Media releases

We make sure that news and the views of universities are seen in the media. Find our latest statements and media releases. To get in touch with the media team, please email pressoffice@universitiesuk.ac.uk.

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29 Sep 2021 Media releases

29 Sep 2021 Media releases

Huge economic contribution of universities must not be forgotten

Universities in England contribute around £95 billion* to the economy and support more than 815,000 jobs** across England, new findings by Frontier Economics today reveal.
8 Sep 2021 Media releases

8 Sep 2021 Media releases

Government urged to support universities to drive recovery of communities and the economy

University leaders gather for the first time post-pandemic to consider ‘a new chapter’ for higher education.
10 Aug 2021 Media releases

10 Aug 2021 Media releases

Universities welcome record numbers of students

Record numbers of applicants have secured a place at their first choice of university this autumn, with universities preparing to maximise opportunities for in-person teaching, support and social activities for a much fuller experience this year.
5 Aug 2021 Media releases

5 Aug 2021 Media releases

Universities to improve external examining systems

Universities UK (UUK) and GuildHE have asked the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) to work with them to support universities review and improve their external examining practices.
28 Jul 2021 Media releases

28 Jul 2021 Media releases

Student vaccination – a sector statement

University leaders are encouraging new and existing students to take up the opportunity to get fully vaccinated as soon as possible.
22 Jul 2021 Media releases

22 Jul 2021 Media releases

Universities offering support through results season

University leaders say their institutions are ready to help the growing number of students applying to university this summer and that students should continue to be ambitious with their study choices.
13 Jul 2021 Media releases

13 Jul 2021 Media releases

Universities vital to nation's health and wellbeing recovery says Dame Katherine Grainger

Communities across the UK benefit from their research and access to their sports facilities.
24 Jun 2021 Media releases

24 Jun 2021 Media releases

UUK responds to valuable feedback from Student Academic Experience Survey

It is valuable to hear student views on the past year which has been far from the 'usual' university experience.
15 Jun 2021 Media releases

15 Jun 2021 Media releases

USS employers back changes to the pension scheme

Employers in the USS are backing a series of proposals for medium and long-term reform.
11 Jun 2021 Media releases

11 Jun 2021 Media releases

UUK response to government announcement on new fund for higher technical courses

Expanding higher technical courses is a positive move
9 Jun 2021 Covid

9 Jun 2021 Covid

Universities boosting academic skills and wellbeing of Year 13s

Universities are stepping up efforts to support the education and wellbeing of Year 13s
27 May 2021 Media releases

27 May 2021 Media releases

University partnerships will help UK build back better faster

A new report is predicting that thousands of jobs, new businesses, and prosperity will be created through university collaborations.