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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.

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21 February 2024 Case study

Why are art therapy degree apprenticeships valuable?

We spoke with art therapist Tim Wright, previous chair of British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and co-chair of the group that started the new art therapy course at Teesside University, about why degree apprenticeships are valuable to students and employers.

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16 February 2024 Explainer

16 February 2024 Explainer

How can we improve access to healthcare careers?

Many young people are motivated by a career in healthcare but are being put off. Emma Dodsworth from the Nuffield Trust explains why young people aren’t going into healthcare degrees and how the NHS, education leaders and the government can work together to deliver the NHS workforce of the future.
16 February 2024 Media releases

16 February 2024 Media releases

Huge interest among young people in NHS careers

A major new survey, published today, shows that ambitious plans to recruit thousands of extra healthcare professionals will likely only succeed if greater financial support is offered to students and these careers are made more appealing.
2 November 2023 Publications

2 November 2023 Publications

Our response to the Office for Students’ call for evidence on positive outcomes for modular study

Our response to the Office for Students (OfS) call for evidence on positive outcomes for students studying on a modular basis.
2 October 2023 Publications

2 October 2023 Publications

How can universities prepare for the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act?

Our briefing to support Universities UK (UUK) members ahead of the implementation of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act.
28 September 2023 Media releases

28 September 2023 Media releases

UUK President responds to TEF results

Responding to the new set of Teaching Excellence Framework results released by the Office for Students, UUK President and Principle and Vice Chancellor of St Andrews University, Professor Dame Sally Mapstone DBE FRSE, said:
25 September 2023 Explainer

25 September 2023 Explainer

How do universities make sure teaching is excellent?

This week, the Office for Students (OfS) will publish the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) awards. Policy Manager Charlotte Snelling reflects on how universities take part in the TEF.
7 September 2023 Speech

7 September 2023 Speech

Speech by Professor Sally Mapstone DBE, FRSE, President of Universities UK

Our President, Professor Sally Mapstone DBE, FRSE set out her priorities and vision for the sector at our annual conference 2023.
5 September 2023 Publications

5 September 2023 Publications

Regulatory burden: what's the impact?

Moorhouse Consulting was commissioned by Universities UK (UUK) to assess the regulatory burden of registration with the Office for Students (OfS) for universities in England.
14 August 2023 Publications

14 August 2023 Publications

The value of innovation in teaching and learning

Today, more than ever, innovations in university teaching are supporting universities to prepare students for their future careers, equipping them with the skills and experience they will need to succeed.

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