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Professor David Mba on transparency in addressing the ethnicity pay gap: ‘We do have to bring it out onto the table and not hide it beneath the table.’ We interviewed Professor David Mba, Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University, about the change he wants to see in the higher education sector. Read the interview: https://loom.ly/BiUfCCM Black Leaders in Higher Education UK #EthnicityPayGap

“Universities have suffered a real-terms decline in their income and the gap between disadvantaged students and their peers is the highest on record” In this week’s PMQs, Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted how increased tuition fees and maintenance loans will support both universities and students. 🎓 We have summarised the essential details of this announcement and what it means for students, universities, and the wider sector: https://loom.ly/FHnuVHs

Hear about Gracie's journey, from studying at Lincoln, to how her work placement year has enriched her student experience. From working in communications, to supporting large-scale events and understanding how branding can impact a global business! ✨ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eU_Nt6Ut

Earlier this week, the government announced an increase in university tuition fees and maintenance support. 📈 Importantly, this change will not see students paying more to study upfront. We have summarised the essential details of this announcement and what it means for students, universities, and the wider sector. All you need to know about the tuition fees rise: https://lnkd.in/eA5wpKvc #studentsupport #maintenancesupport #tuitionfees

It’s national stress awareness day today. 🧠 Later this month, we’re hosting our Student Experience in Higher Education: Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference 2024 to collaborate on creating healthier, more supportive environments for students. See how universities can support staff and student mental health and wellbeing. 📅 Date: 21 November 2024 📍 Location: London/Online (live stream available) Find more details on this event to be part of the change: https://loom.ly/yTWuqqw View our strategic guidance for universities to be places that promote mental health and wellbeing: https://loom.ly/ezVUeqE #StressAwarenessDay #MentalHealth #StudentHealth

🎉 International Students' Day is just around the corner, coming up on 17 November! 🌎🎓 To celebrate, over the next two weeks we’ll be shining a spotlight on ten unique aspects of the international student experience by sharing the stories of twenty inspiring students who chose to study in the UK. Today, we’re kicking off with the very first step in the journey: the life-changing decision of where to study. Meet Charles, a student from Nigeria at Anglia Ruskin University, who chose the UK for its academic prestige. Watch his story below to learn about his successes and aspirations as an international student. ▶️✨ #InternationalStudentsDay #InternationalStudentsDay2024 #WeAreInternational

The Department for Education's new blog post tells you all you need to know about the student fee and maintenance loan increases announced yesterday. Read the DfE's blog post: https://loom.ly/_YuYT2Q Hear from UUK CEO Vivienne Stern: https://loom.ly/PRoBTFI

Universities UK has responded to the government’s announcement about increasing university tuition fees and maintenance support. Read UUK CEO Vivienne Stern's comments: https://loom.ly/PRoBTFI #tuitionfees #studentsupport

🚨 Final call for registration! 🚨 Don't miss out on Universities UK's Access, Participation and Student Success Conference 2024! 🎓 Connect with leading experts, educators, and policymakers to explore strategies for improving access, enhancing participation, and supporting student success in higher education. 🗓️ Date: Thursday 7 November 2024 📍 Location: London or Online (plenary livestream available) Book your place: https://loom.ly/6h6IKR8 #HigherEducation #StudentAccess

It was a pleasure to welcome Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Peter Kyle to officially open our Molecular Sciences Building last week