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Welcome to our News section. Here you will find details of all our latest activities and events as well as an archive of our past news.

The future of higher education today podcast – Produced by Universities UK and Advance HE

Produced by Universities UK and Advance HE, this four-episode series focuses on governing and leading transformation and change in the higher education sector. A new podcast will go live monthly. Listen to the Podcast through this link


Innovative Practice Grants – Advance HE

Advance HE’s Innovative Practice Grants support our small, specialist, independent and college-based HE members from within the UK in sharing good practice and impactful initiatives. Grants of £500 will be awarded to successful applicants from Advance HE small, specialist, independent and college-based HE member institutions to provide short case studies of recent practice (750-1000 words) that align to one of the 4 core themes. click here to access the link


Widening access needs more flexibility Wonkhe posting. Claire Swales is Access to HE Diploma Officer at the Quality Assurance Agency

It has been reported that decision to lower the fee cap on foundation year fees may lead some providers reluctantly to withdraw from that provision, while others will continue to offer those courses at a loss.

In November, the Office for Students’ Director for Fair Access and Participation announced that the access mission would renew its focus upon “ensuring universities and colleges can play their part in giving all aspiring students the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to be confident in the choices they make on their pathway to achieving their aspirations, at multiple points along their journey”. To read the transcript click here


JISC Annual review 2023/24

Our key achievements as we strive to protect against cyber attacks, save the sector money, and lead on AI. To access the review click here