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Universities UK is the voice of universities, helping to maintain the world-leading strength of the UK university sector and supporting our members to achieve their aims and objectives.
What we do
Universities UK is the collective voice of 137 universities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Who we are
Who we represent, our senior team, and our policymaking and governance structures.
Our members
Our members are the vice-chancellors or principals (executive heads) of universities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Working for Universities UK
We offer great opportunities for people interested in working in a membership organisation for the higher education sector.
Universities UK International
Universities UK International promotes and represents UK universities abroad.
Woburn House Conference Centre
Universities UK is based at Woburn House, Tavistock Square which is also the home of Woburn House Conference Centre, a suite of eight spaces suitable for a range of events from meetings to conferences and dinners.
Partnerships and associated organisations
We work with many other organisations to support and promote the UK higher education sector.
Universities Wales
Universities Wales represents the interests of higher education institutions in Wales and is a National Council of Universities UK.
Universities Scotland
Universities Scotland is the national council in Scotland of Universities UK.
Our history
Universities UK’s roots lie in the 19th century when meetings took place with vice-chancellors of universities and principals of university colleges.
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Blog
Tackling racial harassment on campus: we must do better
12 March 2020
Universities must do everything they can to set clear cultural expectations, and take action to eradicate hate, writes Professor David Richardson.
Supporting LGBT students studying overseas
10 March 2020
Stonewall's Emma Kosmin on steps universities can take to provide support for LGBT students studying overseas.
News
Universities UK response to Ofqual guidance
3 April 2020
Universities UK’s response to NUS’ open letter on student renters
2 April 2020
UUK and our members are working hard to support all students and ensure that no-one is unfairly impacted by the Covid-19 virus.
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International higher education forum online
20 Apr - 24 Apr 2020, 09:00 - 17:00
#IHEFonline: Where next? Identifying target markets for recruitment and collaboration
20 Apr 2020, 14:00 - 15:00
