Universities UK

Calling all HE marketing & comms professionals! Want the inside scoop on the latest trends shaping university marketing? Join us at Universities UK’s Marketing and communications in higher education conference 2025! ?? Hear from UUK’s Director of Communications, Sebastian Gordon, plus top experts on brand strategy and reputation, student engagement, and crisis comms. Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and stay ahead in the fast-changing HE landscape! ?? Date: Thursday 13 March 2025 ?? Location: Woburn House, London OR Online ??? Book your place: https://loom.ly/tIa0lqA #HigherEd #UniversitiesUK

It's #UniMentalHealthDay ?? Feeling overwhelmed or lonely? You’re not alone. Our Student Wellbeing Hub has everything you need - from events to support services - to help you feel more connected and supported. University life can be challenging - homesickness, motivation dips, and adjusting to new cultures are all normal. Our Wellbeing Weeks in October, March, and May are designed to help you relax, connect, and feel like you belong. ?? Explore the Hub's Wellbeing Week: https://lnkd.in/ejXWvyae [login required] #CitizensOfChange #UMHD25 #MentalHealthMatters #StudentSupport

??’Having buoyant businesses in the area that you’re operating will offer job opportunities for our graduates and spin-outs.’ Chief Commercial Officer at the University of Strathclyde, Gillian Docherty shares insight on how universities can work with partners to create opportunities for graduates. ??Stay tuned for episode three of our podcast series, in collaboration with Advance HE coming out Wednesday 19 March. Hear from an expert panel who will be discussing key aspects of successful partnerships, including: ?? Sophie Cloutterbuck (Director of London Engagement at London Metropolitan University) ?? Gillian Docherty (Chief Commercial Officer at University of Strathclyde) ?? Dr Nia Jones (Dean of Medicine at the North Wales Medical School at Bangor University) Find out more about this series: https://loom.ly/7nsp2VQ ??Missed our second episode on how higher education institutions lead strategic change? Listen here: https://loom.ly/4moClTA

It’s British Science Week – a time to celebrate science, engineering, technology and maths (STEM) across the UK. Did you know that international students play a vital role in the UK’s scientific breakthroughs? International postgraduate research (PGR) students are at the heart of the UK’s science and innovation ecosystem. Our research into the non-economic contributions of international postgraduate students to the UK highlights how they drive progress in key STEM fields, from AI and engineering to computer science and physics. We found that international PGR students: ? Study STEM subjects at a 3:2 ratio. ? Make up a large proportion of student cohorts across key subject areas for the UK’s global science superpower and economic growth ambitions, including for strategically significant technologies areas such as artificial intelligence and engineering biology. ? Provide insights, technical capacity and global networks which are essential to the UK’s global science ambitions. ?? Find out more: https://loom.ly/t6rvJKQ #BritishScienceWeek #BSW25 #InternationalStudents #STEM

??'Our analysis shows just how important graduates are to economic growth. Regions where graduates make up the majority of the workforce report the highest levels of productivity.' Skills gained from higher education contribute to getting good jobs and creating economic growth, with university graduates accounting for a significant proportion of the workforce in key growth sectors.?? See our analysis: https://loom.ly/kEtH_AI

Delighted to be speaking at the opening plenary of the Universities UK Marketing and Communications conference on Thursday, alongside Helen Bower (FCIM, MBA) Amelia G. Sophie O'Neill and Shahla Ela. Looking forward to seeing you there! #UUKComms https://lnkd.in/dbhcp-Ch

New data has revealed that university graduates make up 50% of the workforce in the West Midlands and account for a significant proportion of the workforce in key growth sectors highlighted in the government’s industrial strategy ?? The analysis, which was conducted by Universities UK (UUK), shows the impact of graduates in the workforce across key growth sectors and the important role they play in driving national and regional growth. Professor Trevor McMillan OBE, Vice-Chancellor of Keele University, said: “We often focus on the positive impact of university for individuals, and the skills and knowledge they can acquire during their degrees. But what’s just as pertinent is the huge impact that graduates have on the regions where they live and work, both as individuals and collectively. This analysis by Universities UK demonstrates the profoundly positive impact that graduates have in strengthening the economy, and the even greater potential they can unlock for promoting growth, both across the West Midlands and nationally.” Find out more ?? https://bit.ly/3FlupGd

It's the three-year anniversary of the launch of the #SharedCommitment to #PublicInvolvement. ??? Excellent public involvement strengthens health and social care research, ensuring it's driven by real experiences and delivers meaningful impact. See more: https://loom.ly/eJ5lsRE

Graduates power economic growth. ?? ??Did you know that university graduates account for a significant proportion of the workforce in key growth sectors? Our analysis of government data shows how important the skills gained from higher education are to get good jobs and create economic growth. See our analysis: https://loom.ly/kEtH_AI

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Studiosity ?? As part of the partnership, Studiosity is offering all UUK members a pro-bono trial of their AI-for-Learning platform during assessment time now - March-May 2025. https://loom.ly/_kXNl0g