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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7 September 2023 Opinion

What’s next for university funding?

Following our previous work on funding, we asked experts what's next for university funding.

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4 July 2023 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill - Second Reading

This briefing provides a short summary of the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill, as well as those areas where we feel further clarification and assurances are required at Second Reading.

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10 February 2023 Funding, finance and operations

10 February 2023 Funding, finance and operations

Security and risk: how universities can protect their research and people

UK universities are global institutions, with students, staff and research partnerships across the world. This has allowed the sector, and the UK, to flourish. However, there are risks associated with internationalisation which are increasingly dynamic and complex. This page summarises threats, best practice, guidance, and supporting services for UK universities.
12 December 2022 Media releases

12 December 2022 Media releases

Future funding for UK universities under examination

Members of the public, students and politicians are being invited to have their say in a ‘national conversation’ on the future of university funding.
13 November 2022 Media releases

13 November 2022 Media releases

Universities call on government to back world-leading UK research and innovation ahead of autumn statement

Ahead of the autumn statement on 17 November, we are urging the Chancellor to recommit to uplifting investment on research and development. This long-term investment will ensure that universities can continue to support growth and prosperity across the whole of the UK.
8 November 2022 UUKi insights

8 November 2022 UUKi insights

Case studies: how universities are managing risk in internationalisation

These case studies form part of our work to strengthen the sector's vigilance when working with international partners.
7 September 2022 Speech

7 September 2022 Speech

Vivienne Stern's first speech as Universities UK's Chief Executive

Speaking at our annual conference in her home town of Leicester, Vivienne Stern sets out her priorities in her first speech as Universities UK's Chief Executive.
20 June 2022 Publications

20 June 2022 Publications

Managing risks in international research and innovation

Our publication outlines higher education sector guidance on how universities can manage security risks in their international research and innovation.
7 April 2022 Ukraine

7 April 2022 Ukraine

Ukraine invasion: resources and updates for university staff

This is a list of resources and statements from across the higher education sector responding to the invasion of Ukraine.
9 February 2022 Publications

9 February 2022 Publications

The National Security and Investment Act: guidance for universities

The National Security and Investment (NSI) Act gives the government the right to look into and sometimes ban certain business transactions that involve sectors of the economy seen as sensitive to national security.
16 December 2021 UUKi blog

16 December 2021 UUKi blog

The National Security and Investment (NSI) Act: What is it, and what does it mean for UK universities?

The National Security and Investment Act (also known as the NSI Act) will come into force on 4 January 2022. So, what does this mean and what do you need to know?

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