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31 July 2023 Impact of universities

The value of going to university

Universities offer opportunities, increase social mobility and benefit economies across the length and breadth of the country. But what is the individual value of going to university for graduates and business leaders?

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31 July 2023 News

73% of UK graduates say going to university got them the job they wanted

Our new data reveals that 73% of UK graduates credit going to university with enabling them to find the job they wanted.

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5 July 2023 Publications

5 July 2023 Publications

Tackling racial harassment in higher education: progress since 2020

Our 2023 update reveals the findings of our review of the impact of our 2020 guidance on tackling racial harassment in higher education, and sets out how universities can improve further.
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:
6 June 2023 UUKi blog

6 June 2023 UUKi blog

My experience as a Mitacs Globalink Research Intern in Montréal, Canada

Holly Downes is an undergraduate student at Durham University. In summer 2022, Holly took part in the Mitacs Globalink Research Internship, a 12-week programme providing students with the opportunity to contribute to a research project at one of Canada’s 70 participating universities. There are over 2,000 projects to choose from, ranging from engineering and maths through to the humanities, which successful applicants work on full-time as a research intern.
17 May 2023 UUKi blog

17 May 2023 UUKi blog

My summer in Canada with the Mitacs Globalink Research internship

Alex Roussopoulos is a student at the University of Durham who, as part of the UUKi-supported Mitacs Globalink Research Internship, undertook a once-in-a-lifetime summer in Canada. In this blog, Alex tells us more about the experience.
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 Students

5 May 2023 Students

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.
19 April 2023 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

19 April 2023 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

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.
3 March 2023 Podcasts

3 March 2023 Podcasts

Podcast: First in my family

What's it like to go to university when you're the first in your family?

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