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5 Jul 2022 Media releases

5 Jul 2022 Media releases

A return to pre-pandemic ‘upper’ degree awarding promised by universities in England

Universities in England have committed to reversing pandemic grade inflation in first and 2.1 degrees. In a first of its kind statement Universities UK (UUK) and GuildHE members have committed to return to pre-pandemic levels of ‘upper’ degree classification by 2023.
10 Feb 2020 Media releases

10 Feb 2020 Media releases

Approach to judging the ‘value’ of a degree needs overhaul

Universities UK’s President speaks out about higher education’s need to better explain its benefits.
9 May 2022 Media releases

9 May 2022 Media releases

Capping student numbers a flawed and backward move, university leaders warn

University leaders are warning that proposed reforms to post 18 education and funding in England would turn back the clock on social mobility while limiting the government’s own levelling up agenda.
15 Mar 2022 Media releases

15 Mar 2022 Media releases

Excessive admin will take focus away from teaching, universities warn regulator

Today [Tuesday 15 March 2022] we responded to three consultations launched by the Office for Students (OfS) on 20 January 2022.
2 Mar 2020 Media releases

2 Mar 2020 Media releases

Golden opportunity for government to reverse decline in adult learning

Greater financial support would supercharge lifelong learning
29 Nov 2021 Media Releases

29 Nov 2021 Media Releases

Lessons from the pandemic: making the most of digital technologies

Universities have learned lessons from the pandemic and are harnessing digital technologies alongside in-person teaching to deliver courses best suited to student needs, a Universities UK briefing concludes.
21 Oct 2020 Media releases

21 Oct 2020 Media releases

Majority of adult learners would upskill at university if given the chance

Prospective students who are unemployed, at risk of unemployment, or looking to learn new skills would be keen to study individual modules.
17 Jun 2020 Covid

17 Jun 2020 Covid

Most universities will teach in-person this autumn
3 Jun 2020 Media releases

3 Jun 2020 Media releases

Principles for emerging from lockdown

A set of high-level principles and supporting information for universities to consider as they emerge from lockdown has been published today by Universities UK.
17 Dec 2020 Media releases

17 Dec 2020 Media releases

Universities across UK making strides in tackling grade inflation

Universities UK and GuildHE, on behalf of the UK Standing Committee for Quality Assessment (UKSCQA), have published a progress review of universities' efforts to protect the value of their qualifications.
21 Jul 2020 Media releases

21 Jul 2020 Media releases

Universities agree further measures to tackle grade inflation

Universities from across the UK have agreed new principles to tackle grade inflation, reconfirming the sector’s strong collective commitment to protect the value of qualifications.
16 Feb 2021 Media releases

16 Feb 2021 Media releases

Universities committed to promoting and protecting free speech

Freedom of speech is critical to the success of this country's higher education system.
16 Nov 2020 Media releases

16 Nov 2020 Media releases

Universities determined to review and prove value of degrees

Developing a new charter to help identify and improve low-value and low-quality courses.
17 Jan 2022 Media releases

17 Jan 2022 Media releases

Universities step up efforts to tackle low value degrees

Universities UK has published a new framework to assess the value of university courses to students and wider society.
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.
14 Apr 2020 Covid

14 Apr 2020 Covid

Universities UK response to NUS letter calling for 'no detriment' exam policy
2 Apr 2020 Covid

2 Apr 2020 Covid

Universities UK’s response to NUS’ open letter on student renters
2 May 2022 Media releases

2 May 2022 Media releases

University leaders support much-needed flexible learning revolution

University leaders are backing reforms in England that would allow people to upskill and retrain through flexible higher education courses.
24 Feb 2022 Media releases

24 Feb 2022 Media releases

UUK response to government’s announcement on funding for post-18 education

Alistair Jarvis CBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, responds to the government's announcement.
21 Jan 2021 Media releases

21 Jan 2021 Media releases

UUK response to government’s interim response to the Augar review, post-qualifications admissions consultation and TEF

Any reforms must be for the benefit of students, the economy and society.