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Part-time Matters Campaign

"Higher education is one of the nation’s most valuable assets. It enriches and inspires. It transforms people’s lives. It brings huge economic, social and cultural benefits. Many of our universities and colleges are world-class, and the research, science and innovation...

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GuildHE Deputy CEO receives MBE

GuildHE Deputy CEO receives MBE

Helen Bowles, Deputy CEO at GuildHE has been awarded MBE for services to Higher Education in the Queen’s New Year Honours. In a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, Helen received her award from the Princess Royal, and was honoured alongside Olympians and Paralympians,...

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GuildHE comment on UCAS application figures

Commenting on the publication of UCAS application figures for the 15 January deadline, GuildHE CEO, Andy Westwood, said:“GuildHE welcomes the increase in UCAS applications for 2013 and we are pleased that, contrary to earlier speculation, there were significant...

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Michael Gove’s letter to Ofqual on changes to A Levels

Commenting on Michael Gove's letter to Ofqual on changes to A Levels, Andy Westwood - CEO of GuildHE - said:"The Department for Education were right to consult on A Levels and to review their effectiveness in preparing people for degree level study. So while...

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GuildHE comment on UCAS figures

Thursday 13 December 2012: GuildHE comment on UCAS figuresCommenting on the UCAS End of Cycle Report 2012 – GuildHE CEO, Andy Westwood, said:“We are pleased to see that demand for higher education has largely been maintained amongst 18 year olds and that...

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GuildHE Members recommended for University Title

Universities and Science Minister David Willetts will recommend to the Privy Council that 10 higher education institutions have met the criteria to be awarded the title of university.This will lead to the single biggest creation of universities since 1992. It follows...

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