Universities UK
The voice of UK universities
- Reposted by Universities UKNEWS: Jamie Arrowsmith, Director of Universities UK International, responds to the UK Government's International Education Strategy published today. See our full response: loom.ly/aigD5Yo
- 📢We've responded to the DfE consultation on Post-16 level 3 and below pathways. We're calling for strong uni and employer engagement, flexible V level design to supports progression, clear information, advice and guidance for learners, and careful transitions. Read more⬇️ loom.ly/HxUcCKQ
- 'UK universities must evolve to deliver the brighter future people want' Prof. Malcolm Press CBE, President of UUK, sets out some of the key challenges for the sector in 2026, as well as introducing a new project connecting businesses and communities🤝 The full piece⬇️ loom.ly/AMt3Sn0
- Universities are a reason for optimism about the UK's future🌟 Reflecting on lessons from US higher ed, @viviennestern.bsky.social sets out how we can better demonstrate to the public what universities bring to communities and the country. loom.ly/sL7nNQ0
- 💬'The REF is central to the strength of UK university research.' The Research Excellence Framework (REF) just announced that it will resume with new policies and guidance updates. See @viviennestern.bsky.social's response⬇️ loom.ly/iu4XOjk
- 📢 @ncub.bsky.social's State of the Relationship 2025 report is out today. The report found that there were over 81,499 interactions between unis and businesses recorded in 2023/24, an increase from the year before🌟👇 loom.ly/bmsmmyI
- We’re calling on universities, schools, and other education professionals to share their insights about contextual admissions💡 Your evidence will help us build a fairer, more inclusive university admissions system. ✅Submit by 30 January👇 loom.ly/A6zkSQM
- "Today’s Budget rightly puts skills and innovation at the heart of the country’s future prosperity, and universities are crucial partners to both." Our President, Professor Malcolm Press responds to the 2025 Autumn Budget💭 See the full statement 👇 htttps://loom.ly/CvHvl_g
- 'The levy could leave institutions worse off, harming teaching, research and the economy as the sector faces financial strain, experts say' @viviennestern.bsky.social on the knock-on effect of the international student levy on the economy: loom.ly/6wCnQhc
- “…a tax on a major UK export" says @theifs.bsky.social on the government’s proposed international student levy. It would cost the uni sector £780m a year, hampering its contribution to economic growth and opportunity 👇 loom.ly/EE6_2l0
- "Today's announcement sets out a clear framework to help the public and politicians see the real benefits that research brings to our everyday lives." See @viviennestern.bsky.social's full response to the Science & Tech Sec's speech at the UKRI summit⬇️ www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/latest/news/...
- Today we're at the Science Museum for the Innovation for Growth Summit. Research and Innovation are the UK’s greatest engines for long-term growth. Through the day, leading voices from politics, research, business & investment will discuss how to unlock its full value. #InnovationForGrowth
- Universities can play a crucial role in supporting local and global businesses make the most of innovative new tech 🌟 Great to see this new report from the TBI highlight universities' role in driving national growth👇 loom.ly/OfqQjq8
- Did you know that @openuniversity.bsky.social currently works in over 150 prisons and supports around 2000 students a year in prison, secure units and under licence in the community? Higher education changes lives. See more of the work The Open University are doing⬇️ www.open.ac.uk/blogs/news/b...
- 💬University spin-outs are crucial to the country’s future prosperity, says the former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, but the government needs to be careful not to "kill the golden goose". Wise words as the government weighs up a huge new tax on the sector in the international student levy⬇️
- Important points raised by our colleagues at UCEA about the potential impact of any changes to pensions policy at the Budget loom.ly/PY-WZzk Read more about it from the Mail on Sunday team 📰 loom.ly/-Keitmg
- Interesting piece in @theobserveruk.bsky.social on how the proposed international student levy risks damaging economic growth. Our analysis estimates the net impact of this and other government policy decisions will be a £2.2 billion reduction in funding to HE providers in England⬇️
- 'A chancellor with an overriding commitment to growth would not slap an arbitrary tax on one of the country’s most successful export sectors' 🔗 Richard Lambert on the levy on young people coming to Britain to study bit.ly/4p0Ek5Q
- Reposted by Universities UKNew Post: From talk to action: collaboration and shared services in higher education www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/11/03/f...
- Graduate skills are critical to the government’s priorities, like the Industrial Strategy high-growth sectors.🌟 In the future, the priority employment sectors will have an even greater need for graduate skills.⬇️ See how unis are helping shape the UK's future skills needs: loom.ly/b-SiLqo
- 📢 Together with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), we’ve urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to rethink the idea of the proposed international student levy. Read more: loom.ly/VCyzGDg [1/3]
- Why? The proposed international student levy risks: ➡️ Slowing research and innovation ➡️ Cutting key subjects and jobs ➡️ Causing losses to local and wider economies ➡️ Reducing support for disadvantaged students ➡️ Adding pressure to already stretched budgets [2/3]
- We urge the government to reconsider the proposed international student levy and work with universities and business leaders on growth-positive alternatives that protect research, innovation and opportunity, strengthening the UK’s knowledge economy. 🌟 See our joint letter: loom.ly/hB8vEus [3/3]
- 📢 New analysis published today shows the value of public investment in R&D to the UK – with every £1 spent delivering £8 in net economic benefits over the long term. See more: loom.ly/v2YbGaQ
- Speaking at the Education Select Committee last week, @viviennestern.bsky.social welcomed the government's decision to index-link tuition fees in England. However, the proposed international student levy levy could completely undermine this. See more: loom.ly/raYgBjU [1/3]
- ⬇️Our analysis estimates the net impact of the proposed international student levy and other government policy decisions will be a £2.2 billion reduction in funding to HE providers in England over academic years 2025-26 and 2026-27, compared to 2024-25. [2/3]
- We are urging government to pause the levy proposal and work with the sector to find better ways to restore maintenance grants without harming universities’ financial stability. See more on our analysis: loom.ly/pKpm0CI [3/3]
- The gov’s ambition for two-thirds of young people to achieve a higher-level qualification by age 25 will require unis and colleges to collaborate🌟 See our report with @aoc-info.bsky.social on delivering a joined-up post-16 skills system: loom.ly/8Sq1_Gw
- The government’s post-16 White Paper is clear - our diverse university sector is a source of national pride. Research shows the UK HE sector creates opportunities for millions across the UK and contributes £265bn to the economy.🌟 Unis can power the gov's growth mission: loom.ly/T-7pw68
- Today's government white paper makes clear that universities are a huge national asset, with a vital role to play in national renewal. 💫 We share the ambition to make an even stronger contribution to economic growth and individual opportunity. 🤝 loom.ly/zTCRrfY
- Welcome to Bluesky @uukintl.bsky.social! 👋
- Reposted by Universities UKWishing a happy #Diwali to all our students, staff, alumni and friends celebrating around the world! May the year be filled with health, joy, and prosperity. ✨
- 🌟 A business support initiative at the University of Bedfordsihre, run in collaboration with the Central Bedfordshire Council, is providing local businesses with access to expert support to improve innovation, increase productivity and drive sustainable growth. See more: loom.ly/b-SiLqo
- 💬"Kemi Badenoch wants to end ‘rip-off degrees’ – but I wouldn’t have created Horrid Henry without mine." Francesca Simon, author of the Horrid Henry series, on the importance of creative degrees in @theguardian.com today🌟👇 Read more: loom.ly/K0zK33M
- Thriving universities are critical to driving growth and opportunity in the UK🌟 📢 In our submission to the government’s Autumn Budget, we outline how the sector needs the right support following a sustained, long-term erosion of funding. See more on our submission: loom.ly/9gwXOV0
- Graduate skills are critical to the government’s ‘IS-8’ high-growth sectors.🌟 In all but one of the government's Industrial Strategy growth sectors, graduates make up the majority of the workforce. 🎓 See more on how unis are helping shape the UK's future skills needs: loom.ly/b-SiLqo
- Reposted by Universities UKToday is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 This year’s theme - “Access to services: mental health in catastrophes and emergencies” reminds us how vital it is to have support available in difficult times. Find out more about our mental health support: www.qmul.ac.uk/student-expe... #WMHD2025
- Connecting further and higher education to create a system that delivers for learners and communities🌟 In a new report, UUK & @aoc-info.bsky.social bring together university and college leaders to work towards a more joined-up tertiary education system. 👇 loom.ly/8Sq1_Gw
- 💬'Opening new campuses in India will give more young people the chance to benefit from a UK education, while delivering real returns for our universities at home.' - @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Read more: loom.ly/G_ygDt0
- See more on how we can elevate the UK-India relationship through higher education: loom.ly/6wkEjYA
- Universities UK and vice-chancellors are excited to join the Prime Minister’s trade mission to India on behalf of our unis🤝 The relationship in HE, research and innovation is hugely important to unis and learners in the UK and India🌟
- The centre for writing from @northumbriauni.bsky.social and @newwritingnorth.bsky.social will help nurture talent in the region, creating opportunities and pathways into creative industries.👏 See more: loom.ly/b-SiLqo
- 🌟Unis are central to the UK’s future – driving growth, innovation and opportunity across every part of the country. UUK Chief Executive @viviennestern.bsky.social explains why higher education is key to developing a highly skilled, innovative UK workforce.
- Universities UK has issued a statement on antisemitism, ahead of the anniversary tomorrow of the 7th October attacks. Read in full: loom.ly/59nKCIQ
- 🌟Did you know globally successful games, Grand Theft Auto and Minecraft have roots in the Dundee games cluster? InGAME is a key element of the Dundee games cluster – a collaboration between @abertayuni.bsky.social, @dundee.ac.uk and @uniofstandrews.bsky.social. See more: loom.ly/b-SiLqo [1/3]
- Since 2019, InGAME has: ✅Supported over 175 research and development roles ✅Upskilled 1700 professionals ✅Generated £84.7m GVA [2/3]
- Dundee's games cluster today consists of the highest number of game developers per capita in the UK. 💡🖥️ See more on how universities are supporting the government’s growth sectors: loom.ly/b-SiLqo #DegreesOfImpact #CreativeIndustries [3/3]
- How do unis fuel the UK's growth industries? We spoke to Verity Davidge from @makeuk.bsky.social and Antony Walker at @techuk.bsky.social at Labour Party Conference, as they shared why unis are crucial for talent & innovation.
- In light of the tragic events in Manchester, we reaffirm our commitment to safe & inclusive universities. Antisemitism has no place in society or on our campuses. 🔗See our guidance: loom.ly/1Mvnups
- 💬'We’re Americans. Here’s why we’ve come to British universities.' 📃A compelling article in @thetimes.com highlights why record numbers of U.S. students are choosing the stability that UK universities can offer. The UK's universities are a national success story🌟
- 💬'Civic is simply about the communities and people that we serve.' Prof Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor of @newcastleuni.bsky.social shares the importance of universities’ role in communities and in driving stronger economic growth. See more: loom.ly/wOM9Quk
- 📢What does it mean for a university to be civic? Universities generate social, cultural and economic benefits, including £63 billion in economic impact through research and knowledge exchange with external partners. See more: loom.ly/SeYgxPw [1/3]
- It’s about more than teaching. It’s about supporting communities, driving innovation, tackling key challenges through research and building skills for students and the workforce.🌟 See more: loom.ly/SeYgxPw [2/3]
- ➡️ Read our civic explainer, as we unpack what it means to be a civic university, serving local communities and wider society: loom.ly/SeYgxPw [3/3]
- Plans to fund maintenance grants via an international student levy risk harming access. Our analysis shows government policy could cost the sector £1.4bn this year leaving even less to support disadvantaged students. loom.ly/YVKNP-Y
- 'The salary and non-salary data show degrees still deliver for students in the long run'🎓 A nuanced piece on the data on grad earnings from @amyborrett.ft.com in @financialtimes.com from the weekend: loom.ly/4TzTDZQ
