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20 March 2023 Opinion

20 March 2023 Opinion

How can universities support student safety in the night-time economy?

Universities should be places of safety and never fear, says Ammaarah Faisal of Our Streets Now.
1 March 2023 Publications

1 March 2023 Publications

Our response to the APPG Students inquiry into the impact of the cost of living crisis on students

Our response to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Students inquiry into the impact of the cost of living crisis on students.
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.
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:
10 March 2023 Podcasts

10 March 2023 Podcasts

Podcast: Students and drugs

Universities often take a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to drug use or drug abuse. But there’s not much evidence to show that the fear or threat of being kicked out of uni works. If current drugs policies aren't working, what would?
3 March 2023 Podcasts

3 March 2023 Podcasts

Podcast: First in my family

What's it like to go to university when you're the first in your family?
25 January 2023 Case studies

25 January 2023 Case studies

How have universities taken action on spiking?

We’ve highlighted just a few examples of how universities have responded to our guidance on tackling spiking.
1 March 2021 Data

1 March 2021 Data

Student reviews tell the story of 2020

Paul Humphreys, Founder and CEO at StudentCrowd, looks at how students have been experiencing university this year.
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).
24 June 2021 Media releases

24 June 2021 Media releases

UUK responds to valuable feedback from Student Academic Experience Survey

It is valuable to hear student views on the past year which has been far from the 'usual' university experience.
22 July 2021 Media releases

22 July 2021 Media releases

Universities offering support through results season

University leaders say their institutions are ready to help the growing number of students applying to university this summer and that students should continue to be ambitious with their study choices.
13 November 2020 Publications

13 November 2020 Publications

Fair admissions review

Our Fair admissions review aims to build greater levels of transparency, increase trust, and improve public understanding in admissions practices.
7 March 2022 Media releases

7 March 2022 Media releases

Universities UK publishes Fair admissions code of practice

Our new Fair admissions code of practice sets the behaviours for universities to improve fairness and transparency in the admissions system while maintaining high academic standards.
7 July 2022 Opinion

7 July 2022 Opinion

How university changed my life

Universities have the power to change lives. Wrexham Glyndŵr University graduate Kerry Edwards shares her story.
27 June 2022 Opinion

27 June 2022 Opinion

How can universities better support trans students?

George Virgo, Part-Time Officer at the University of Manchester Students’ Union, makes the case for the need to support trans students.
30 May 2022 Interview

30 May 2022 Interview

In conversation with: Professor Nic Beech on student drug use

How can universities minimise harm by tackling supply, reducing demand and improving support? We sat down with Professor Nic Beech to find out more.
21 September 2022 Media releases

21 September 2022 Media releases

Don’t overlook students in cost of living crisis, say university leaders

Appeal to government to target specific measures now towards students.
23 September 2022 Publications

23 September 2022 Publications

Our response to the Office for Students consultation on changes to the National Student Survey

We have responded to proposals that would make a number of significant changes to the National Student Survey (NSS).
2 December 2022 Opinion

2 December 2022 Opinion

What role do universities have in disability inclusion?

Disability rights campaigner Will Pike argues universities have a crucial role to play in supporting disabled students' wellbeing.
23 November 2022 Media releases

23 November 2022 Media releases

New data reveals impact of the cost of living crisis on university students

Universities across the UK are stepping up to provide extra support in the cost of living crisis. The need to do so was brought into sharp focus as students around the UK are struggling to cope with the cost of living according to a new survey investigating its impact on university students.