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We produce publications on a wide range of policy areas. They provide evidence-based recommendations and information for universities and policymakers.

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30 October 2023 Health and wellbeing

Universities powering the NHS

Our position paper and case studies on how universities will be central to educating the NHS healthcare workforce of the future.

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5 September 2018 Health and wellbeing

Suicide-safer universities

Guidance for universities on preventing student suicides.

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18 May 2020 Health and wellbeing

18 May 2020 Health and wellbeing

Stepchange: mentally healthy universities

A refreshed strategic framework for mental health and wellbeing at universities.
31 August 2022 Equality, diversity and inclusion

31 August 2022 Equality, diversity and inclusion

Spiking: what universities can do

Our practice note to support universities’ response to spiking as we enter the 2022–23 academic year.
7 November 2025 Publications

7 November 2025 Publications

Our response to the DHSC 10-Year Workforce Plan call for evidence

We have responded to the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) call for evidence on the NHS 10-Year Workforce Plan, emphasising the need for stronger collaboration and clear partnership between universities and the NHS to address workforce challenges.
12 July 2022 Health and wellbeing

12 July 2022 Health and wellbeing

NHS-university partnerships: working together for student mental health

Examples of NHS-university partnerships that are joining-up mental health care for students.
3 December 2024 Health and wellbeing

3 December 2024 Health and wellbeing

NHS 10 year plan consultation

This is a joint response to the NHS 10 Year Plan Consultation from Universities UK (UUK) and GuildHE.
11 May 2018 Health and wellbeing

11 May 2018 Health and wellbeing

Minding our future: starting a conversation about the support of student mental health old
14 November 2025 Letter

14 November 2025 Letter

Joint letter calling for greater recognition of training needs and strengths in NHS workforce plans

Universities UK, the Russell Group, Council of Deans of Health, GuildHE, London Higher, Medical Schools Council, Dental Schools Council, Pharmacy Schools Council, MillionPlus and University Alliance have collectively written to Secretary of State Wes Streeting and Health Minister Karin Smyth to reinforce the vital role their organisations will play in transforming the NHS, and urging government to place education, training and research at the heart of the new 10 Year Workforce Plan.
23 September 2019 Health and wellbeing

23 September 2019 Health and wellbeing

Initiations at UK universities

A briefing on the dangers of initiations and excessive alcohol consumption among students.
24 June 2024 Health and wellbeing

24 June 2024 Health and wellbeing

Enabling student health and success

We have published a report covering the work of our taskforce into tackling supply and demand for drugs in the context of student health and wellbeing.

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