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4 November 2024 Media releases

4 November 2024 Media releases

Vivienne Stern MBE comments on university fees rise and maintenance support announcement

UUK Chief Executive, Vivienne Stern MBE said: 'Today’s decision cannot have been easy for government, but it is the right thing to do.'
10 September 2025 Media releases

10 September 2025 Media releases

UUK response to announcement from the University of Greenwich and University of Kent

The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent have announced their intention to formally collaborate.
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.
15 November 2024 Media releases

15 November 2024 Media releases

Universities UK response to OfS report on financial sustainability

Responding to the analysis published today (Friday) from the Office for Students, which updates its annual financial sustainability report for the higher education sector in England, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said:
11 June 2025 News

11 June 2025 News

Universities UK responds to the Spending Review

Our response to announcements set out in the government's June 2025 Spending Review.
23 June 2025 Media releases

23 June 2025 Media releases

Universities UK responds to the Industrial Strategy

Our response to the government's industrial strategy.
20 October 2025 Media releases

20 October 2025 Media releases

Universities UK responds to the Government’s Post-16 Education and Skills Strategy

Responding to the Education Secretary's presentation of the Post-16 Education and Skills Strategy and announcements on university funding in England, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
8 May 2025 Media releases

8 May 2025 Media releases

Universities UK responds to Office for Students' annual financial sustainability report

Following publication this morning of the Office for Students’ (OfS’s) annual financial sustainability report, which shows the financial performance of universities is forecast to decline in 2024-25 for the third consecutive year, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, said:
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.
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.
1 September 2025 Media release

1 September 2025 Media release

New report calls for practical reform in higher education shared services

The Universities UK (UUK) commissioned report, led by Jisc, presents a compelling case for a sector-wide action plan.
24 July 2024 Media releases

24 July 2024 Media releases

New paper to set out the role of universities in addressing the government's priorities

A group of experts will outline the role universities can play in powering the new government’s growth strategy and creating opportunity.

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