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1 February 2023 Media releases

1 February 2023 Media releases

Growing degree apprenticeships could be the answer to boosting economic growth in England

Business leaders, vice-chancellors and political stakeholders came together today at Universities UK’s (UUK) Degree apprenticeships and higher technical education conference, to discuss the benefits of degree apprenticeships. The one-day conference aimed to highlight the importance of degree apprenticeships and the role they can play in developing new skills to boost economic growth.
7 November 2022 Impact of universities

7 November 2022 Impact of universities

Universities, skills and growth

This briefing highlights some of the key facts and statistics related to the role of universities in providing higher level skills, degree apprenticeships and collaborations with business.
17 November 2021 Teaching, learning and quality

17 November 2021 Teaching, learning and quality

Skills and Post-16 Education Bill second reading briefing

A parliamentary briefing on the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill second reading in the House of Commons.

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