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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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9 September 2024 Publications

9 September 2024 Publications

Our joint letter with NUS on tackling antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of racism

This joint letter outlines our efforts to tackle hate speech and racism, to alleviate fear, to improve community relations and to protect freedom of speech.
24 June 2024 Publications

24 June 2024 Publications

Enabling student health and success

We have published a report covering the work of our taskforce into tackling supply and demand for drugs in the context of student health and wellbeing.
27 March 2024 Publications

27 March 2024 Publications

How to handle alleged student misconduct: case studies

This guidance, building on a UUK and Pinsent Mason publication from 2016, sets out principles and practical case studies to help navigate these judgements.
23 February 2024 Publications

23 February 2024 Publications

Opportunity and growth: a manifesto from Universities UK

The UK’s universities are a success story and one of the UK’s greatest assets. We’re calling on political parties to commit to policies in their manifestos to help our universities continue to transform lives.
23 February 2024 Media releases

23 February 2024 Media releases

Universities UK unveils manifesto to boost opportunity and economic growth

In anticipation for the general election, universities want to work more closely with the next government to support a national drive to achieve stronger economic growth and improve opportunities for individuals and for communities across the whole of the UK.
19 October 2023 Students

19 October 2023 Students

Renters (Reform) Bill - Second Reading briefing, October 2023

Briefing circulated to MPs ahead of the Second Reading of the Renters (Reform) Bill in the House of Commons.
21 September 2023 Students

21 September 2023 Students

Impact of the increases in the cost-of-living on further and higher education students

This briefing provides an overview of the impact of cost of living on students, the measures that universities have taken to support students, and key recommendations to government. You can read the briefing here.
22 June 2023 Media releases

22 June 2023 Media releases

Universities UK responds to HEPI/Advance HE 2023 Student Academic Experience Survey

Universities UK responds to the results of the HEPI/Advance HE 2023 Student Academic Experience Survey:
5 May 2023 Publications

5 May 2023 Publications

Supporting good practice in student accommodation: considerations for senior university leaders

Accommodation is a huge part of many students’ experience of university. It’s crucial that all students have access to safe, good-quality, and affordable accommodation throughout their higher education.
5 May 2023 Explainer

5 May 2023 Explainer

Student accommodation: supporting good practice in response to challenges

Student accommodation has risen sharply up many universities’ agendas in recent years, as a combination of changes in both the student population and available accommodation supply has led to some towns and cities coming under pressure to provide enough housing for all students who need it.
27 April 2023 Opinion

27 April 2023 Opinion

How can universities support students facing fuel poverty?

A recent survey from Students Organising for Sustainability UK (SOS-UK), the Homes Fit For Study report, highlights the impact of fuel poverty on students’ wellbeing, revealing issues which need urgent attention.
19 April 2023 Health and wellbeing

19 April 2023 Health and wellbeing

Creating a statutory duty of care for students

This briefing outlines UUK's position on legislating for an additional statutory duty of care for students in higher education. It also highlights our work with members to support the mental health of students and staff across our universities.

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