Press releases

Downgrading degree apprenticeships would be a mistake

28 January 2019

Moves to downgrade degree apprenticeships could undermine the development of the skills necessary for the UK economy to be successful in future, warn university leaders.

UK revenue from education related exports and TNE activity increases to £20 billion

Response statements

24 January 2019

Economic impact International

Universities UK responds to new data revealing the amount of UK revenue coming from education related exports and TNE activity

NHS long-term plan

Response statements

7 January 2019

Health and social care

UUK's response to the NHS long-term plan.

University leaders warn against No Deal as vital research comes under threat

4 January 2019

Brexit and UK universities

University leaders have written to politicians and government to warn of the risks for research, staff and students if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

Immigration White Paper

Response statements

19 December 2018

Immigration

UUK's comment on the publication of the government's Immigration White Paper.

International staff vital for UK’s future STEM success

18 December 2018

Facts and stats Innovation, growth and skills Reports

University staff from overseas account for a growing and sizeable proportion of tutors, researchers and technicians in engineering and technology as well as biological, mathematical and physical sciences, a new report finds today.

ONS announcement on accounting treatment of student loans

17 December 2018

Funding

UUK response to ONS announcement on accounting treatment of student loans

MadeAtUni: universities top 100 discoveries

6 December 2018

Impact of universities Innovation, growth and skills

From technology that turns urine into electricity to care robots for the elderly, the MadeAtUni campaign celebrates the transformational impact of UK universities

New universities minister

5 December 2018

News

Universities UK comment on appointment of new Universities Minister

A ‘no deal’ Brexit: implications for universities and minimising risk

29 November 2018

Brexit and UK universities

At a Universities UK (UUK) conference to be held today, Thursday 29 November, delegates will consider how universities can address the implications of Brexit.