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2 June 2025 Media releases

2 June 2025 Media releases

Bold reform needed to transform universities facing critical financial pressures

University leaders need to embrace – and lead – change in the way they operate, according to a report from our taskforce.
12 March 2024 Media releases

12 March 2024 Media releases

'Deep concerns' about timelines of Migration Advisory Committee review

Following the publication by the Home Office of the terms of reference for the Migration Advisory Committee's review into the Graduate route, Universities UK has responded to the detail.
31 July 2023 Media releases

31 July 2023 Media releases

73% of UK graduates say going to university got them the job they wanted

Our new data reveals that 73% of UK graduates credit going to university with enabling them to find the job they wanted.
6 October 2025 Media releases

6 October 2025 Media releases

A statement from Universities UK on antisemitism

Ahead of the anniversary of the October 7th atrocities, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
17 October 2022 Media releases

17 October 2022 Media releases

Any policy change on international students would be a hammer blow to economy

UK government ministers are being warned that any U-turn on their commitments to grow international student numbers could result in billions of pounds in lost revenue, wreck their growth plans, and damage local economies in their own constituencies.
18 July 2023 Media releases

18 July 2023 Media releases

Chief Executive of Universities UK responds to government 'crackdown on rip-off university degrees'

In response to the recent government announcement to 'crackdown' on 'rip-off university degrees', Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
22 January 2024 Media releases

22 January 2024 Media releases

Claire McPherson to be the next Director of Universities Scotland

Universities Scotland is delighted to appoint Claire McPherson to the role of Director.
8 August 2023 Media releases

8 August 2023 Media releases

Creativity and critical thinking craved as UK businesses need 11 million new graduates

Fastest-growing demand for graduates seen in STEM, health, education and business services, with each needing 1 million new workers by 2035.
21 September 2022 News

21 September 2022 News

Don’t overlook students in cost of living crisis, say university leaders

Appeal to government to target specific measures now towards students.
30 October 2023 Media releases

30 October 2023 Media releases

Education leaders sound warning on future of healthcare

The Government’s ambitious plans to strengthen the NHS can only be achieved if significant changes are made to healthcare education and training now, warns Universities UK (UUK).
12 December 2022 Media releases

12 December 2022 Media releases

Future funding for UK universities under examination

Members of the public, students and politicians are being invited to have their say in a ‘national conversation’ on the future of university funding.
30 May 2025 Media releases

30 May 2025 Media releases

Government’s key growth sectors losing out on home grown talent as university courses integral to the workforce struggle to keep up with demand

New figures show courses key to economic growth are struggling to keep up with student demand due to insufficient funding.

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