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Parliamentary briefings and submissions
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.
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
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Funding
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.
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
Equality, diversity and inclusion
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.
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: 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.
Parliamentary briefing: House of Commons Report Stage and Third Reading – Higher Education and Research Bill
Briefing
17 November 2016
Parliament and government
While Universities UK is supportive of new legislation in principle, our members still have significant concerns about many aspects of the bill which have remained unchanged during the Commons stages so far.
Parliamentary briefing: International students and immigration
Briefing
11 November 2016
Immigration
Parliament and government
This briefing provides information about international students and immigration policy, including the latest trends in international student recruitment.
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Blogs
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
UUK response to government’s interim response to the Augar review, post-qualifications admissions consultation and TEF
21 January 2021
UUK has responded to government’s interim response to the Augar review, post-qualifications admissions consultation and TEF
UUK response to announcement that the UK and EU have agreed a deal on a future trade agreement
24 December 2020
UUK has responded to the announcement that the UK and EU have agreed a deal on a future trade agreement.
Response to government announcement on students returning to university in the new year
2 December 2020
UUK has responded to the government announcement that there will be a staggered approach to students returning to university in the new year.