Student support

At least 75% of students have reported that they were happy with the quality of their courses according to recent annual National Student Surveys. We provide guidance to members on ways to improve their student support.

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23 November 2022 Media releases

23 November 2022 Media releases

New data reveals impact of the cost of living crisis on university students

Universities across the UK are stepping up to provide extra support in the cost of living crisis. The need to do so was brought into sharp focus as students around the UK are struggling to cope with the cost of living according to a new survey investigating its impact on university students.
22 November 2022 Health and wellbeing

22 November 2022 Health and wellbeing

Universities UK roundtables on student drug use

We're inviting higher education institutions from across the UK to participate in a roundtable discussion on student drug use.
14 November 2022 Interview

14 November 2022 Interview

In conversation with: Sarah Furley on welcoming trans students

Trans Awareness Week is a time to celebrate trans people in our communities and reflect on the issues they face.
21 September 2022 Media releases

21 September 2022 Media releases

Don’t overlook students in cost of living crisis, say university leaders

Appeal to government to target specific measures now towards students.
31 August 2022 Media releases

31 August 2022 Media releases

Universities step-up focus on spiking prevention and response

A new practice note will today be published by Universities UK to help universities prepare, ahead of the start of the academic year, for any reported spiking incidents.
31 August 2022 Equality, diversity and inclusion

31 August 2022 Equality, diversity and inclusion

Spiking: what universities can do

Our practice note to support universities’ response to spiking as we enter the 2022–23 academic year.
27 June 2022 Opinion

27 June 2022 Opinion

How can universities better support trans students?

George Virgo, Trans Officer at the University of Manchester Students’ Union, shares his experience at university.
30 May 2022 Interview

30 May 2022 Interview

In conversation with: Professor Nic Beech on student drug use

How can universities minimise harm by tackling supply, reducing demand and improving support? We sat down with Professor Nic Beech to find out more.
7 April 2022 Ukraine

7 April 2022 Ukraine

Ukraine invasion: resources for affected staff and students

UK universities are committed to supporting staff and students currently in the UK and those who arrive here fleeing the conflict
9 February 2022 Media releases

9 February 2022 Media releases

Student drug use: reducing harm and tackling supply

New taskforce to help universities understand and address drug-use
10 August 2021 Student support

10 August 2021 Student support

Accommodation code of practice

How to join and implement the student accommodation code of practice
2 February 2021 Media releases

2 February 2021 Media releases

Universities UK response to government announcement of additional student hardship funding

Our response to the government's announcement of additional student hardship funding.