Media releases

We make sure that news and the views of universities are seen in the media. Find our latest statements and media releases. To get in touch with the media team, please email pressoffice@universitiesuk.ac.uk.

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22 Jul 2021 Media releases

22 Jul 2021 Media releases

Universities offering support through results season

University leaders say their institutions are ready to help the growing number of students applying to university this summer and that students should continue to be ambitious with their study choices.
13 Jul 2021 Media releases

13 Jul 2021 Media releases

Universities vital to nation's health and wellbeing recovery says Dame Katherine Grainger

Communities across the UK benefit from their research and access to their sports facilities.
24 Jun 2021 Media releases

24 Jun 2021 Media releases

UUK responds to valuable feedback from Student Academic Experience Survey

It is valuable to hear student views on the past year which has been far from the 'usual' university experience.
15 Jun 2021 Media releases

15 Jun 2021 Media releases

USS employers back changes to the pension scheme

Employers in the USS are backing a series of proposals for medium and long-term reform.
11 Jun 2021 Media releases

11 Jun 2021 Media releases

UUK response to government announcement on new fund for higher technical courses

Expanding higher technical courses is a positive move
9 Jun 2021 Media releases

9 Jun 2021 Media releases

Universities boosting academic skills and wellbeing of Year 13s

Universities are stepping up efforts to support the education and wellbeing of Year 13s
27 May 2021 Media releases

27 May 2021 Media releases

University partnerships will help UK build back better faster

A new report is predicting that thousands of jobs, new businesses, and prosperity will be created through university collaborations.
13 May 2021 Media releases

13 May 2021 Media releases

Admissions reform must not leave students marooned without proper careers support

Our response to the government's consultation on Post-Qualifications Admissions (PQA).
12 May 2021 Media releases

12 May 2021 Media releases

UUK response to the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill

Universities share the government's commitment to protecting and promoting free speech, which is critical to the success of the higher education sector.
11 May 2021 Media releases

11 May 2021 Media releases

UUK response to government plans to introduce a Skills and Post-16 Education Bill, as outlined in the Queen’s Speech

Our response to government plans
13 Apr 2021 Media releases

13 Apr 2021 Media releases

Government decision on student returns in England 'hugely disappointing for students'

No further students can return for in-person activities until at least 17 May 2021
11 Apr 2021 Health and wellbeing

11 Apr 2021 Health and wellbeing

Joint letter from UUK, Student Minds and NUS on student returns

Open letter from UUK, Student Minds and the NUS