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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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17 Jan 2022 Media releases

17 Jan 2022 Media releases

Universities step up efforts to tackle low value degrees

Universities UK has published a new framework to assess the value of university courses to students and wider society.
13 Jan 2022 Impact of universities

13 Jan 2022 Impact of universities

Parents back university creative courses, citing benefit to UK economy

New research shows that UK parents are strongly in favour of university creative courses, recognising their economic benefit and the way in which they power the UK’s creative industries.
31 Dec 2021 Media releases

31 Dec 2021 Media releases

New Year Honours for UUK leaders

Two senior Universities UK leaders are among the recipients from the world of higher education to be recognised in the New Year Honours list for 2022.
15 Dec 2021 Media Releases

15 Dec 2021 Media Releases

To make a success of Turing, we need visa reform for exchange students

Without visa reform, important opportunities for students at UK universities to study overseas could be lost.
29 Nov 2021 Media Releases

29 Nov 2021 Media Releases

Lessons from the pandemic: making the most of digital technologies

Universities have learned lessons from the pandemic and are harnessing digital technologies alongside in-person teaching to deliver courses best suited to student needs, a Universities UK briefing concludes.
24 Nov 2021 Media Releases

24 Nov 2021 Media Releases

Our response to the new Director for Fair Access and Participation announcement

In response to the appointment of John Blake as the Director for Fair Access and Participation, and government plans on student outcomes, Professor Steve West CBE, President of Universities UK and Vice-Chancellor of UWE Bristol, said:
27 Oct 2021 Media releases

27 Oct 2021 Media releases

Our response to the budget

Quote from Professor Steve West, President of Universities UK on today's budget announcement.
20 Oct 2021 Media releases

20 Oct 2021 Media releases

Universities commit to action on climate

Universities across the UK are throwing their weight behind government aims to cut carbon emissions by 78% by 2035, as part of efforts to combat the global climate emergency.
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.