Equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe that anyone who would benefit from a university education should have access to one. But more than that, we want to support our members in creating inclusive environments where all students enjoy their experience and achieve their study and career goals.

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13 November 2020 Publications

Fair admissions review

Our Fair admissions review aims to build greater levels of transparency, increase trust, and improve public understanding in admissions practices.

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21 July 2022 Publications

Closing the gap: three years on

What progress have universities made so far on ethnicity degree awarding gaps, and what more do they need to do?

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25 January 2023 Case studies

25 January 2023 Case studies

How have universities taken action on spiking?

We’ve highlighted just a few examples of how universities have responded to our guidance on tackling spiking.
3 March 2023 Podcasts

3 March 2023 Podcasts

Podcast: First in my family

What's it like to go to university when you're the first in your family?
15 May 2023 Case study

15 May 2023 Case study

What can universities do to tackle misogyny?

The University of Essex has launched new policy on tackling misogyny to take a proactive stand against harassment and sexual violence.Elaine Brown, Director of Inclusion, People and Culture at The University of Essex, shares the importance and positive impact the policy will have on students, staff and the wider community.
5 July 2023 Publications

5 July 2023 Publications

Tackling racial harassment in higher education: progress since 2020

Our 2023 update reveals the findings of our review of the impact of our 2020 guidance on tackling racial harassment in higher education, and sets out how universities can improve further.
31 July 2023 Impact of universities

31 July 2023 Impact of universities

The value of going to university

Universities offer opportunities, increase social mobility and benefit economies across the length and breadth of the country. But what is the individual value of going to university for graduates and business leaders?
31 July 2023 News

31 July 2023 News

73% of UK graduates say going to university got them the job they wanted

Our new data reveals that 73% of UK graduates credit going to university with enabling them to find the job they wanted.
23 February 2024 Publications

23 February 2024 Publications

Opportunity and growth: a manifesto from Universities UK

The UK’s universities are a success story and one of the UK’s greatest assets. We’re calling on political parties to commit to policies in their manifestos to help our universities continue to transform lives.
23 February 2024 Media releases

23 February 2024 Media releases

Universities UK unveils manifesto to boost opportunity and economic growth

In anticipation for the general election, universities want to work more closely with the next government to support a national drive to achieve stronger economic growth and improve opportunities for individuals and for communities across the whole of the UK.
27 March 2024 Publications

27 March 2024 Publications

How to handle alleged student misconduct: case studies

This guidance, building on a UUK and Pinsent Mason publication from 2016, sets out principles and practical case studies to help navigate these judgements.

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