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7 February 2023 News

7 February 2023 News

Our statement on the announcement of a new UK Government Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT)

Commenting on the announcement of the establishment of a new UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
2 February 2023 Media releases

2 February 2023 Media releases

Higher education research and innovation in facts and figures

New report underlines university research and innovation’s central role in delivering government ambitions on growth.
1 February 2023 Media releases

1 February 2023 Media releases

Growing degree apprenticeships could be the answer to boosting economic growth in England

Business leaders, vice-chancellors and political stakeholders came together today at Universities UK’s (UUK) Degree apprenticeships and higher technical education conference, to discuss the benefits of degree apprenticeships. The one-day conference aimed to highlight the importance of degree apprenticeships and the role they can play in developing new skills to boost economic growth.
11 January 2023 Media releases

11 January 2023 Media releases

Our statement on the Government's decision to increase hardship funding and award an uplift to the maintenance loan

Commenting on the Government's decision to increase hardship funding and award an uplift to the maintenance loan, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said:
13 December 2022 Media releases

13 December 2022 Media releases

New guidance for universities on how to respond to student suicides

Published today by Universities UK in partnership with PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide and Samaritans, funded by the Office for Students, the guidance Responding to a suicide: advice for universities is written by the sector for the sector with advice from practitioners, experts and bereaved families.
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.
28 November 2022 Media releases

28 November 2022 Media releases

Research England invests in UK-Ukraine university twinning scheme

Universities UK International (UUKi) has teamed up with Research England to support an innovative UK-Ukraine University Twinning Initiative.
25 November 2022 Media releases

25 November 2022 Media releases

Our statement on speculation that the UK Government may look to reduce international student numbers

Commenting on speculation that the UK Government may look to cut international student numbers, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said:
23 November 2022 Media releases

23 November 2022 Media releases

New data reveals impact of the cost of living crisis on university students

Universities across the UK are stepping up to provide extra support in the cost of living crisis. The need to do so was brought into sharp focus as students around the UK are struggling to cope with the cost of living according to a new survey investigating its impact on university students.
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.
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.
20 October 2022 Media releases

20 October 2022 Media releases

Hundreds of local jobs, skills and growth on a cliff edge across the UK as funding stalls

The government is being warned that jobs and talent are at risk, and over 100 local innovation, skills and business support projects teetering on the brink, because of delays and complications as European Union funding for local skills and training partnerships ends.

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