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GuildHE partners with UKRI and Cancer Research UK in project to explore research integrity indicators
We are pleased to announce a new collaboration between UKRI, Cancer Research UK and GuildHE, to explore what indicators of research integrity exist, or could be proposed, that are valid, reliable, ethical and practical, and to open a national and international...
Knowledge Exchange Concordat statement
Statement in support of the launch of the opportunity to sign up to the Knowledge Exchange Concordat principles and development year for England In the week beginning Monday 26th October, Universities UK and GuildHE launched the opportunity for institutions to sign...
Unleashing the potential of specialist and smaller higher education providers for economic recovery
Specialist and smaller universities, colleges and other higher education providers are agile, entrepreneurial and well positioned to support the recovery and growth of all parts of the UK. They are firmly rooted in the professions and businesses they serve and...
Launch of the Knowledge Exchange Concordat
Download a copy of the Knowledge Exchange Concordat Visit the KE Concordat Portal Universities and other providers of higher education and research can build on their leading role in society and develop links between UK institutions, industry and local communities by...
Consultation:Draft Higher Education Code of Governance
The Committee of University Chairs have recently been consulting on their proposed new Code of Governance. The regulated higher education landscape – particularly in England – has changed almost beyond recognition since the Code was published 2014, and even since it...
“Data is a good servant but a bad master” – considering the use of data in regulation
There are currently 391* (as of 12th December 2019) providers on the Office for Students’ register of higher education providers in England. For those that are not close followers of the expansion higher education they may be surprised by the large number, but it...
Lobsters and libraries: why engagement with place matters
Lobsters and libraries: why engagement with place matters Higher education providers of all shapes and sizes can play the pivotal role in brokering relationships and supporting activities between government, industry, charity and place. Serving communities...
Lobsters and libraries: why engagement with place matters
Lobsters and libraries: why engagement with place matters Higher education providers of all shapes and sizes can play the pivotal role in brokering relationships and supporting activities between government, industry, charity and place. Serving communities...
GuildHE Priorities for Government
Following a discussion at GuildHE Annual Conference, our priorities document has now been published. This sets out what our focus will be in seeking to influence government policy following the General Election. We will be meeting the new Universities Minister...
University and college leaders launch 12-month bid to find ways to combat climate emergency
University and college leaders are being urged to redouble their efforts to tackle climate change by committing to the newly-formed Climate Commission which aims to create a clear, cohesive and consistent response to the government's declared Climate and Environment...