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9 May 2022 News

9 May 2022 News

Capping student numbers a flawed and backward move, university leaders warn

University leaders are warning that proposed reforms to post 18 education and funding in England would turn back the clock on social mobility while limiting the government’s own levelling up agenda.
7 Mar 2022 Media releases

7 Mar 2022 Media releases

Universities UK publishes Fair admissions code of practice

Our new Fair admissions code of practice sets the behaviours for universities to improve fairness and transparency in the admissions system while maintaining high academic standards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
13 May 2021 Media releases

13 May 2021 Media releases

Admissions reform must not leave students marooned without proper careers support

Our response to the government's consultation on Post-Qualifications Admissions (PQA).
25 Feb 2021 Media releases

25 Feb 2021 Media releases

University admissions teams will 'pull out all the stops' this year

A statement from a UUK spokesperson.
2 Feb 2021 Media releases

2 Feb 2021 Media releases

Universities UK response to government announcement of additional student hardship funding
13 Nov 2020 Media releases

13 Nov 2020 Media releases

Universities UK publishes recommendations for reforms to make university admissions fairer and more transparent

Recommendations to build greater levels of transparency, trust, and public understanding in admissions practices.
12 Oct 2020 Students

12 Oct 2020 Students

Universities and admissions leaders encourage students to be ambitious with their 2021 applications

Universities are ready to be flexible when considering applications.
13 Aug 2020 Students

13 Aug 2020 Students

Record numbers of 18-year-olds and applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds accepted into university

Universities UK has today (Thursday 13 August) commented on the news that more 18-year-olds and students from disadvantaged backgrounds have been accepted to go to university.