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21 February 2024 Insights and analysis

21 February 2024 Insights and analysis

Why are art therapy degree apprenticeships valuable?

We spoke with art therapist Tim Wright, previous chair of British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and co-chair of the group that started the new art therapy course at Teesside University, about why degree apprenticeships are valuable to students and employers.
16 February 2024 Explainer

16 February 2024 Explainer

How can we improve access to healthcare careers?

Many young people are motivated by a career in healthcare but are being put off. Emma Dodsworth from the Nuffield Trust explains why young people aren’t going into healthcare degrees and how the NHS, education leaders and the government can work together to deliver the NHS workforce of the future.
2 February 2024 Explainer

2 February 2024 Explainer

Fair admissions and Clearing: how does it work?

Deputy Director of Policy and admissions expert Dan Hurley breaks down how universities keep admissions fair.
30 January 2024 Explainer

30 January 2024 Explainer

Are universities letting international students in on lower grades?

Recent headlines have argued that international students are buying their way into ��ϲʿ�� universities through back door routes. But is this true? Director of Universities ��ϲʿ�� International, Jamie Arrowsmith, fact checks these claims.
30 November 2023 Explainer

30 November 2023 Explainer

What can universities do after COP28?

With COP28 aiming for a renewed focus on youth and education, we are taking a moment to review the progress our members have made on climate and sustainability, and the ambitious work happening across the sector on climate education.
25 September 2023 Explainer

25 September 2023 Explainer

How do universities make sure teaching is excellent?

This week, the Office for Students (OfS) will publish the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) awards. Policy Manager Charlotte Snelling reflects on how universities take part in the TEF.
22 September 2023 Interview

22 September 2023 Interview

In conversation with: Professor Dame Sally Mapstone DBE, FRSE

We sat down with Professor Dame Sally Mapstone DBE, FRSE to discuss her new role as Universities ��ϲʿ�� President.
7 September 2023 Insights and analysis

7 September 2023 Insights and analysis

Our policy priorities

Following consultation with our policy networks, Board and other stakeholders, we're setting out our policy priorities for a thriving university sector ahead of the next general election.
7 September 2023 Speech

7 September 2023 Speech

Speech by Professor Sally Mapstone DBE, FRSE, President of Universities ��ϲʿ��

Our President, Professor Sally Mapstone DBE, FRSE set out her priorities and vision for the sector at our annual conference 2023.
7 September 2023 Opinion

7 September 2023 Opinion

Does the university funding system work well?

We asked experts in the sector whether they think the university funding system works well and what could be improved.
7 September 2023 Opinion

7 September 2023 Opinion

Do we need to rethink student tuition and maintenance loans?

We asked experts on whether the current funding system for student tuition and maintenance loans need to change.
7 September 2023 Opinion

7 September 2023 Opinion

Is university research well-funded?

We asked experts on whether they think university research is well funded and how universities can continue to produce high-quality research.

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