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11 June 2025 News

11 June 2025 News

Universities UK responds to the Spending Review

Our response to announcements set out in the government's June 2025 Spending Review.
3 June 2025 Data

3 June 2025 Data

The financial impact of government policy decisions on universities

We estimate the net impact of government policy decisions taking effect in 2025–26 will be a £1.4 billion reduction in funding.
2 June 2025 Media releases

2 June 2025 Media releases

Bold reform needed to transform universities facing critical financial pressures

University leaders need to embrace – and lead – change in the way they operate, according to a report from our taskforce.
2 June 2025 Publications

2 June 2025 Publications

Transformation and Efficiency Taskforce: Towards a new era of collaboration

The report, 'Towards a New Era of Collaboration' is the result of work initiated by Universities UK and led by independent Chair Sir Nigel Carrington.
30 May 2025 Funding, finance and operations

30 May 2025 Funding, finance and operations

Competition and Markets Authority sets out guidance on higher education collaboration

Today Juliette Enser, Executive Director of Competition Enforcement at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a blog outlining the role that the CMA can play in supporting greater collaboration in the higher education sector.
30 May 2025 Media releases

30 May 2025 Media releases

Government’s key growth sectors losing out on home grown talent as university courses integral to the workforce struggle to keep up with demand

New figures show courses key to economic growth are struggling to keep up with student demand due to insufficient funding.
8 May 2025 Media releases

8 May 2025 Media releases

Universities UK responds to Office for Students' annual financial sustainability report

Following publication this morning of the Office for Students’ (OfS’s) annual financial sustainability report, which shows the financial performance of universities is forecast to decline in 2024-25 for the third consecutive year, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said:
6 May 2025 Media releases

6 May 2025 Media releases

Universities grip financial crisis – but at what cost to the nation?

New survey reveals the full of extent of cost cutting measures universities are taking following years of frozen tuition fees.
6 May 2025 Explainer

6 May 2025 Explainer

What is the future of collaborative outreach in England?

Naomi Abayasekara, Policy Adviser, explores how a new national fund could help to support the future of efficient, impactful outreach activity to reach future learners.
16 April 2025 Podcasts

16 April 2025 Podcasts

Podcast: What are the benefits and challenges of a coordinated tertiary system?

Universities and colleges are adapting and innovating different policy approaches to meet the needs of their students and communities.
19 March 2025 Podcasts

19 March 2025 Podcasts

Podcast: How can universities work with partners to create change?

Universities are anchors in their communities. Through their research and teaching, they help address local challenges and create meaningful impact.
19 February 2025 Podcasts

19 February 2025 Podcasts

Podcast: How do universities lead strategic change?

Amid financial challenges for universities, our panel of experts share advice for leading successful change programmes within UK higher and further education.
7 February 2025 Publications

7 February 2025 Publications

Our submission to the Comprehensive Spending Review 2025

Our submission sets out recommendations for the government at the Comprehensive Spending Review, focused on growth, opportunity, and sustainability.
15 January 2025 Podcasts

15 January 2025 Podcasts

Podcast: What does a successful higher education merger look like?

Merging with another university isn't easy. But some universities have taken this path recently to help make sure they would be fit for the future.
13 January 2025 Opinion

13 January 2025 Opinion

How can collaboration unlock greater efficiencies for universities?

Sir Nigel Carrington explores how universities can secure savings by thinking creatively about working together.
7 January 2025 Funding, finance and operations

7 January 2025 Funding, finance and operations

The University Transformation and Efficiency Summit

The University Transformation and Efficiency Summit 2025: Grasping the opportunity of a financially sustainable future.
7 January 2025 Podcasts

7 January 2025 Podcasts

Podcast: Series 2 trailer

This series, co-produced with Advance HE, focuses on governing and leading transformation and change in the higher education sector.
19 December 2024 Media releases

19 December 2024 Media releases

New era of collaboration between universities to transform the sector and drive efficiency

Sir Nigel Carrington, former international lawyer, business leader and Vice Chancellor, appointed to lead new taskforce
3 December 2024 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

3 December 2024 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

Briefing on the Westminster Hall financial sustainability of higher education debate, December 2024

Briefing circulated to MPs ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on the financial sustainability of higher education. This debate is taking place on Thursday 5 December and has been tabled by Adam Thompson MP.
15 November 2024 Media releases

15 November 2024 Media releases

Universities UK response to OfS report on financial sustainability

Responding to the analysis published today (Friday) from the Office for Students, which updates its annual financial sustainability report for the higher education sector in England, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said: