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Graduate skills are critical to the government’s priorities, like the Industrial Strategy high-growth sectors.🌟 In the future, the priority employment sectors will have an even greater need for graduate skills.⬇️ See how unis are helping shape the UK's future skills needs: https://loom.ly/b-SiLqo

📢 Together with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), we’ve urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to rethink the idea of the proposed international student levy. Read more: loom.ly/VCyzGDg [1/3]

📢 New analysis published today shows the value of public investment in R&D to the UK – with every £1 spent delivering £8 in net economic benefits over the long term. See more: https://loom.ly/v2YbGaQ

Speaking at the Education Select Committee last week, @viviennestern.bsky.social welcomed the government's decision to index-link tuition fees in England. However, the proposed international student levy levy could completely undermine this. See more: loom.ly/raYgBjU [1/3]

The gov’s ambition for two-thirds of young people to achieve a higher-level qualification by age 25 will require unis and colleges to collaborate🌟 See our report with @aoc-info.bsky.social on delivering a joined-up post-16 skills system: https://loom.ly/8Sq1_Gw

The government’s post-16 White Paper is clear - our diverse university sector is a source of national pride. Research shows the UK HE sector creates opportunities for millions across the UK and contributes £265bn to the economy.🌟 Unis can power the gov's growth mission: https://loom.ly/T-7pw68

Today's government white paper makes clear that universities are a huge national asset, with a vital role to play in national renewal. 💫 We share the ambition to make an even stronger contribution to economic growth and individual opportunity. 🤝 https://loom.ly/zTCRrfY

Welcome to Bluesky @uukintl.bsky.social! 👋

Wishing a happy #Diwali to all our students, staff, alumni and friends celebrating around the world! May the year be filled with health, joy, and prosperity. ✨

🌟 A business support initiative at the University of Bedfordsihre, run in collaboration with the Central Bedfordshire Council, is providing local businesses with access to expert support to improve innovation, increase productivity and drive sustainable growth. See more: https://loom.ly/b-SiLqo

💬"Kemi Badenoch wants to end ‘rip-off degrees’ – but I wouldn’t have created Horrid Henry without mine." Francesca Simon, author of the Horrid Henry series, on the importance of creative degrees in @theguardian.com today🌟👇 Read more: https://loom.ly/K0zK33M

Thriving universities are critical to driving growth and opportunity in the UK🌟 📢 In our submission to the government’s Autumn Budget, we outline how the sector needs the right support following a sustained, long-term erosion of funding. See more on our submission: https://loom.ly/9gwXOV0

Graduate skills are critical to the government’s ‘IS-8’ high-growth sectors.🌟 In all but one of the government's Industrial Strategy growth sectors, graduates make up the majority of the workforce. 🎓 See more on how unis are helping shape the UK's future skills needs: https://loom.ly/b-SiLqo

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 This year’s theme - “Access to services: mental health in catastrophes and emergencies” reminds us how vital it is to have support available in difficult times. Find out more about our mental health support: www.qmul.ac.uk/student-expe... #WMHD2025

Connecting further and higher education to create a system that delivers for learners and communities🌟 In a new report, UUK & @aoc-info.bsky.social bring together university and college leaders to work towards a more joined-up tertiary education system. 👇 loom.ly/8Sq1_Gw

💬'Opening new campuses in India will give more young people the chance to benefit from a UK education, while delivering real returns for our universities at home.' - @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social Read more: https://loom.ly/G_ygDt0

See more on how we can elevate the UK-India relationship through higher education: loom.ly/6wkEjYA

Universities UK and vice-chancellors are excited to join the Prime Minister’s trade mission to India on behalf of our unis🤝 The relationship in HE, research and innovation is hugely important to unis and learners in the UK and India🌟

The centre for writing from @northumbriauni.bsky.social and @newwritingnorth.bsky.social will help nurture talent in the region, creating opportunities and pathways into creative industries.👏 See more: https://loom.ly/b-SiLqo

🌟Unis are central to the UK’s future – driving growth, innovation and opportunity across every part of the country. UUK Chief Executive @viviennestern.bsky.social explains why higher education is key to developing a highly skilled, innovative UK workforce.

Universities UK has issued a statement on antisemitism, ahead of the anniversary tomorrow of the 7th October attacks. Read in full: loom.ly/59nKCIQ

🌟Did you know globally successful games, Grand Theft Auto and Minecraft have roots in the Dundee games cluster? InGAME is a key element of the Dundee games cluster – a collaboration between @abertayuni.bsky.social, @dundee.ac.uk and @uniofstandrews.bsky.social. See more: loom.ly/b-SiLqo [1/3]

How do unis fuel the UK's growth industries? We spoke to Verity Davidge from @makeuk.bsky.social and Antony Walker at @techuk.bsky.social at Labour Party Conference, as they shared why unis are crucial for talent & innovation.

In light of the tragic events in Manchester, we reaffirm our commitment to safe & inclusive universities. Antisemitism has no place in society or on our campuses. 🔗See our guidance: https://loom.ly/1Mvnups

💬'We’re Americans. Here’s why we’ve come to British universities.' 📃A compelling article in @thetimes.com highlights why record numbers of U.S. students are choosing the stability that UK universities can offer. The UK's universities are a national success story🌟

💬'Civic is simply about the communities and people that we serve.' Prof Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor of @newcastleuni.bsky.social shares the importance of universities’ role in communities and in driving stronger economic growth. See more: https://loom.ly/wOM9Quk

📢What does it mean for a university to be civic? Universities generate social, cultural and economic benefits, including £63 billion in economic impact through research and knowledge exchange with external partners. See more: loom.ly/SeYgxPw [1/3]

Plans to fund maintenance grants via an international student levy risk harming access. Our analysis shows government policy could cost the sector £1.4bn this year leaving even less to support disadvantaged students. https://loom.ly/YVKNP-Y

'The salary and non-salary data show degrees still deliver for students in the long run'🎓 A nuanced piece on the data on grad earnings from @amyborrett.ft.com in @financialtimes.com from the weekend: https://loom.ly/4TzTDZQ

💬 'I never felt held back.' Fiona, who fled Ukraine, completed Click Start and now works as a UX/UI consultant. The Institute of Coding, led by @uniofbath.bsky.social, is one of many UK unis helping shape future skills.🌟 See more: https://loom.ly/b-SiLqo

🌟HUG by LAUGH, a spin-out from Cardiff Metropolitan University, brings comfort to people living with advanced dementia. Now used worldwide, it creates moments of calm and connection.🌎 See how this spin-out is transforming lives: loom.ly/b-SiLqo #DegreesOfImpact #CardiffMet

📢We welcome @ukri.org's £9m proof of concept funding – answering our call for more early-stage support in our Blueprint. With the right backing, unis turn world-class research into businesses, jobs & solutions for society.🌟 See more: https://loom.ly/nJDKaO8

🎤UUK Chief Executive @viviennestern.bsky.social spoke on the latest episode of the BBC’s Universities Challenged series, on the topic: 'is going to university worth it?' Listen here⬇️ https://loom.ly/HVm1XgI

✨ 'It changed my view of what’s achievable.' A new gov-backed campaign is sending letters from uni students to pupils in disadvantaged areas – showing HE can be an option for everyone. Read more⬇️ https://loom.ly/x93fdw4 or see more on how unis are creating opportunities: https://loom.ly/aPhDTr0

📢Unis across England are delivering impactful knowledge exchange – a wide range of activities that benefit local communities, businesses and beyond. Published today, the Knowledge Exchange Framework shows the sector's willingness to measure this impact: https://loom.ly/ej1IbPg

🧬💡Universities, including @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social are making careers in the life sciences and MedTech sectors more accessible for the next generation with programmes like My Life SC1ence. See more: loom.ly/b-SiLqo #DegreesOfImpact @kingshealth.bsky.social [1/3]

Three stand-out initiatives from the #University of Bath are highlighted as part of a new national campaign launched by @universities-uk.bsky.social to showcase how universities connect skills and knowledge across the country, powering jobs, #innovation and #entrepreneurship.

🌟How a partnership between 5 Scottish unis is helping to remove barriers for med-tech ideas to reach patients. See more: loom.ly/b-SiLqo #DegreesOfImpact @dundee.ac.uk @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @robertgordonuni.bsky.social @heriotwattuni.bsky.social @uniscot.bsky.social

📊 A new report from The Sutton Trust shows just 15% of UK vice chancellors went to private school, and 50% attended comprehensives — up 17 points in 5 years. Leadership in higher ed is diversifying, but underrepresentation starts earlier. More: https://loom.ly/hRl0prc

“You just don’t appreciate it. Your universities. Come on. You’re too humble.” Jensen Huang’s £500m investment is a bold vote of confidence in UK universities and their global tech impact. Learn more about our digital and tech contributions: https://loom.ly/g5ypATI 🎓📈

How does NCC bring together 14 years of manufacturing data to build the UK’s future skills?🌟 See NCC's full case study on our website: loom.ly/b-SiLqo #DegreesOfImpact @bristoluni.bsky.social [1/4]

📢 The government's Defence Sector Plan was published this week, with a heavy focus on the role of universities. 🎓 Our campaign #DegreesOfImpact highlights the powerful contributions in support of the UK’s industrial strategy. https://loom.ly/jgHrPrw

The OECD 'Education at a Glance 2025’ report shows the UK lags significantly in gov investment in HE. If the government wants to maintain global competitiveness and build the advanced skills base our economy needs, increasing investment in HE is essential. 🎓 [1/2]

📢 University R&D faces growing challenges. Our report with CaSE & ARMA shows the tough choices institutions face. A strong research base is a shared duty – unis & govt must keep the UK innovating, competing & leading.🌎 See more: https://loom.ly/0eCknOI

Unis help shape the UK's future skills needs, supporting national renewal.🌟 In partnership with Rolls-Royce Submarines, @derbyuni.bsky.social created the Nuclear Skills Academy to train the next generation of nuclear engineers. See more: https://loom.ly/b-SiLqo

📢Important announcement today from @uniofgreenwich.bsky.social and @kent.ac.uk. UK universities are committed to thinking and working differently to be stronger as civic partners, regional employers and to give the best possible experience to students.🤝 See more⬇️ loom.ly/rMeLitI

📊The latest OECD 'Education at a Glance 2025' report shows the strong contribution of UK higher education⬇️ 📈In 2023, UK graduates earned 37% more than non-graduates. @oecd-ocde.bsky.social [1/4]

🛡️Strengthening the UK’s defence capabilities. @plymuni.bsky.social plays a pivotal role in strengthening the UK’s defence capabilities through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge research and specialised education. See more: loom.ly/b-SiLqo #DegreesOfImpact [1/3]

📢 Today we’re proud to launch our campaign, showcasing the vital role UK universities play in the nation’s Industrial Strategy – driving growth in priority sectors, shaping future skills and supporting national renewal. #DegreesOfImpact See more: loom.ly/b-SiLqo [1/7]