By maintaining high standards and delivering high-quality courses, universities make sure their degrees are good value for students, employers, and taxpayers. We are exploring how universities can improve transparency, reliability and fairness in the way degrees are awarded.
We work with universities, the government and stakeholders to continue improving the UK's world-leading higher education sector. We also promote the important role universities have in our society and globally.
Effective regulation protects the interests of students and staff. It also provides accountability for public funds. We focus on making sure our members’ views are collectively reflected in the regulatory process.
The UK’s economy relies on graduates gaining the right skills for the modern workplace. We foster collaboration between universities and UK industry so courses better reflect changes to industry and provide students with practical experience.
Rebuilding after Covid-19 requires fresh thinking. In response, universities are scaling up alternatives to the traditional three-year degree. We support members as they develop ways of learning that will benefit the UK's long-term recovery.
Free speech helps students develop new ideas. It also drives innovation. But promoting this freedom while protecting staff and student safety can be challenging. We offer universities guidance on how to make space for different views while tackling harassment and discrimination.
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.