Consultation Responses

TEAG Responds to DfE Market Review Consultation

TEAG Responds to DfE Market Review Consultation

In its response to the DfE Consultation on the Initial Teacher Training Market Review Consultation, TEAG highlighted that any reforms should meet three key tests: that the reforms improve the quality of newly qualified teachers;  that we maintain and enhance a strong...

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Universities to improve external examining systems

Universities to improve external examining systems

Universities UK (UUK) and GuildHE have asked the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) to work with them to support universities review and improve their external examining practices. A recent progress review of efforts to tackle grade inflation demonstrates that...

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Joint sector statement on student vaccinations

Joint sector statement on student vaccinations

The UK’s universities recognise the critical importance of the national vaccination programme to overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic.  We saw first-hand the impact national lockdowns and Covid restrictions had on students’ lives over the past 16 months, and we want to...

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Anti-racism webinar 8: antisemitism

Anti-racism webinar 8: antisemitism

Introduction On 17th June, Amanda Sefton from the Union of Jewish Students (UJS), spoke to a group of our members. The UJS is the representative body on campuses for 8,500 Jewish students in both the UK and Ireland. They support Jewish students in every aspect of...

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Anti-racism webinar seven: Tesse Akpeki and Paula Okonneh

Anti-racism webinar seven: Tesse Akpeki and Paula Okonneh

On 25th May, Paula Okonneh and Tesse Akpeki presented the latest in GuildHE’s series of lunchtime anti-racism webinars.  Paula describes herself as a ‘global citizen’ who has lived in five countries, including the US, the UK and Nigeria. Paula has experienced racism...

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GuildHE PQA Response

GuildHE PQA Response

The DfE consultation closed this week on the future of university admissions. The consultation proposed a substantial timetable change which would have dramatic consequences on the sector, especially our members. We do not think overall that the proposals meet the...

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Anti-racism webinar six: Patrick Johnson

Anti-racism webinar six: Patrick Johnson

On 20th April, Patrick Johnson, Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Law, spoke to our members about equality, diversity and inclusion in higher education. In response to the outpouring of grief and indignation at the George Floyd murder...

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