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28 September 2026 Publications

28 September 2026 Publications

Government now expects to fund just 16p in every £1 spent on teaching and supporting undergraduates

New analysis for Universities UK from London Economics finds that graduates are now covering the great majority of the cost of a degree
23 September 2026 Media releases

23 September 2026 Media releases

UK universities were delivering Government’s Industrial Strategy years before it was written

New data uncovers regional research ecosystem powering the UK’s growth sectors, from financial services in the North East of England to advanced manufacturing in the West Midlands.
16 September 2026 Media releases

16 September 2026 Media releases

Communities come together with universities as Future Communities launches in Northamptonshire

Civic leaders and residents from across Northamptonshire have come together to discuss the future of their community as part of a new national initiative led by Universities UK which will explore how universities can better support the people and local areas they serve.
10 September 2026 Media releases

10 September 2026 Media releases

Work-based learning for every undergraduate in new commitment from universities

Universities and employers have today come together behind a major new plan to help get more graduates into good jobs. Published by Universities UK (UUK) with support from Pearson and the British Chambers of Commerce, the Future Jobs Roadmap sets out a series of steps for universities, business and government to take to better support graduates into work.
27 August 2026 Media releases

27 August 2026 Media releases

Universities UK welcomes Universities Scotland's new framework for the long-term sustainability and success of Scotland's universities

Responding to the publication of The Scottish Government and Universities Scotland first report of the co-owned Future Framework for the Sustainability and Success of Scotland’s Universities, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK has said:
13 August 2026 Media releases

13 August 2026 Media releases

Universities UK congratulates record number of UK 18-year-olds on earning a place at university this year

UUK Chief Executive, Vivienne Stern MBE, has responded to this year’s Level 3 Results Day in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
28 July 2026 Media releases

28 July 2026 Media releases

Universities UK responds to Burnham's announcement on education routes

Following Andy Burnham's piece in The Times, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK provides a statement.
20 July 2026 News

20 July 2026 News

Letter to Andy Burnham following his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

In this open letter, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK, and Professor Malcolm Press CBE, Universities UK President, congratulate Andy Burnham on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
16 July 2026 News

16 July 2026 News

Universities UK responds to UCAS June 30 deadline data 2026

Responding to the June 30 deadline data from UCAS, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:
10 July 2026 News

10 July 2026 News

University sector takes action to make admissions fairer for students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds

Today, Universities UK (UUK), the Sutton Trust and UCAS announce further action to support talented individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds on their path to university to level the playing field across the country and create a stronger pipeline of talent into the future workforce.
7 July 2026 News

7 July 2026 News

Universities UK responds to the Treasury Select Committee’s report on student loans

Following the Treasury Select Committee's report, 'Student Loans: Unfair and Broken?', Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK provides a statement.
25 June 2026 News

25 June 2026 News

Universities UK responds to IFS report on lifetime earnings

Responding to a new report from the IFS on the impact of undergraduate degrees on lifetime earnings, Vivienne Stern MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:

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