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13 November 2022 Media releases

13 November 2022 Media releases

Universities call on government to back world-leading UK research and innovation ahead of autumn statement

Ahead of the autumn statement on 17 November, we are urging the Chancellor to recommit to uplifting investment on research and development. This long-term investment will ensure that universities can continue to support growth and prosperity across the whole of the UK.
6 May 2025 Media releases

6 May 2025 Media releases

Universities grip financial crisis – but at what cost to the nation?

New survey reveals the full of extent of cost cutting measures universities are taking following years of frozen tuition fees.
27 September 2022 Media releases

27 September 2022 Media releases

Universities respond to the mini-budget announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Responding to the announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 23 September, a spokesperson for Universities UK said:
24 October 2022 Media releases

24 October 2022 Media releases

Universities suggest ways of sparking growth across the UK

Universities across the UK are today insisting they can play a bigger role in generating economic growth and are calling on the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, and his government, to create the conditions to accomplish this in a new report.
6 October 2022 Media releases

6 October 2022 Media releases

Universities to involve trusted contacts when there are serious concerns about a student’s safety or mental health

Universities need to have clearer policies on how and when they should involve family, carers and trusted friends when there is considered to be a serious risk to the welfare of a student.
17 August 2023 Media releases

17 August 2023 Media releases

Universities UK Chief Executive comments on Results Day 2023

Universities UK Chief Executive Vivienne Stern MBE congratulates students on Results Day 2023.
14 August 2025 Media releases

14 August 2025 Media releases

Universities UK Chief Executive responds to A Level results day 2025

UUK Chief Executive, Vivienne Stern MBE, has responded to this year’s A Level results day in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
10 August 2023 Media releases

10 August 2023 Media releases

Universities UK Chief Executive responds to the National Student Survey 2023

Commenting on the results of the National Student Survey 2023, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
9 May 2024 Media releases

9 May 2024 Media releases

Universities UK meets with Prime Minister to discuss tackling antisemitism on campus

Universities UK today attended the meeting hosted at Downing Street by the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Education, to discuss tackling antisemitism and harassment on campus.
15 March 2024 Media releases

15 March 2024 Media releases

Universities UK respond to the government's new definition of extremism

Our response to the government's new definition of extremism.
12 May 2025 Media releases

12 May 2025 Media releases

Universities UK responds to Immigration White Paper

Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, has responded to proposals put forward in government's Immigration White Paper.
27 September 2022 Media releases

27 September 2022 Media releases

Universities UK responds to Labour Party pledge on nursing and medical places

Responding to the pledge made by Labour Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves on funding increased nursing and medical places, Universities UK said:

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