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21 January 2022 Publications

How are universities protecting degree standards?

Our review of progress made in 2020–21 shows there has been a steady increase in the proportion of first and 2:1 awards. What have universities been doing to make sure students can take pride in their achievements?

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12 December 2024 Case study

How are universities protecting freedom of speech and academic freedom?

Policy Adviser Beth Cooper shares findings from a survey on freedom of speech and academic freedom.

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28 July 2025 Opinion

28 July 2025 Opinion

How are universities supporting community cohesion in and beyond higher education?

Policy Adviser Beth Cooper shares insights gained from sector leaders and community organisations on how universities can support community cohesion in times of social division and escalating global conflicts.
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.
16 February 2024 Explainer

16 February 2024 Explainer

How can we improve access to healthcare careers?

Emma Dodsworth from the Nuffield Trust explains why young people aren’t going into healthcare degrees.
28 September 2021 UUKi blog

28 September 2021 UUKi blog

How digital allows universities to be borderless

The recent announcement that the University of Cambridge is to offer online courses aimed at professionals worldwide wanting to upskill illustrates the opportunities that are opening up for universities and students who have embraced the digital teaching and learning revolution.
19 January 2023 Publications

19 January 2023 Publications

How universities are turning the corner on grade inflation

Our review of progress made in 2021–22 shows that universities have taken significant action in the past year to protect degree standards, so that students, employers and the public can be confident of the value and high standards of UK degrees.
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.
29 November 2021 Teaching, learning and quality

29 November 2021 Teaching, learning and quality

Lessons from the pandemic: making the most of technologies in teaching

A briefing on how universities are approaching using technology in teaching and learning since the Covid-19 pandemic.
23 February 2023 Skills and economy

23 February 2023 Skills and economy

Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill - Second Reading

This parliamentary briefing provides background and summary of the Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill and areas for clarification for Second Reading.
29 June 2023 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

29 June 2023 Parliamentary briefings and submissions

Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill briefing, June 2023

Ahead of the second reading of the Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill in the House of Lords, UUK has published a briefing for parliamentarians outlining the latest areas to raise.

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