Universities UK

The voice of universities

Home

Our work

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.

Inclusion, equality and diversity

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.

Immigration

We want to see an immigration system that helps universities to attract international students and highly skilled staff to study and work in the UK.

View all our work

Reports

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

Latest

Blog

First thoughts on Augar: plenty to discuss, but we must protect opportunity and choice

30 May 2019

Universities UK's Director of Policy Chris Hale takes a first look at the Augar review's long-awaited recommendations.

Universities must help secure a sustainable future for our planet

4 April 2019

The University of Edinburgh's Dave Gorman on the steps his institution is taking to reduce carbon emissions and make a sustainable and socially responsible contribution to the world.

News

Supporting universities must be a top priority for the next prime minister

11 June 2019

The next prime minister has a golden opportunity to deliver jobs, regional growth and improve life chances across the UK by working with universities.

Top-up guarantee needed from government if fees are cut, warns UUK

30 May 2019

Responding to the review of post-18 education and funding's publication, Universities UK is calling on the government and next prime minister to consider fully the potential consequences of the recommendations for students and our higher education sector.