Funding, finance and operations

Higher education institutes face complex financial and operational challenges. We work on a range of activities to support them, from campaigning for sustainable funding to giving guidance on security risks.

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13 Dec 2021 Data

Higher education in facts and figures: 2021

An overview of the data on students, staff and university finances from our member institutions.

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3 Nov 2021 Explainer

What does the Spending Review 2021 mean for university research and innovation?

The biggest announcement for universities was the government’s plans to invest in research and innovation (R&I). But what does this mean for universities?

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27 Oct 2021 Media releases

27 Oct 2021 Media releases

Our response to the budget

Quote from Professor Steve West, President of Universities UK on today's budget announcement.
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 Sep 2021 Publications

29 Sep 2021 Publications

Our universities: maximising a national asset

The Comprehensive Spending Review 2021 (CSR 2021) presents an opportunity to make even greater use of one of our important national assets: our universities.
29 Jul 2021 UUKi publications

29 Jul 2021 UUKi publications

UK research and development funding in higher education: The impact of ODA funding

This report shows the impact of ODA R&D funding on UK universities and their partners, and how the UK can continue to use ODA R&D with developing countries in support of the UN SDGs and UK strategic priorities.
2 Feb 2021 Media releases

2 Feb 2021 Media releases

Universities UK response to government announcement of additional student hardship funding
21 Jan 2021 Media releases

21 Jan 2021 Media releases

UUK response to government’s interim response to the Augar review, post-qualifications admissions consultation and TEF

Any reforms must be for the benefit of students, the economy and society.
21 Oct 2020 Media releases

21 Oct 2020 Media releases

Majority of adult learners would upskill at university if given the chance

Prospective students who are unemployed, at risk of unemployment, or looking to learn new skills would be keen to study individual modules.
30 Sep 2020 Opinion

30 Sep 2020 Opinion

Funding for adult learners will boost the UK's economic recovery

Julie Tam, UUK's Deputy Director of Policy explains how this funding will improve the life-chances of individuals and repair our economy.
25 Aug 2020 Opinion

25 Aug 2020 Opinion

The grades u-turn caused a ripple effect throughout education – it could be catastrophic for unis

The events of the last ten days have been unprecedented for prospective university students, their parents, and universities themselves.