This briefing provides the background and context to the industrial action taking place in November of 2022 over the USS pension scheme, of which around 200,000 university staff are members.
28 July 2023
Parliamentary briefings and submissions
28 July 2023
Parliamentary briefings and submissions
This briefing provides the background and latest developments relating to the 2023 valuation of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension.
Universities UK is the nominated formal representative for employers in the scheme and leads and negotiates on scheme issues on behalf of the more than 330 employers.
18 February 2020
Parliamentary briefings and submissions
18 February 2020
Parliamentary briefings and submissions
The UK and EU have announced that a deal has been reached for the UK to become an Associated Country in the Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes. At this webinar, UK Government and UK Research and Innovation officials will provide an update on this announcement and will answer questions from attendees.
Sustainable funding is essential for universities. We identify risks to the financial health of the sector and influence policy to help our members be financially sustainable.
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.
Join us for this online event to get the latest updates on universities' role in addressing the climate emergency, developments from the past year, and looking ahead.
7 November 2022
Parliamentary briefings and submissions
7 November 2022
Parliamentary briefings and submissions
This briefing highlights some of the key facts and statistics related to the role of universities in providing higher level skills, degree apprenticeships and collaborations with business.
In anticipation for the general election, universities want to work more closely with the next government to support a national drive to achieve stronger economic growth and improve opportunities for individuals and for communities across the whole of the UK.
Universities UK (UUK), on behalf of USS employers, has today issued a joint statement with the University and College Union (UCU) outlining how both parties are working together on the future of USS benefits.
Official figures have been released on UK revenues from education-related exports and show a total figure of £27.9bn in 2021. 77.9% of this was accounted for by Higher Education.