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Impact of European migration analysed in new MAC report

18 September 2018

Immigration International

Response to the report from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) looking at the impact of migration from the European Economic Area (EEA). The MAC took evidence from a range of employers, government departments and industry bodies, including UUK.

Response to Joint Expert Panel report on USS valuation

13 September 2018

News Pensions

Response to the Joint Expert Panel report reviewing the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) 2017 valuation, processes and assumptions. The report from the Panel makes a number of observations and recommendations.

Migration Advisory Committee publishes report on international students

11 September 2018

Immigration International

Universities UK's response to the publication of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report on the impacts of international students in the UK.

Government review is a fantastic opportunity to improve the university system for students

Press release

5 September 2018

Funding Innovation, growth and skills Student experience

Government must aim to create a sustainable university funding system in England, which supports learners from all backgrounds to reach their potential.

Cover of guidance on preventing student suicides

Guidance for universities on preventing student suicides

Press release

5 September 2018

Health and social care

UUK and PAPYRUS, the UK's national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide, have published new guidance to help university leaders prevent student suicides.

New visa for international students would benefit UK

4 September 2018

Immigration International

Universities UK has called for a new visa to allow international students to gain work experience in the UK for up to two years after graduation

New poll: public support for international students

4 September 2018

International

A new poll from ComRes reveals that three quarters (72%) of British adults think that international students should be able to stay and work in the UK post-graduation for one year or more

HEPI report on qualifications gap

23 August 2018

Innovation, growth and skills Professional education

Universities UK response to the new report from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) calling on universities to reverse the collapse in technical education in England.

Comment ahead of results day

15 August 2018

Speaking ahead of the publication of A-level results and students finding out whether their university applications have been successful, Alistair Jarvis, Chief Executive of Universities UK, says that there remains strong demand for university places.