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31 May 2023 Media releases

31 May 2023 Media releases

UUK responds to new HESA data on graduate outcomes in 2020/21

Commenting on the publication today by The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) of graduate outcomes data and statistics in 2020/21, Professor Steve West CBE, President of Universities UK and Vice-Chancellor of UWE Bristol, said:
4 October 2023 News

4 October 2023 News

UUK Chief Executive responds to the Prime Minister’s address at Conservative Party Conference

Universities UK Chief Executive, Vivienne Stern MBE, responds to the Prime Minister’s comments on education made at the Conservative Party Conference 2023:
23 February 2024 Media releases

23 February 2024 Media releases

Universities UK unveils manifesto to boost opportunity and economic growth

In anticipation for the general election, universities want to work more closely with the next government to support a national drive to achieve stronger economic growth and improve opportunities for individuals and for communities across the whole of the UK.
21 March 2024 Media releases

21 March 2024 Media releases

Universities UK response to official figures on education export revenue

Official figures have been released on UK revenues from education-related exports and show a total figure of £27.9bn in 2021. 77.9% of this was accounted for by Higher Education.
6 July 2023 News

6 July 2023 News

Universities UK responds to Labour's Opportunity Mission statement

Universities UK Chief Executive, Vivienne Stern MBE, has responded to Labour’s new Opportunity Mission statement, saying:
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:
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 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.
7 March 2025 Media releases

7 March 2025 Media releases

Professor Malcolm Press CBE elected as next President of Universities UK

Professor Malcolm Press CBE, Vice Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University, has been elected as the next President of Universities UK (UUK).
30 June 2023 Media releases

30 June 2023 Media releases

President of Universities UK responds to the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan 2023

Professor Sir Steve West CBE, President of UUK has responded to the release of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.See the full press release from NHS England.
15 March 2023 News

15 March 2023 News

Our statement on the government's plans to increase funding for investment zones

Responding to the announcement made in the Spring Budget of funding for investment zones, Professor Steve West CBE, President of Universities UK and Vice-Chancellor of UWE Bristol, said:
5 September 2024 Media releases

5 September 2024 Media releases

New report reveals key role universities play in boosting growth and productivity across the UK

The higher education sector contributes more than £265 billion to the UK economy.

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