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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.

HERB – Lords second reading

The economic impact of international students

Briefing
6 March 2017
Economic impact Immigration Parliament and government
This briefing outlines new figures for 2014–15 on the economic impact of international students studying in the UK, including the jobs generated at a regional level and the income they provide local businesses.

UUK-GuildHE letter to peers on Higher Education and Research Bill ahead of Report stage

2 March 2017
Parliament and government Regulation of higher education
The president of UUK and chair of GuildHE have written to members of the House of Lords during Committee stage of the Higher Education and Research Bill.
HERB – Lords second reading

Response to minister's plans for higher education reform

Briefing
24 February 2017
Parliament and government
Universities UK welcomes government amendments to the Higher Education and Research Bill.

UUK-GuildHE letter to peers on Higher Education and Research Bill priorities

19 January 2017
Parliament and government Regulation of higher education
The president of UUK and chair of GuildHE have written to members of the House of Lords during Committee stage of the Higher Education and Research Bill.

Parliamentary briefing: Exiting the EU and science and research – general debate 19 December 2016

Briefing
20 December 2016
Parliament and government
Only with the right support and investment from the government – through a combination of securing the best deal from the exit negotiations and domestic policy change – will universities thrive outside the European Union.

Universities UK response to government consultation on part-time undergraduate maintenance loans

17 December 2016
Funding Inclusion, equality and diversity Parliament and government
We welcome the proposed introduction of part-time undergraduate maintenance loans, and the positive direction of travel that they represent in relation to government policy towards part-time study.
Consultation front page

Universities UK response to government consultation on postgraduate doctoral loans

Consultations and responses
17 December 2016
Funding Parliament and government
We welcome the introduction of postgraduate doctoral loans, but have points to raise concerning their design and implementation.

Universities UK’s response to the government consultation, 'Schools that work for everyone'

12 December 2016
Inclusion, equality and diversity Parliament and government Professional education Regulation of higher education
We support the government’s wish to raise standards and attainment in the school system and in doing so improve social mobility. This can be achieved through a number of partnership and engagement mechanisms with schools.
HERB – Lords second reading

Parliamentary briefing: Higher Education and Research Bill – House of Lords Second Reading

Briefing
30 November 2016
Parliament and government
Briefing for the Second Reading in the House of Lords of the Higher Education and Research Bill, highlighting seven areas where Universities UK believes amendments are required​.
Parliamentary briefing front cover

Parliamentary briefing: the effect of exiting the EU on higher education

Briefing
22 November 2016
Parliament and government
Our five key recommendations designed to ensure the continued success of the UK university sector following Brexit.
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Blogs

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.

Anything for universities at the Labour and Conservative conferences?

4 October 2018
Political Affairs Officer Mark Condren rounds up events from the 2018 Labour and Conservative party conferences, with a particular lookout for any university-related discussions.

News

UUK response to Treasury Committee recommendations on government's major review of university funding

UUK response to recommendations on major review of university funding

18 February 2018
UUK responds to the Treasury Committee recommendations on the government’s major review of university funding

Appointment of new universities minister

9 January 2018
Universities UK responded today to the news that Sam Gyimah MP has been appointed universities minister for England in the Prime Minister's cabinet reshuffle.

Europe’s university leaders call for urgent Brexit clarification

25 October 2017
​Leaders of European higher education bodies have signed a statement calling on governments across Europe to speed up Brexit negotiations so talks can begin over the future of European research, collaboration, and student mobility.
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