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 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.

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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.

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25 Feb 2022 Explainer

25 Feb 2022 Explainer

What do government changes to education mean for universities?

The government’s response to the post-18 review of education and funding arrived yesterday, over four years since the review was first announced. Julie Tam, Deputy Director of Policy at UUK, looks at what it means for universities.
3 Nov 2021 Explainer

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?
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.
16 Dec 2019 Opinion

16 Dec 2019 Opinion

How we communicate student finance needs a rethink

Improving student finance information
21 Oct 2019 Teaching, learning and quality

21 Oct 2019 Teaching, learning and quality

Presenting university income and spending to students

How student contributions are spent