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#ClosingTheGap: three years on

What progress have universities made so far on ethnicity degree awarding gaps, and what more do they need to do?
28 Aug 2020 Media releases

28 Aug 2020 Media releases

A business is born every two hours at UK universities

University graduates start 4,000 new businesses and support tens of thousands of jobs every year.
6 Oct 2020 Media releases

6 Oct 2020 Media releases

A commitment by Universities UK to students’ wellbeing

Our commitment to support students as they adjust to the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
13 Mar 2020 Covid

13 Mar 2020 Covid

Actions being taken by universities in response to coronavirus
13 May 2021 Media releases

13 May 2021 Media releases

Admissions reform must not leave students marooned without proper careers support

Our response to the government's consultation on Post-Qualifications Admissions (PQA).
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.
8 Jul 2020 Media releases

8 Jul 2020 Media releases

Celebrities, politicians and business leaders highlight vital role of university graduates

Celebrating the resilience, skills, and achievements of the graduate class of 2020.
5 Jun 2020 Media releases

5 Jun 2020 Media releases

Clock is ticking for UK to make clear that visa system changes will support international students

The UK government must make clear to international students in the next few weeks that they can still have confidence in studying at UK universities, otherwise the UK risks losing them to overseas competitors.
12 Mar 2021 UUKi news

12 Mar 2021 UUKi news

Cuts to ODA will limit UK universities’ role in solving global challenges
7 Apr 2021 Media releases

7 Apr 2021 Media releases

Employers to have their say on future of pension scheme

UUK has launched a formal consultation with employers
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.
17 Feb 2020 Media releases

17 Feb 2020 Media releases

Filling careers advice gaps would make university applications fairer

The support they receive making their career choices is a concern for many students.
Getting Results

Launched in May 2021, our Getting Results campaign showcases the role universities are set to play in the UK’s recovery from Covid-19.
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
13 Apr 2021 Media releases

13 Apr 2021 Media releases

Government decision on student returns in England 'hugely disappointing for students'

No further students can return for in-person activities until at least 17 May 2021
5 Oct 2020 UUKi news

5 Oct 2020 UUKi news

Government must act now or risk losing European students for years to come
26 Mar 2021 Media releases

26 Mar 2021 Media releases

Government must not take students’ resilience for granted

UUK has urged the government not to ignore the needs of over a million university students.
16 Mar 2021 Media releases

16 Mar 2021 Media releases

Government must urgently reconsider research budget cuts

Universities UK has today written to the government seeking urgent clarity on the future of funding for UK science and research.