Parliamentary briefings and submissions

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31 October 2022 Freedom of speech

31 October 2022 Freedom of speech

Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill – Lords Committee Stage

This parliamentary briefing provides a short summary of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill, as well as those areas where we feel further clarification and assurances are required.
17 February 2025 Impact of universities

17 February 2025 Impact of universities

Evidence to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee inquiry on innovation, growth and the regions, February 2025

Written evidence submitted to the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology Committee as part of their inquiry into innovation, growth and the regions.
7 June 2023 Teaching, learning and quality

7 June 2023 Teaching, learning and quality

Evidence to the House of Lords inquiry on the work of the Office for Students

Briefing summarising the written evidence submitted to the Lords Industry and Regulators Committee as part of their inquiry into the work of the Office for Students (OfS).
22 February 2024 International

22 February 2024 International

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill briefing, February 2024

Latest briefing on the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill circulated to peers ahead of second reading on 20 February 2024.
4 July 2023 Freedom of speech

4 July 2023 Freedom of speech

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill - Second Reading

This briefing provides a short summary of the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill, as well as those areas where we feel further clarification and assurances are required at Second Reading.
19 April 2023 Health and wellbeing

19 April 2023 Health and wellbeing

Creating a statutory duty of care for students

This briefing outlines UUK's position on legislating for an additional statutory duty of care for students in higher education. It also highlights our work with members to support the mental health of students and staff across our universities.
1 March 2024 Impact of universities

1 March 2024 Impact of universities

Contribution of higher education - House of Lords debate, March 2024

On Thursday 7 March, members of the House of Lords will discuss the 'contribution of higher education to national growth, productivity, and levelling up.' Ahead of this debate, we have briefed peers on the contribution of universities based on our recent reports. You can read the briefing.
3 December 2024 Funding, finance and operations

3 December 2024 Funding, finance and operations

Briefing on the Westminster Hall financial sustainability of higher education debate, December 2024

Briefing circulated to MPs ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on the financial sustainability of higher education. This debate is taking place on Thursday 5 December and has been tabled by Adam Thompson MP.
11 November 2024 Impact of universities

11 November 2024 Impact of universities

Briefing on House of Lords Blueprint debate, November 2024

Briefing circulated to peers ahead of the House of Lords debate on the Blueprint. This debate is taking place on Thursday 14 November and has been tabled by Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe.

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