UK Higher Education News
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Report on universities and growth publishes initial findings
The initial findings of Sir Andrew Witty's independent review of universities and growth have been published... -
New student engagement unit to be launched
A new higher education student engagement partnership unit, hosted by the National Union of Students (NUS), will work to involve...
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Scottish universities outperforming rest of UK
Education Secretary Michael Russell has welcomed figures which show graduates of Scottish universities are entering professional... -
Universities UK response to Spending Round announcement
Responding to the Spending Round announcement today by the Chancellor George Osborne, Professor Sir Eric Thomas, President...
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Great British institution 'The Open University' celebrates 40 years of graduations
It has been a British institution since it was introduced more than four decades ago, and has... -
Lord Rowan Williams will be an "exemplary Chancellor of University"
Wales Office Minister Baroness Randerson welcomed a host of academics and political figures to Gwydyr House...
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Re: The Debate on Hydraulic Fracturing for Gas in the UK
The risks to health and environment are too great and they pose a knock-on risk to long-term sustainable agriculture and tourism industries. There...
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Re: The Debate on Hydraulic Fracturing for Gas in the UK
I totally agree with everything you say. Also,there seem to be a lot of 'pro' experts speaking to us but we are a little lacking on those experts for...
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Re: Preventing Avoidable Admissions to Hospitals
Resources available to liaise and build bridges between primary and secondary care services are being unceremoniously cut back to the hilt. Due to...
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Re: Preventing Avoidable Admissions to Hospitals
Age UK published a report recently showing the catastrophic situation many old people are in today. An estimated 800,000 frail old people cannot...
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Early diagnosis
The government is putting pressure on GPs to increase the number of patients diagnosed with dementia. But why? But there is no evidence that an...
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(NL) Research & Innovation - Technology Strategy Board TSB - Healthcare
Priority Areas Healthcare spend is rising as populations increase and age There is potential for government support in UK healthcare...
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Interview: Anna Morris, Senior Policy Manager, Carers Trust
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Interview: David Badcock, Head of R&D;, Addaction
- Interview: Fred Turok, Chairman, UK Active
- Interview: Jamie Waterall, National Lead for NHS Health Checks, Public Health England
Editor's Feature
Ed Cox Director, IPPR NorthIPPR
It's grim up North for young
It’s fair to say it’s a tough time to be a young person right now and, if you’re a young Northerner leaving school or graduating University this summer, your chances of finding employment...
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