Access to Advantage
Dr Tim Bradshaw responds to The Sutton Trust's report on access to higher education.
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Latest news & policy statements
UUK report on grade inflation
Responding to the report from Universities UK and the UK Standing Committee for Quality Assessment on grade inflation.
28 November 2018
New Reform report on student access
Responding to a new report on increasing participation of disadvantaged students at elite universities.
28 November 2018
Meeting the 2.4% target
Why the Government needs a plan if it is to meet its target of investing 2.4% of GDP in research and development by 2027.
27 November 2018
The impact of funding cuts on HE
The Russell Group tells the Daily Telegraph that Ministers should guarantee current levels of funding and meet future demand.
24 November 2018
Policy
We ensure policy development across a wide range of higher education issues is underpinned by a robust evidence base. This work currently spans six main areas:
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Research
Our universities are global leaders in research, but it is vital they receive sufficient funding and support
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Education
A high-quality, research-led education requires proper funding at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
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University access
The under-representation of talented students from certain backgrounds has deep-rooted causes which we cannot solve alone
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Business & Innovation
Collaboration with business is a key part of the work of our universities but Government could foster more innovation
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EU & International
Our universities are global businesses competing for staff, students and funding with the best in the world
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Regulation & Management
Autonomy is crucial to the success of our universities – they will not flourish if they are over-regulated
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