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23 April 2026 Data

The transformative role of higher education: new data shows HE study reduces prisoner reoffending by 22%

The latest Ministry of Justice data reveals that prisoners who have engaged in study with The Open University are 22% less likely to reoffend. We spoke to the OU to understand what these findings tell us about the transformative role of higher education.

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24 July 2025 Data

Graduate outcomes: What the latest data reveals about employment, pay and job quality

In the last month, the government and HE sector have published new data offering fresh insight into graduate activity after leaving university.

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14 May 2025 Explainer

14 May 2025 Explainer

How are universities supporting career-ready graduates?

Naomi Abayasekara, Policy Adviser, explores how UUK’s Access to Success Action Plan can better support graduates to kick-start their careers after university.
5 November 2024 Explainer

5 November 2024 Explainer

Tuition fee rise: What does it mean?

On 4 November 2024, the government announced an increase in university tuition fees and maintenance support. But what does this actually mean for students and universities?
2 February 2024 Explainer

2 February 2024 Explainer

Fair admissions and Clearing: how does it work?

Deputy Director of Policy and admissions expert Dan Hurley breaks down how universities keep admissions fair.
30 January 2024 Explainer

30 January 2024 Explainer

Are universities letting international students in on lower grades?

Recent headlines have argued that international students are buying their way into UK universities through back door routes. But is this true? Director of Universities UK International, Jamie Arrowsmith, fact checks these claims.
15 May 2023 Case study

15 May 2023 Case study

What can universities do to tackle misogyny?

The University of Essex has launched new policy on tackling misogyny to take a proactive stand against harassment and sexual violence.Elaine Brown, Director of Inclusion, People and Culture at The University of Essex, shares the importance and positive impact the policy will have on students, staff and the wider community.
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.
25 January 2023 Case studies

25 January 2023 Case studies

How have universities taken action on spiking?

We’ve highlighted just a few examples of how universities have responded to our guidance on tackling spiking.
7 July 2022 Opinion

7 July 2022 Opinion

How university changed my life

Universities have the power to change lives. Wrexham Glyndŵr University graduate Kerry Edwards shares her story.

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