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Call for Evidence opens for review of post 18 education

The independent panel supporting the Government’s Review of Post-18 Education and Funding invites views to inform its work.

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Universities to be rated by subject quality

Sam Gyimah announces subject-level TEF in value-for-money drive for students

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Minister welcomes 'accountability revolution' in higher education

Sam Gyimah hails the establishment of the new Office for Students as the biggest shake-up to higher education in a generation.

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Prime Minister launches major review of post 18 education

The Prime Minister pledges to look at ways to ensure more people have a genuine choice of high quality technical and academic options.

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Education Secretary welcomes record proportion of university entrants from state schools

New figures show 90 per cent of young university entrants in 2016/17 came from state schools, including an increase among Russell Group institutions

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Prime Minister announces £20 million Institute of Coding

IBM, Cisco, Microsoft and others join forces with universities and industry bodies to boost future digital skills

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Sam Gyimah signs agreement for UK universities to expand in Egypt

A new agreement with Egypt will help give UK universities a competitive edge in Egyptian market

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New universities regulator comes into force

The Office for Students legally comes into force to hold universities to account and promote students interests

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Universities Minister calls for stronger oversight of senior pay

Jo Johnson met with sector leaders to outline his expectations for tackling senior staff pay at universities

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Government launches consultation on accelerated degrees

New proposals for two-year accelerated degrees could leave students over £25,000 better off.

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Universities Minister breaks ground at the Dyson Institute

Jo Johnson visited Dyson Institute today to mark the opening of their new village for engineering and technology students

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Wise up to social media: GLD runs pro bono workshop for teenagers

GLD runs National Pro Bono Week session to help young people understand a crucial element of the law that affects them.

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Multi million pound funding for new Higher Education provider

Universities Minister pledges £15m funding for new engineering institution

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Jo Johnson calls for free speech to be protected on campus

Universities Minister states ambition for free speech at university.

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Commonwealth Scholarships Award Presentation

First Singapore Commonwealth Scholarships in Innovation were presented to 2 outstanding recipients

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Annual Chevening Scholarship Award Presentation

3 outstanding recipients received the scholarship to study Masters level degree courses in the United Kingdom

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Universities must embrace accountability

Minister outlines plans to boost accountability and transparency across high education sector

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Universities must embrace accountability

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Minister outlines plans to boost accountability and transparency across high education sector

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A level results day 2017

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Minister of State for School Standards, Nick Gibb congratulates students on A level results day

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Securing value for money for students and taxpayers

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Jo Johnson outlines plans for subject-level Teaching Excellence Framework and a crackdown on vice chancellor pay

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Universities rated in Teaching Excellence Framework

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UK university teaching quality recognised for the first time.

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More undergraduate medical education places

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Expanding medical education to train up to 1,500 extra doctors each year in England.

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Two year university courses come a step closer

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Government proposes amendments to the Higher Education and Research Bill that will make real flexibility in learning a reality.

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Higher Education and Research Bill to be debated in the Lords

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The Higher Education and Research Bill enters committee stage.

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Register your interest for Fast Stream 2017

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Find out important information on the Fast Stream ahead of the application window opening

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A first for radiation protection in the UK

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Employees from the Sellafield nuclear site are the first in the UK to graduate with a BSc (Hons) Degree in radiation protection.

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Higher Education and Research Bill to deliver choice and opportunity for students

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The government has today published its Higher Education and Research Bill.

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Cumbria to host UK's national nuclear training college

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Sellafield Ltd is taking a key role in a new world class skills centre.

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Academy set to make Cumbria the hub for project professionals

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A ground-breaking new academy will revolutionise the way people are trained to deliver projects at the Sellafield nuclear site.

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£20.2 Million from UK Government to Train Scottish PhD Students

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£20.2 million has been awarded to seven Scottish Universities.

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Presentations from the Inter Subject Comparability conference

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PowerPoint presentations from speakers at the inter-subject comparability conference.

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Applications now open for the Fulbright Cyber Security Awards

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The US-UK Fulbright Commission is now accepting UK applications for its new Cyber Security Awards.

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Higher education: student finance changes

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Student maintenance grants will be replaced with loans for new full-time students in England starting their courses from August 2016.

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The Cameroon Women’s Scholarship Award 3rd Edition

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Six young women officially inducted into the Cameroon Women’s Scholarship family

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New UKCES Masterclass sessions announced

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The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has announced two new Masterclass sessions, offering expert views and insight into skills issues in the UK.

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UKAEA named as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer

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UKAEA's award winning scheme is recognised in the prestigious Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list for 2014.

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Secretary of State for Wales welcomes students from International University of Malaya Wales to Cardiff

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David Jones MP: “The UK's education ties with Malaysia are unparalleled”

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Applications open for 2014 English for the Future programme

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British Embassy Seoul welcomes North Korean defectors' applications for the 3rd English for the Future programme.

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Give universities bigger role in growing economy: Witty

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Encouraging a British invention revolution: Sir Andrew Witty's review of universities and growth is published today

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BIS visit Oslo to share industrial policy on offshore wind

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Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy presented at an annual renewable energy conference in Oslo. Positive feedback from a key partner.

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University brings massive boost to earnings and the economy

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Two reports show that university study delivers huge benefits to both graduates' earnings and the UK economy.

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Premium service for sponsors of international students

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New premium service launched providing added benefits to universities and Higher Education institutions that sponsor international students.

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Announcement: New team to help UK exploit international opportunities in education exports

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A new team dedicated to capitalising on the growth of demand for UK education from abroad is being established, Skills Minister Matthew Hancock…

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Announcement: Press Release: Geraint Jones appointed as reviewer for the Office For Fair Access

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David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, announced today that he is appointing Geraint Jones as the statutory reviewer for OFFA…

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Announcement: Press Release: Commenting on the latest UCAS 2013 cycle applicant figures

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A Department for Business, Innovation and Skills spokesperson said: It is too early to form a definitive picture about university applications…

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