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Survey demonstrates positive university progress in tackling harassment and hate crime, but highlights areas for improvement

9 October 2019
Equality, diversity and inclusion Reports Student experience
Almost 100 universities have been surveyed by Universities UK as a follow-up to its harassment and hate crime taskforce (Changing the Culture), exploring how institutions are addressing some of the challenges raised and acting on its recommendations.

New advice for universities and students on dangers of initiations

23 September 2019
Health and social care Mental health Student experience
​Universities UK (UUK), in collaboration with Newcastle University, has today launched a briefing, Initiations at UK universities, to raise awareness of the dangers of initiations and excessive alcohol consumption among students.

Majority of universities well-prepared for no-deal Brexit; but continue to fear negative impact

16 September 2019
Brexit and UK universities
Analysis has revealed more than three quarters of surveyed UK universities are 'very' or 'extremely concerned' about the negative impact no-deal Brexit will have, but most feel they are prepared for such an eventuality after taking widespread precautions

President's speech to UUK annual conference

13 September 2019
Economic impact Innovation, growth and skills News Regulation of higher education
This year's Universities UK annual conference has taken place at the University of Birmingham.

Government is wrong to focus on future salaries – new survey of students and graduates suggests

12 September 2019
Efficiency and value for money Facts and stats Student experience
Polling by ComRes for Universities UK shows that students and graduates perceive university as providing a broad range of benefits.

UUK response to announcement of a new post-study work visa

Press release
11 September 2019
Immigration
Responding to the announcement of a new post-study work visa allowing international students to work in the UK for two years after graduation.

Universities asked to take action against online harassment

2 September 2019
Equality, diversity and inclusion
UUK has published new guidance to help universities prevent and respond to all forms of online harassment.

UUK response to UCAS update on unconditional offer-making

30 July 2019
News
UUK response to UCAS update on unconditional offer-making

International students paying through the nose for woefully inadequate document-checking service

29 July 2019
Immigration International
Concern is rising at UK universities as Sopra Steria – the company contracted to check documents and enrol biometric information as part of visa applications – is unable to meet demand, with students in some parts waiting 30 days to get an appointment

New Prime Minister must support the continued success of university sector

23 July 2019
News Parliament and government
​Universities UK is calling on the new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, to cement the world-leading reputation of our universities and to help them to make an even bigger impact on people's lives through their teaching and research.
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