Press releases

Press releases Blog

Latest government measures to control the Coronavirus outbreak

18 March 2020

Coronavirus

Actions being taken by universities in response to coronavirus

13 March 2020

Coronavirus

Independent advisors announced to support Universities UK’s work dealing with racial harassment

11 March 2020

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Dr Tony Sewell CBE, Jatin Haria, and Sandra Kerr CBE have been appointed as independent expert advisors to Universities UK (UUK) as the higher education sector seeks to redouble efforts to prevent and respond to racial harassment and hate crime.

Time is running out to save Erasmus+: Losing study abroad scheme would blow a hole in UK economic prospects

9 March 2020

Brexit and UK universities Economic impact Facts and stats Innovation, growth and skills International Outward student mobility

More than 17,000 UK university students are hoping that the UK Government can negotiate continued involvement in Erasmus+ in its trade discussions with the European Union so they can develop important and necessary skills overseas next year.

Golden opportunity for government to reverse decline in adult learning

2 March 2020

Equality, diversity and inclusion Innovation, growth and skills News

Greater financial support would supercharge lifelong learning

Universities UK response to UK-EU trade negotiations proposals

27 February 2020

Brexit and UK universities Economic impact Innovation, growth and skills International News Outward student mobility Parliament and government

Today (Thursday 27 February), UK Government has set out its position for UK-EU negotiations over future trade agreements, with student mobility and research programmes an important part of the discussions.

An open letter from university employers to staff impacted by the latest UCU pensions and pay disputes.

19 February 2020

News Pensions

Universities UK's response to announcement on new points-based immigration system

19 February 2020

Brexit and UK universities Immigration

UUK's response to Government announcement on new points-based immigration system.

Filling careers advice gaps would make university applications fairer

17 February 2020

Equality, diversity and inclusion News Student experience

The majority of students and recent graduates believe the university application process is fair, however the support they receive making their career choices is a concern for many.