Blog

BME attainment: why universities must do more than 'mind the gap'

13 November 2018

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Professor Steve West, Vice-Chancellor of the University of West England, Bristol, on the initiatives his institution is running to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for BME students in the UK.

Graduates in demand, but skills must match up with jobs

7 November 2018

Innovation, growth and skills

With regular debates about the value of degrees and whether graduates have the right skills, Greg Wade considers the evidence from employers on graduate recruitment and their actual skills needs.

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UUK's Director of Policy looks at the need to go beyond the outdated and simplistic distinction between FE and HE.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'.