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Universities UK submission to the Economic Affairs Committee inquiry into tertiary education
Universities UK submission to the Economic Affairs Committee inquiry into tertiary education
31 October 2017
Innovation, growth and skills
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Universities UK's written evidence to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee inquiry into the economics of higher, further and technical education highlights the important role that universities play in the UK economy.
The submission outlines the role of universities in meeting present and future skills needs in the UK, particularly in the context of Brexit, increased global competition and technological advancement.
It covers the types of skills needed by the UK economy, assesses how effective current structures are in delivering the different types of skills required, and sets out proposals for change.
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Life-changing research at UK universities could be days away from stalling
19 March 2019
Universities UK is calling on the government to take urgent steps to prevent the UK from losing out on hundreds of millions of pounds worth of research grants if there is a no-deal Brexit.
Universities UK calls for salary cap to be set at £21k to protect key higher education workers
12 February 2019
Vivienne Stern, Director of Universities UK International, has today (Tuesday 12 February) called on the government to lower the proposed salary requirement for EEA workers to gain a high-skilled work visa; to £21,000.
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The Augar review must be judged on Britain’s best interests
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Universities UK Chief Executive Alistair Jarvis sets out five tests by which the Augar review should be judged.
Graduates in demand, but skills must match up with jobs
7 November 2018
With regular debates about the value of degrees and whether graduates have the right skills, Greg Wade considers the evidence from employers on graduate recruitment and their actual skills needs.
