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Pensions

We represent higher education employers in discussions on the future of the USS and are working to make the scheme sustainable while offering the very best pensions that can be afforded.

General election 2019

Read our manifesto for all parties ahead of the general election, and resources for student voter registration.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We support and promote life-changing opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds at every university.

Brexit and UK universities

We are working with our members, the university sector and government on the implications for universities and students of the UK's vote to leave the EU.

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Reports

We regularly publish reports and briefings on a wide range of policy topics and issues affecting universities.

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Blog

General election 2019: what the parties say on higher education

27 November 2019

UUK's Karmjit Kaur takes a look at the policy commitments on higher education in party manifestos ahead of the general election.

Seizing the opportunity to offer more people the chance of success through higher technical education

21 November 2019

UUK's Greg Wade on the 'missing middle' of level 4 and 5 qualifications, and shares UUK's recommendations for government.

News

New poll shows overwhelming support for an immigration system based on skills

10 December 2019

A new poll has revealed that 80% of British adults agree that the UK's immigration system should allow scientists, academics and their support staff to work in this country at any stage of their career.

Universities UK welcomes UCAS figures on disadvantaged students

28 November 2019

Universities UK (UUK) today welcomes figures showing that disadvantaged students are 61% more likely to enter university now than they were ten years’ ago.