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13 May 2022 Explainer

13 May 2022 Explainer

How would proposed reforms impact the economic contribution of universities?

The UK Government's proposals could hit universities in disadvantaged areas the hardest. Danail Popov and Francesco Barcellona from Frontier Economics take a look at the data.
11 May 2022 Opinion

11 May 2022 Opinion

Why student number caps will hurt everyone, not just universities

New proposals will make widening participation and levelling up even harder says our President, Professor Steve West CBE.
20 Apr 2022 Opinion

20 Apr 2022 Opinion

What did I gain from my graduate degree?

MA Creative Writing and Publishing graduate Carlene Fraser-Harris shares her university experience.
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.
13 Jan 2022 Media releases

13 Jan 2022 Media releases

Parents back university creative courses, citing benefit to UK economy

New research shows that UK parents are strongly in favour of university creative courses, recognising their economic benefit and the way in which they power the UK’s creative industries.
28 Oct 2021 Case studies

28 Oct 2021 Case studies

Get ahead with konfer

How a tool provides simple access to research and innovation opportunities in the UK and around the world.
26 Oct 2021 Case studies

26 Oct 2021 Case studies

Universities are working closely with small and medium sized enterprises to level up

Partnerships between universities and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can achieve amazing results.
29 Sep 2021 Media releases

29 Sep 2021 Media releases

Huge economic contribution of universities must not be forgotten

Universities in England contribute around £95 billion* to the economy and support more than 815,000 jobs** across England, new findings by Frontier Economics today reveal.
9 Sep 2021 Insights and analysis

9 Sep 2021 Insights and analysis

“A mindset for our future”: Speech by Professor Steve West CBE, President of Universities UK

Professor Steve West CBE speech at Universities UK's Annual Conference 2021.
8 Sep 2021 Media releases

8 Sep 2021 Media releases

Government urged to support universities to drive recovery of communities and the economy

University leaders gather for the first time post-pandemic to consider ‘a new chapter’ for higher education.
16 Aug 2021 Data

16 Aug 2021 Data

Higher education in numbers

Key facts and figures about UK higher education.
2 Aug 2021 Opinion

2 Aug 2021 Opinion

How universities can attract vital regeneration and development funding for their regions

Dr Nick Lancaster on how universities are the ideal channel for regional regeneration through collaborative research and development.
13 Jul 2021 Media releases

13 Jul 2021 Media releases

Universities vital to nation's health and wellbeing recovery says Dame Katherine Grainger

Communities across the UK benefit from their research and access to their sports facilities.
29 Jan 2021 Insights and analysis

29 Jan 2021 Insights and analysis

Laying the foundations for a skills-led recovery

Greg Wade, UUK’s policy lead on innovation, growth, employability and skills, makes the case for a ‘whole skills approach’.
21 Oct 2020 Publications

21 Oct 2020 Publications

Recovery, skills, knowledge and opportunity: A vision for universities

The years ahead are set to be a time of unparalleled change, challenge, and opportunity.
29 Sep 2020 Media releases

29 Sep 2020 Media releases

UUK response to prime minister’s speech on adult learning and skills

Today's announcement is an initial step in the right direction.
28 Aug 2020 Media releases

28 Aug 2020 Media releases

A business is born every two hours at UK universities

University graduates start 4,000 new businesses and support tens of thousands of jobs every year.
10 Jul 2020 Opinion

10 Jul 2020 Opinion

Culture in the age of Covid-19

Why universities must take centre stage.
1 Jul 2020 Media releases

1 Jul 2020 Media releases

UUK response to government’s research and innovation roadmap

A compelling vision for the future of research and innovation.
24 Apr 2020 Media releases

24 Apr 2020 Media releases

Improving links between universities and businesses will further develop societal and economic impact

Universities can develop links between industry and local communities by committing to better exchange of information, knowledge and skills.