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Addressing the BME attainment gap in universities

29 October 2018

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Professor Alec Cameron, Vice-Chancellor of Aston University, talks about initiatives to help universities improve the attainment and university experience of black and minority ethnic (BME) students across the UK.

Changing the culture on cyber bullying

19 October 2018

Equality, diversity and inclusion

The lines between on and off-line harassment are becoming increasingly blurred among young people. Policy Intern Katy Haigh looks at efforts in the university sector to tackle online bullying.

Taking a stand against hate crime

16 October 2018

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Professor David Richardson, Vice-Chancellor of the University of East Anglia, talks about the challenge of tackling hate crime, and how universities can take a lead.

How universities can support mental health this World Mental Health Day

10 October 2018

Health and social care

This World Mental Health Day, Simon Blake, newly appointed CEO of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England urges more universities to take action to support both student and staff mental health.

Challenging the higher Vs further education false divide

8 October 2018

Innovation, growth and skills

UUK's Director of Policy looks at the need to go beyond the outdated and simplistic distinction between FE and HE. A new piece of research commissioned by Universities UK reinforces this message.

Student mental health: dealing with the transition from school to university

15 August 2018

Student experience

As students receive exam results and many confirm their university places, Student Minds' Louise Honey looks at the often difficult transition from school or college to university, and the new guidance and online support available.

UK research integrity – how to maintain the UK's reputation for high standards

13 July 2018

Research policy

UUK’s Sam Roseveare explains how UUK is taking the lead to ensure UK research is carried out to the very highest standards.

Have we "miseducated a generation" about student finance?

20 June 2018

Funding Student experience

A survey of students by Universities UK and the National Education Opportunities Network (NEON) reveals that many students are not aware that student loans differ to conventional 'debt'.

Managing grade inflation and demonstrating student improvement

1 June 2018

Regulation of higher education Student experience

Teaching Excellence Framework Graduates

UUK's William Hammonds provides an update on UUK's work with QAA, GuildHE and the UKSCQA to explore how to address concerns around grade inflation.

Higher education: a diverse range of opportunities for everyone

8 May 2018

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Social action Social mobility Access

UUK's Dan Hurley on the wide range of opportunities higher education provides, and what the Office for Students can do to help universities make further progress on social mobility.