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16 March 2023 Media releases

16 March 2023 Media releases

Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of University of St Andrews to be next President of Universities UK

Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of University of St Andrews, has been elected as the next President of Universities UK (UUK). The role runs for two academic years from 1 August 2023 and is elected through a ballot of UUK’s 140 members.
15 March 2023 News

15 March 2023 News

Our statement on the government's plans to increase funding for investment zones

Responding to the announcement made in the Spring Budget of funding for investment zones, Professor Steve West CBE, President of Universities UK and Vice-Chancellor of UWE Bristol, said:
15 March 2023 Media releases

15 March 2023 Media releases

Universities UK statement on behalf of USS employers

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.
15 March 2023 Media releases

15 March 2023 Media releases

A joint statement on UUK and UCU collaboration toward USS benefit restoration

Following the March 2023 Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) meeting, we wish to provide a progress update on three of the key commitments we made within the interim joint statement (dated 17 February 2023). These commitments were:
13 March 2023 News

13 March 2023 News

Investing in University Enterprise Zones (UEZs) could contribute to government goals

In a recent speech, the Secretary of State for the new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology outlined the department’s “singular goal” of leading the UK to science and technology superpower status by 2030. In the run up to the Spring Budget, Universities UK (UUK) in its latest report calls on the government to invest in University Enterprise Zones and use the UK’s pioneering universities to drive SME growth and rebuild the economy.
9 March 2023 Media releases

9 March 2023 Media releases

New polling reveals public perception of international students

New polling, commissioned from Public First by Universities UK, has revealed that the UK public doesn’t see reducing legal migration as a priority compared to other pressing issues, and are not in favour of cutting the number of international students.
16 March 2023 Events

16 March 2023 Events

Free webinar: Enhancing the student experience

Join us for this third session of our new webinar series, this time focusing on enhancing the student experience, right from the voice of the matter: a student panel.
27 February 2023 News

27 February 2023 News

Our statement on the agreement of the Windsor Framework

Responding to the announcement today of the agreement of the Windsor Framework, UUK Chief Executive, Vivienne Stern MBE, said:
24 February 2023 Media releases

24 February 2023 Media releases

Latest ONS survey reveals impact of cost of living crisis on university students

University students across England have revealed the full impact the cost of living crisis is having on them as the academic year reaches the halfway point. Results from a recent survey conducted by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have found that students are struggling to keep up with rising bills and rent, with many now considering leaving university to save on costs.
1 - 2 May 2024 Conference

1 - 2 May 2024 Conference

International higher education forum 2024

Join more than 300 senior leaders from across the sector at our flagship two-day event to discuss and debate the latest challenges faced by international higher education.
6 December 2023 Conference

6 December 2023 Conference

Transnational Education Conference 2023

The TNE Conference 2023 will be delivered in a hybrid format this year, giving you the option to join in person or remotely, and for those joining in person, the event will be capped off with a networking reception to connect you with more than 100 of your peers.
17 February 2023 Media releases

17 February 2023 Media releases

Interim joint statement by Universities UK and UCU with respect to the USS dispute

The latest information provided by the USS Trustee suggests that the forthcoming 2023 valuation is likely to reveal a high probability of being able to improve benefits and reduce contributions.
17 February 2023 Media releases

17 February 2023 Media releases

Universities UK statement on the latest quarterly monitoring statistics for the end of December 2022

Our statement on the latest quarterly monitoring statistics for the end of December 2022 from the USS trustee.
7 February 2023 News

7 February 2023 News

Our statement on the announcement of a new UK Government Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT)

Commenting on the announcement of the establishment of a new UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
2 February 2023 Media releases

2 February 2023 Media releases

Higher education research and innovation in facts and figures

New report underlines university research and innovation’s central role in delivering government ambitions on growth.
1 February 2023 Media releases

1 February 2023 Media releases

Growing degree apprenticeships could be the answer to boosting economic growth in England

Business leaders, vice-chancellors and political stakeholders came together today at Universities UK’s (UUK) Degree apprenticeships and higher technical education conference, to discuss the benefits of degree apprenticeships. The one-day conference aimed to highlight the importance of degree apprenticeships and the role they can play in developing new skills to boost economic growth.
31 January 2023 Media releases

31 January 2023 Media releases

Statement from USS employers on University and College Union strike action

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:
1 February 2023 Events

1 February 2023 Events

LIVE: Degree apprenticeships and higher technical education conference 2023
2 February 2023 Events

2 February 2023 Events

Free webinar: Tackling violence, harassment and hate incidents

Join us for this second webinar in our new series that kicked off in December, this time focusing on tackling violence, harassment and hate incidents and protecting students from online harassment.
11 January 2023 Media releases

11 January 2023 Media releases

Our statement on the Government's decision to increase hardship funding and award an uplift to the maintenance loan

Commenting on the Government's decision to increase hardship funding and award an uplift to the maintenance loan, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said: