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 immigration and freedom of speech.

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.

Universities UK response to 'Transforming children and young people's mental health provision: a Green Paper'

Consultations and responses
15 March 2018
Health and social care Mental health Parliament and government
The government's green paper​ has provided an important opportunity to transform children and young people’s mental health, and universities will be at the forefront.

Parliamentary briefing: Universities Superannuation Scheme

Briefing
22 February 2018
Parliament and government
​A briefing for parliamentarians on recent negotiations related to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), explaining why changes to the scheme are needed and what the proposals mean for any of their constituents affected.
T-level consultation response

Universities UK response to T-level consultation

Consultations and responses
16 February 2018
Parliament and government
Universities UK is supportive of the government’s reforms to technical education, but holds concerns over the extent to which T-levels will prepare students for higher education​.
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Blogs

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Funding for adult learners will boost the UK's economic recovery

30 September 2020
UUK's Julie Tam takes a look at the prime minister's announcement of a lifetime skills allowance, and what it means for the economy, society, and individuals.

General election 2019: what the parties say on higher education

27 November 2019
UUK's Karmjit Kaur takes a look at the policy commitments on higher education in party manifestos ahead of the general election.

News

New guidance can ensure universities protect and develop international partnerships

15 October 2020
Universities are today publishing guidelines to better safeguard themselves against security-related risks that can result from international collaborations.

Government must act now or risk losing European students for years to come

5 October 2020
​Prospective university students from Europe must be given assurances that they will be given every opportunity to study in the UK, following one of the biggest changes to international student recruitment in a generation.

UUK response to prime minister’s speech on adult learning and skills

29 September 2020
Commenting on the Prime Minister's speech on adult learning and skills, Professor Julia Buckingham, the President of Universities UK and Vice-Chancellor of Brunel University London, said it could benefit millions of adults