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Parliamentary briefings and submissions

We produce parliamentary briefings on a range of subjects based on the current legislative programme, our policy priorities and campaigns.

These include briefings on the Higher Education Green Paper, immigration, freedom of speech, teacher training and devo​lution.

Review of post-18 education and funding

24 May 2019
Funding Parliament and government
This briefing outlines the six tests which Universities UK thinks the recommendations of the upcoming review of post-18 education and funding need to pass if it we are to maintain quality, access and choice in post-18 education.
cover for briefing on the uses and limits of LEO data

The uses and limits of Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) data

28 March 2019
Parliament and government
A parliamentary briefing providing an overview of what Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) data is and how it can be useful to students, policy makers and higher education institutions.

Universities UK response to Office for Students consultation on regulating access and participation

18 December 2018
Inclusion, equality and diversity Parliament and government
​Universities UK's response to 'A new approach to regulating access and participation in English higher education – Office for Students consultation'.

Parliamentary briefing: An improved post-study work system

Briefing
4 September 2018
Immigration International Parliament and government
A briefing outlining UUK’s proposal for an improved post-study work offer for international students who have completed their study at a UK university, allowing these students to contribute their skills and expertise to their local communities.

Briefing: student contracts

Briefing
1 August 2018
Parliament and government Student experience
A briefing exploring the development of student contracts and sets out recommendations for good practice

Parliamentary briefing: backbench business debate on Erasmus+

Briefing
20 June 2018
Brexit and UK universities Parliament and government
A briefing for MPs ahead of a backbench business debate in the House of Commons on Thursday 21 June 2018 on future UK access to Erasmus+ and successor schemes.

Universities UK submission to the Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry into 'An immigration system that works for science and innovation'

Report
18 June 2018
Immigration Parliament and government
Universities UK’s submission to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry on ‘an immigration system that works for science and innovation.’

Universities UK response to the subject-level TEF consultation

Report
22 May 2018
Parliament and government Student experience
Based on the proposals set out in the consultation and feedback from the pilots to date, Universities UK is concerned that a viable subject level TEF would require substantial changes to either of the current options.

Universities UK response to the review of post-18 education and funding call for evidence

Consultations and responses
3 May 2018
Funding Parliament and government
Universities UK's submission to the government's review of post-18 education and funding, which includes a call for more targeted information to prospective students on the costs and benefits of higher education.

Parliamentary briefing: funding for higher education

Briefing
20 April 2018
Funding Parliament and government
A briefing outlining the government's review of post-18 education and funding, and the contribution of the UK's universities to the economy and society.
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Blogs

The Augar review must be judged on Britain’s best interests

5 March 2019
Universities UK Chief Executive Alistair Jarvis sets out five tests by which the Augar review should be judged.

Budget 2018 – key points for universities

30 October 2018
While there were no headline policies on higher education this year, Mark Condren digs into the documents underpinning the Budget to find announcements of interest to universities.

News

UUK and sector partners call for reform of the student visa system

18 July 2019
The government is being challenged to back-up its commitment to boosting international student numbers with reform to the new student visa route.

Research and innovation key to plans for UK prosperity

27 June 2019
UUK has linked with business, charities and researchers to appeal to Conservative leadership hopefuls

Supporting universities must be a top priority for the next prime minister

11 June 2019
The next prime minister has a golden opportunity to deliver jobs, regional growth and improve life chances across the UK by working with universities.
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