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April 25, 2024

Universities UK (UUK) is an advocacy organisation for universities in the United Kingdom. It began life in the early 20th century through informal meetings of vice-chancellors of a number of universities and principals of university colleges[1] and was previously known as the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals of the Universities of the United Kingdom (CVCP). As of August 2023, UUK is led by President Sally Mapstone[2] – Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of St Andrews – and Chief Executive Vivienne Stern.[3] UUK is registered charity[4] with an annual income of £13.7 million, which is largely raised from its member institutions.[5]

Universities UK
Formation1918
HeadquartersLondon,
United Kingdom
Membership
142 universities, university colleges and other higher education providers recognised as universities
President
Sally Mapstone
CEO
Vivienne Stern
Websitewww.universitiesuk.ac.uk

History edit

In 1918 the first consultative meeting of all vice-chancellors was held. At that time, the committee consisted of just twenty-two universities and university colleges. In 1930, under the chairmanship of Sir Charles Grant Robertson, vice-chancellors secured a mandate from their respective universities that "it is desirable in the common interests of the United Kingdom to constitute a Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals for purposes of mutual consultation".

In the early 1960s, working parties set up by the Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Principals were responsible for the creation of the Universities Central Council on Admissions (UCCA).

In the early 1980s, they commissioned the Jarratt report, published in 1985, and which framed universities as businesses delivering a product to student-consumers.

Over the succeeding years the number of universities increased as a result of new universities being created and the change in legislation in 1992, which recognised the former polytechnics as universities thus doubling and diversifying the membership.

On 1 December 2000, CVCP’s name, logo and identity were changed to Universities UK in order to reflect changes which had taken place in the organisation in recent years.[6]

Mission edit

Universities UK's task is to support the work of universities and promote their interests. Its mission is to help UK universities be the best in the world, through their research and teaching, and the positive impact they have locally, nationally and globally.[7]

Universities Wales and Universities Scotland work autonomously as part of Universities UK, representing the interests of universities in Wales and Scotland. They campaign, influence and develop policy on behalf of the higher education sectors in the devolved nations.[7]

Admissions and social mobility edit

In 2013, Universities UK funded "Access for All", a report which supported work to widening access by promoting fair access and developing evidence to help universities learn from each other.[8] It found that 34% of those who had achieved Key Stage 4 and expressed a motivation to go to university reported that the financial aspects of higher education, such as fees and living expenses, had made them think about not applying.[9]

In 2019, Universities UK, in collaboration with the National Union of Students (NUS), published "Closing the Gap", which investigated attainment gaps between students of different ethnicities at UK universities.[10] The report was led by Baroness Valerie Amos.[11][12]

Advice regarding segregation edit

In November 2013, Universities UK published the document "External speakers in higher education institutions"[13] which provoked controversy because it suggested that audiences might be segregated by sex to satisfy the demands of ultra-orthodox religious speakers. The guidelines follow the principle that segregation is permissible if the Equality Act 2010 is followed and equal priority is given to all groups, in a manner similar to the former "separate but equal" doctrine in United States constitutional law that justified racial segregation until the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Following comments by Prime Minister David Cameron that universities should not enforce gender segregation on audiences, the case study which triggered this debate was withdrawn.[14][15]

Efficiency and effectiveness edit

The "Efficiency and effectiveness in higher education",[16] a report by the Universities UK Efficiency and Modernisation Task Group chaired by Ian Diamond, launched in 2011. In response to the report, the "Efficiency Exchange"[17] was set up to help higher education institutions to share ideas and good practice. The Exchange facilitates the sharing of resources.

Health edit

Universities UK's health work programme addresses the NHS education reforms; research and innovation and AHSNs; healthcare employment and health education regulation. In 2012, "A picture of health and education"[18] was published, which depicts the vital connections between higher education and healthcare.

EU referendum edit

In July 2015, Universities UK launched a campaign in support of the UK's continuing membership of the EU, which generated wide media coverage.[19] This was criticised by some Conservative and UKIP Members of the European Parliament, who said that such political activity undertaken by a registered charity which is largely state-funded was wrong.[20]

Transparency edit

In spring 2018, the transparency of Universities UK was widely called into question due to its role in negotiations over changes to the USS pension scheme, which led to the 2018 UK higher education strike. By 12 April 2018, 12,000 people had signed a petition demanding that Universities UK be made subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000.[21]

During the 2018 UK higher education strike many elements of Universities UK were subject to strong critique. Bill Cooke, a lecturer at York Management School, submitted a complaint to the Charity Commission in relation to the governance of Universities UK, arguing that: "UUK is lead adversary against tens of thousands of university lecturers and professional support staff. Yet its mission and Memorandum of Association claims that its purpose is to represent and speak for them and their interests, as member of universities."[22] There were also criticisms of the miscommunications or misleading comments evident in various documents issued by Universities UK and its partner organisation Employers Pensions Forum,[23] as well as analyses of the complex relationship that Universities UK has had with consultancy organisations.[24]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Our history". www.universitiesuk.ac.uk. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
  2. ^ "Governance". Universities UK. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
  3. ^ "People". Universities UK. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
  4. ^ "UNIVERSITIES UK - Charity 1001127". register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
  5. ^ "Annual reports and accounts". Universities UK. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
  6. ^ "University chiefs shed 'grey' image'". BBC News. 2000-12-01. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
  7. ^ a b "Introducing UUK". Universities UK. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
  8. ^ . 2016-03-04. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
  9. ^ "Access for All" (PDF). 2016-04-28. (PDF) from the original on 2016-04-28. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
  10. ^ "Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic student attainment at UK universities: closing the gap". Universities UK. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
  11. ^ "Black, asian and minority ethnic Attainment at UK universities: closing the gap" (PDF). Retrieved 2021-11-25.
  12. ^ Ball, Charlie (2022). "Busting graduate job myths" (PDF). universitiesuk.ac.uk. Myth 4: 'All the best graduate jobs are in London'
  13. ^ "Universities UK Universities UK publishes guidance on external speakers in higher education, 22 November 2013".
  14. ^ "Universities UK Response to Downing St. comments on gender segregation, 13 December 2013".
  15. ^ "University segregation row: Ministers call for clarity". BBC News. 2013-12-14. Retrieved 2023-02-23.
  16. ^ "Universities UK Efficiency and effectiveness in higher education, 15 September 2011".
  17. ^ http://www.efficiencyexchange.ac.uk/ Universities UK Efficiency Exchange
  18. ^ "Universities UK A picture of health and education, 5 July 2012".
  19. ^ . 23 September 2015. Archived from the original on 30 September 2015.
  20. ^ Kelly, Éanna. "UK universities launch campaign to stay in EU ahead of Brexit vote". Science Business. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
  21. ^ Jack Grove, 'The USS strike and the winter of academics’ discontent', Times Higher Education (12 April 2018).
  22. ^ "Concerns raised with Commission about governance of Universities UK".
  23. ^ "Misleading communication: Case studies from Universities UK and the Employers Pension Forum". 30 May 2018.
  24. ^ "The role of consultancies in the USS dispute". 30 May 2018.

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April 25, 2024
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Universities UK UUK is an advocacy organisation for universities in the United Kingdom It began life in the early 20th century through informal meetings of vice chancellors of a number of universities and principals of university colleges 1 and was previously known as the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Principals of the Universities of the United Kingdom CVCP As of August 2023 UUK is led by President Sally Mapstone 2 Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of St Andrews and Chief Executive Vivienne Stern 3 UUK is registered charity 4 with an annual income of 13 7 million which is largely raised from its member institutions 5 Universities UKFormation1918HeadquartersLondon United KingdomMembership142 universities university colleges and other higher education providers recognised as universitiesPresidentSally MapstoneCEOVivienne SternWebsitewww wbr universitiesuk wbr ac wbr uk Contents 1 History 2 Mission 3 Admissions and social mobility 4 Advice regarding segregation 5 Efficiency and effectiveness 6 Health 7 EU referendum 8 Transparency 9 See also 10 References 11 External linksHistory editIn 1918 the first consultative meeting of all vice chancellors was held At that time the committee consisted of just twenty two universities and university colleges In 1930 under the chairmanship of Sir Charles Grant Robertson vice chancellors secured a mandate from their respective universities that it is desirable in the common interests of the United Kingdom to constitute a Committee of Vice Chancellors and Principals for purposes of mutual consultation In the early 1960s working parties set up by the Committee of Vice Chancellors and Principals were responsible for the creation of the Universities Central Council on Admissions UCCA In the early 1980s they commissioned the Jarratt report published in 1985 and which framed universities as businesses delivering a product to student consumers Over the succeeding years the number of universities increased as a result of new universities being created and the change in legislation in 1992 which recognised the former polytechnics as universities thus doubling and diversifying the membership On 1 December 2000 CVCP s name logo and identity were changed to Universities UK in order to reflect changes which had taken place in the organisation in recent years 6 Mission editUniversities UK s task is to support the work of universities and promote their interests Its mission is to help UK universities be the best in the world through their research and teaching and the positive impact they have locally nationally and globally 7 Universities Wales and Universities Scotland work autonomously as part of Universities UK representing the interests of universities in Wales and Scotland They campaign influence and develop policy on behalf of the higher education sectors in the devolved nations 7 Admissions and social mobility editIn 2013 Universities UK funded Access for All a report which supported work to widening access by promoting fair access and developing evidence to help universities learn from each other 8 It found that 34 of those who had achieved Key Stage 4 and expressed a motivation to go to university reported that the financial aspects of higher education such as fees and living expenses had made them think about not applying 9 In 2019 Universities UK in collaboration with the National Union of Students NUS published Closing the Gap which investigated attainment gaps between students of different ethnicities at UK universities 10 The report was led by Baroness Valerie Amos 11 12 Advice regarding segregation editIn November 2013 Universities UK published the document External speakers in higher education institutions 13 which provoked controversy because it suggested that audiences might be segregated by sex to satisfy the demands of ultra orthodox religious speakers The guidelines follow the principle that segregation is permissible if the Equality Act 2010 is followed and equal priority is given to all groups in a manner similar to the former separate but equal doctrine in United States constitutional law that justified racial segregation until the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Following comments by Prime Minister David Cameron that universities should not enforce gender segregation on audiences the case study which triggered this debate was withdrawn 14 15 Efficiency and effectiveness editThe Efficiency and effectiveness in higher education 16 a report by the Universities UK Efficiency and Modernisation Task Group chaired by Ian Diamond launched in 2011 In response to the report the Efficiency Exchange 17 was set up to help higher education institutions to share ideas and good practice The Exchange facilitates the sharing of resources Health editUniversities UK s health work programme addresses the NHS education reforms research and innovation and AHSNs healthcare employment and health education regulation In 2012 A picture of health and education 18 was published which depicts the vital connections between higher education and healthcare EU referendum editIn July 2015 Universities UK launched a campaign in support of the UK s continuing membership of the EU which generated wide media coverage 19 This was criticised by some Conservative and UKIP Members of the European Parliament who said that such political activity undertaken by a registered charity which is largely state funded was wrong 20 Transparency editIn spring 2018 the transparency of Universities UK was widely called into question due to its role in negotiations over changes to the USS pension scheme which led to the 2018 UK higher education strike By 12 April 2018 12 000 people had signed a petition demanding that Universities UK be made subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 21 During the 2018 UK higher education strike many elements of Universities UK were subject to strong critique Bill Cooke a lecturer at York Management School submitted a complaint to the Charity Commission in relation to the governance of Universities UK arguing that UUK is lead adversary against tens of thousands of university lecturers and professional support staff Yet its mission and Memorandum of Association claims that its purpose is to represent and speak for them and their interests as member of universities 22 There were also criticisms of the miscommunications or misleading comments evident in various documents issued by Universities UK and its partner organisation Employers Pensions Forum 23 as well as analyses of the complex relationship that Universities UK has had with consultancy organisations 24 See also edit nbsp United Kingdom portal Armorial of UK universities List of universities in the United Kingdom Universities in the United KingdomReferences edit Our history www universitiesuk ac uk Retrieved 2021 11 25 Governance Universities UK Retrieved 2023 10 18 People Universities UK Retrieved 2022 12 01 UNIVERSITIES UK Charity 1001127 register of charities charitycommission gov uk Retrieved 2022 06 30 Annual reports and accounts Universities UK Retrieved 2022 06 30 University chiefs shed grey image BBC News 2000 12 01 Retrieved 2023 02 23 a b Introducing UUK Universities UK Retrieved 2021 11 25 Universities UK Access for All 2016 03 04 Archived from the original on 2016 03 04 Retrieved 2021 11 25 Access for All PDF 2016 04 28 Archived PDF from the original on 2016 04 28 Retrieved 2021 11 25 Black Asian and Minority Ethnic student attainment at UK universities closing the gap Universities UK Retrieved 2021 11 25 Black asian and minority ethnic Attainment at UK universities closing the gap PDF Retrieved 2021 11 25 Ball Charlie 2022 Busting graduate job myths PDF universitiesuk ac uk Myth 4 All the best graduate jobs are in London Universities UK Universities UK publishes guidance on external speakers in higher education 22 November 2013 Universities UK Response to Downing St comments on gender segregation 13 December 2013 University segregation row Ministers call for clarity BBC News 2013 12 14 Retrieved 2023 02 23 Universities UK Efficiency and effectiveness in higher education 15 September 2011 http www efficiencyexchange ac uk Universities UK Efficiency Exchange Universities UK A picture of health and education 5 July 2012 Universities for Europe Campaign Launch 23 September 2015 Archived from the original on 30 September 2015 Kelly Eanna UK universities launch campaign to stay in EU ahead of Brexit vote Science Business Retrieved 1 August 2015 Jack Grove The USS strike and the winter of academics discontent Times Higher Education 12 April 2018 Concerns raised with Commission about governance of Universities UK Misleading communication Case studies from Universities UK and the Employers Pension Forum 30 May 2018 The role of consultancies in the USS dispute 30 May 2018 External links editOfficial website Universities UK International Catalogue of the CVCP archives held at the Modern Records Centre 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