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Professor Shân Wareing

Board Member

Professor Wareing is the Vice-Chancellor of Middlesex University.
Our work 2025-26

Over the past year, we've supported our members through our policy and advocacy work. We have helped to shape key decisions across the higher education sector.
28 July 2026 Media releases

28 July 2026 Media releases

Universities UK responds to Burnham's announcement on education routes

Following Andy Burnham's piece in The Times, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK provides a statement.
Professor Nic Beech

Board Member

Professor Beech has been Vice-Chancellor of the University of Salford since September 2023
100 Faces – First in my family

Celebrating the stories and achievements of 100 students and graduates who were the first in their family to go to university.
Future Universities

Future Universities is our campaign to strengthen the role of universities in the country’s success.
20 July 2026 News

20 July 2026 News

Letter to Andy Burnham following his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

In this open letter, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, and Professor Malcolm Press CBE, Universities UK President, congratulate Andy Burnham on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
20 July 2026 Consultation response

20 July 2026 Consultation response

Our response to the DfE consultation on ‘Office for Students’ fee charging model’

Universities UK supports the DfE plan to charge for additional provider services, but calls for a more risk-based annual registration fee.
16 July 2026 Media releases

16 July 2026 Media releases

Universities UK responds to UCAS June 30 deadline data 2026

Responding to the June 30 deadline data from UCAS, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
DVC forum
Annual Conference 2026 Sponsor Information

9-10 September, Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
10 July 2026 Media releases

10 July 2026 Media releases

University sector takes action to make admissions fairer for students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds

Today, Universities UK (UUK), the Sutton Trust and UCAS announce further action to support talented individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds on their path to university to level the playing field across the country and create a stronger pipeline of talent into the future workforce.
10 July 2026 Insights and analysis

10 July 2026 Insights and analysis

How contextual admissions improves access to higher education

As Chair of the contextual admissions advisory group, Professor Karen O’Brien FRSA discusses the role of contextual admissions in widening access to higher education and supporting student success.
10 July 2026 Publications

10 July 2026 Publications

Contextual admissions guidance: a joint project by UUK, UCAS and The Sutton Trust

Naomi Abayasekara, Policy Adviser and project lead, explains how UUK, UCAS and The Sutton Trust are working together to make contextual admissions clearer and more transparent for applicants.
7 July 2026 News

7 July 2026 News

Universities UK responds to the Treasury Select Committee’s report on student loans

Following the Treasury Select Committee's report, 'Student Loans: Unfair and Broken?', Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK provides a statement.
Professor Karen O’Brien FRSA

Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University

Vice-Chancellor and Warden of Durham University
3 July 2026 Consultation response

3 July 2026 Consultation response

Our response to the Office for Students ‘Proposals for a new approach to consumer and student protection’

Our members are committed to delivering high-quality education and ensuring that students are treated fairly, transparently, and in line with consumer protection law.
Sponsor Infohub: ISR2026
Sponsor Infohub: TNE2026
19 - 20 May 2027 Conference

19 - 20 May 2027 Conference

International Higher Education Forum 2027

As Universities UK International's flagship conference, IHEF 2027 will explore the key opportunities and challenges shaping the future of international higher education.