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6 Jul 2022 News

6 Jul 2022 News

UUK responds to publication of National Student Survey 2022 results

Commenting on today’s publication of the National Student Survey results 2022, Chris Hale, Interim Chief Executive of Universities UK, said:
5 Jul 2022 Media releases

5 Jul 2022 Media releases

A return to pre-pandemic ‘upper’ degree awarding promised by universities in England

Universities in England have committed to reversing pandemic grade inflation in first and 2.1 degrees. In a first of its kind statement Universities UK (UUK) and GuildHE members have committed to return to pre-pandemic levels of ‘upper’ degree classification by 2023.
4 Jul 2022 News

4 Jul 2022 News

Universities creating jobs and levelling up

Universities across the UK are taking part in a week of campaigning activity to highlight their role in local communities, boosting economic growth and creating opportunities for everyone to live longer, more fulfilling lives.
28 Jun 2022 Ukraine

28 Jun 2022 Ukraine

Signing ceremony confirms 71 ‘twinning’ partnerships now in place between UK and Ukrainian universities

71 partnerships between UK and Ukrainian universities are now in place with eight more nearing formal agreement.
1 Jun 2022 News

1 Jun 2022 News

Universities UK calls for urgent resolution on Horizon Europe association

We've called for an urgent resolution to the ongoing discussions about UK access to Horizon Europe, with the future of the EU-UK research scheme ‘close to the precipice’.
19 May 2022 News

19 May 2022 News

UUK and UUKi Communications teams win prestigious award

The UUK and UUKi communications teams have won a PRWeek Global Award for the #WeAreTogether campaign.
16 May 2022 News

16 May 2022 News

Visa changes could help realise research superpower ambitions

Tackling immigration bureaucracy and visa costs could allow the UK to attract and retain the best research talent from around the world.
12 May 2022 News

12 May 2022 News

New evidence highlights world-leading quality of UK university research

Our response to the publication of the Research Excellence Framework results for 2021.
9 May 2022 Media releases

9 May 2022 Media releases

Capping student numbers a flawed and backward move, university leaders warn

University leaders are warning that proposed reforms to post 18 education and funding in England would turn back the clock on social mobility while limiting the government’s own levelling up agenda.
2 May 2022 Media releases

2 May 2022 Media releases

University leaders support much-needed flexible learning revolution

University leaders are backing reforms in England that would allow people to upskill and retrain through flexible higher education courses.
29 Apr 2022 News

29 Apr 2022 News

New Chief Executive announced for Universities UK

Vivienne Stern MBE has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Universities UK (UUK), the organisation which represents 140 universities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. She will take up this role from September 2022.
28 Apr 2022 News

28 Apr 2022 News

Most parents don’t recognise role of universities in tackling climate change

Just four in 10 (44%) parents of 16–18-year-olds believe that UK universities are equipping students with knowledge about climate change.
27 Apr 2022 Events

27 Apr 2022 Events

Agenda launched: Employability and skills conference 2022

On 18-19 May, we'll be bringing together key speakers to explore the future of careers services, how universities can align with the Levelling Up agenda and much more.
13 Apr 2022 News

13 Apr 2022 News

Our new role as secretariat of the UK Standing Committee for Quality Assessment

We are now the independent secretariat of the UK Standing Committee for Quality Assessment. The UKSCQA brings together academics and students as well as partners from across the sector and provides oversight of higher education quality assessment arrangements.
13 Apr 2022 Events

13 Apr 2022 Events

Agenda launched: Closing ethnicity awarding gaps 2022

Three years on from our #ClosingTheGap report, join us on 28 April as we focus on what we have learnt since, and how to continue to push forward.
11 Apr 2022 Media releases

11 Apr 2022 Media releases

Strong demand for graduates amid UK skills shortage

Our new report reveals strong employer demand for graduates whose future job prospects continue to look bright.
28 Mar 2022 News

28 Mar 2022 News

Our latest statement on Ukraine

Our latest statement in response to the Russian Government's decision to invade Ukraine.
24 Mar 2022 Events

24 Mar 2022 Events

Agenda launched: Political affairs in higher education 2022

Our annual Political affairs in higher education conference returns in-person on Thursday 9 June - view the full agenda and book now.
23 Mar 2022 Media releases

23 Mar 2022 Media releases

Local communities facing skills, training, and jobs setbacks

Urgent action is needed from the UK Government to bridge the funding gap while it sets up its replacement for European Union funding for local skills and training partnerships.
16 Mar 2022 News

16 Mar 2022 News

Researcher Development Concordat primed to deliver on government’s people and culture strategy

We are working in tandem with signatories of the Researcher Development Concordat to help deliver on the UK Government’s People & Culture Strategy.