A research partnership led by City, University of London, has developed a survey that can be used to understand students’ experiences of all forms of violence and victimisation while studying at university. The survey is now available for other higher education institutions to use.
To confront increasing regional inequality, flagging productivity and an ever-widening skills gap, universities and local businesses need to work together better. University Enterprise Zones (UEZs) offer a promising solution.
This is our response to the Department for Education (DfE) consultation on the de-designation of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) as the Designated Quality Body (DQB) in England.
Our review of progress made in 2021–22 shows that universities have taken significant action in the past year to protect degree standards, so that students, employers and the public can be confident of the value and high standards of UK degrees.
We need to have a conversation about how universities are funded. Universities must continue to compete on a global scale, support innovative research and teaching, and educate the next generation.