The first year of UK association to Horizon Europe, 2024, stands out as the only year since 2016 to show a significant reversal in the long-term trend of declining UK awards and funding.
A new Universities UK survey reveals the steps they are taking to respond to funding pressures and ensure they continue to deliver world-class education now and into the future.
Join us for this opportunity to go beyond the headlines, network with peers and hear from industry experts on how we can work together to continue the recruitment of talented international students.
Response to the release today of data from both the Office for Students (OfS) and the Higher Education Statistics Authority (HESA) on higher education sector finances, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
Responding to the announcement from King’s College London and Cranfield University that they have signed an agreement for a proposed merger which would bring the two institutions together from August 2027.
13 May 2026
Parliamentary briefings and submissions
13 May 2026
Parliamentary briefings and submissions
This briefing provides background on the King’s Speech, the relevant measures for the higher education sector, and the wider political and policy context.
Universities UK is warning government against further cuts to public funding for higher education, as it prepares to make decisions about the level of next years’ Strategic Priorities Grant (SPG) – the main way in which it directly funds undergraduate education.
Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of UUK, on how to address rising antisemitism following attendance at a Downing Street summit. Universities can be part of a solution to counter extremism through education while safeguarding free speech and academic freedom.
Following attendance at summit at Downing Street with members of the Jewish community and sector leaders from across the UK, Vivienne Stern MBE, CEO of Universities UK, provides a statement:
Professor Amanda J Broderick, Vice Chancellor and President at UEL shares how protecting and strengthening higher education will require renewal driven from within, with universities willing to listen and evolve how they operate.
Responding to the University of Sussex winning its appeal against the Office for Students over a record fine and ruling it had infringed on lawful freedom of speech, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, upcoming exams for GCSEs, A levels, and the IB diploma are facing disruption across countries in the region.
The latest Ministry of Justice data reveals that prisoners who have engaged in study with The Open University are 22% less likely to reoffend. We spoke to the OU to understand what these findings tell us about the transformative role of higher education.