Our work in parliament – overview

Universities UK works on behalf of its members to maintain strong relationships with political parties in parliament and to influence policy change.

Our work includes:

• lobbying to make sure that government and party policies are beneficial for universities

• maintaining good contacts with key MPs, peers, advisers and researchers

• submitt​ing written evidence to select committees

• producing briefings for MPs to inform debates in both Houses

• hosting regular and timely events to update parliamentarians on key higher education issues

We also support our members by briefing them ahead of meetings with parliamentarians and advise on opportunities to speak directly to MPs on issues that concern them.

Our current priorities include:

• The Higher Education Bill and White Paper
• Brexit and universities
• Immigration
• Skills and economic growth​
• Inclusion, equality and diversity
• Science and research

Universities UK also provides the secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary University Group.​