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18 Oct 2017 Publications

18 Oct 2017 Publications

Understanding degree algorithms

Degree algorithms play an important role in the measuring and classifying of student attainment.
27 Apr 2018 Teaching, learning and quality

27 Apr 2018 Teaching, learning and quality

Briefing: Compensation and refund policies – developing good practice
26 Oct 2018 Publications

26 Oct 2018 Publications

Lost learners

Between the academic years 2010–11 and 2016–17, the number of people studying part time at UK universities fell by 37%, with those students studying undergraduate courses part time falling by 47%.
28 Nov 2018 Publications

28 Nov 2018 Publications

Degree classification: transparent, consistent and fair academic standards

A wide range of factors are behind the increase in the number of graduates receiving first and upper-second class degrees.
20 May 2019 Publications

20 May 2019 Publications

Degree classification: statement of intent

A statement of intent on degree classifications in UK higher education.
15 Jul 2019 Publications

15 Jul 2019 Publications

The future of degree apprenticeships

A report on the progress of developing degree apprenticeships in England.
21 Feb 2020 Publications

21 Feb 2020 Publications

Level 4 and 5 education

Why Level 4/5 provision is important and what more the government can do.
3 Jun 2020 Publications

3 Jun 2020 Publications

Principles and considerations: emerging from lockdown

As the UK begins to recover from the disruption of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is imperative that its universities can emerge from lockdown safely.
21 Jul 2020 Publications

21 Jul 2020 Publications

Principles for effective degree algorithm design

A new set of principles for effective degree algorithm design to protect the value of qualifications.
17 Dec 2020 Publications

17 Dec 2020 Publications

Protecting the value of UK degrees: reviewing progress

This report reviews progress made to protect the value of degrees.
18 Jan 2021 Publications

18 Jan 2021 Publications

Our response to Office for Students consultation on regulating quality and standards in higher education

UUK's response to the OfS consultation on regulating quality and standards in higher education.
2 Feb 2021 Publications

2 Feb 2021 Publications

Higher technical education – discussion paper

This discussion paper sets an agenda for how universities can increase their higher technical education provision.
14 Apr 2021 Publications

14 Apr 2021 Publications

Degree classification in 2019-20

This briefing examines the various factors that may have contributed to an increase in upper awards.
6 Jul 2021 Freedom of Speech

6 Jul 2021 Freedom of Speech

Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill – second reading

A parliamentary briefing on the Freedom of Speech Bill's second reading.
21 Sep 2021 Publications

21 Sep 2021 Publications

Our response to changes to quality and standards in higher education

Our response to the phase 2 Office for Students (OfS) consultation on quality and standards.
29 Sep 2021 Publications

29 Sep 2021 Publications

The road to 2025: our principles to support the lifelong loan entitlement (LLE)

We need fresh thinking to help people of all ages and backgrounds to reskill and retrain as the nation recovers and rebuilds from the impact of Covid-19.
29 Nov 2021 Publications

29 Nov 2021 Publications

Lessons from the pandemic: making the most of technologies in teaching

A briefing on how universities are approaching using technology in teaching and learning since the Covid-19 pandemic.
6 Jan 2022 Response

6 Jan 2022 Response

Our response to the Office for Students' 2022–25 strategy

The Office for Students' (OfS) strategy is helpful in confirming its priorities for the next three years, and we support its focus on quality and standards and equal opportunity.
17 Jan 2022 Publications

17 Jan 2022 Publications

Framework for programme reviews: ensuring the value of courses

A framework to support universities in England to identify courses where value or quality might be a problem, and act on it.
21 Jan 2022 Publications

21 Jan 2022 Publications

How are universities protecting degree standards?

Since the early 2000s, there has been a steady increase in the proportion of first and 2:1 awards. What have universities been doing to make sure students can take pride in their achievements?