Global BUzz

Universities UK were quick to make a statement following the morning results of the EU Referendum on the 24th June 2016.  The group had passionately and vigorously campaigned for the United Kingdom to remain within the EU, however in their statement had said that although the results were not what they had wished and campaigned… Read more » about Universities UK statement following the EU Referendum

Last week, a ceremony for the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards – running for its eighth year – took place in London, where more than 1,000 guests gathered together over dinner to hear the announcement for the winners. Bournemouth University was very proud to be shortlisted for the Outstanding International Strategy category, alongside five other universities…. Read more » about The winners of the THELMA Awards 2016

Today, UK voters woke up to the news that the UK will leave Europe.  At 8am this morning, PM Cameron gave in his resignation in an emotional announcement saying the nation needs “fresh leadership”.  Not long after, Sturgeon said to the press that she was proud of Scotland’s majority vote to Remain. She highlighted that the 2014 Scottish referendum results were dependent on the… Read more » about An historic day

Excitement is in the air today! On one of the longest days of the year, the UK will vote on its future relationship to the EU, which, of course, is a decision of incredible importance; but also in higher education, the results for the THE Leadership & Management Awards 2016 will be revealed! HEI representatives from all over the… Read more » about Today is voting day: the EU referendum and the THELMAS

The EU Referendum is approaching, and for those that are still undecided about which way to vote, it is most likely a particularly stressful time.  Both campaigns during the Referendum have in some way played a manipulative game, and it has become particularly ugly.  At the last stride of the debates, it seems that beyond… Read more » about Friday will be a whole different day

Today, the 2016 HEPI Annual Conference: The Student Journey was hosted by Regent’s University London, focusing on the different stages (i.e. student retention, student satisfaction and graduate success) of ‘the student journey’. Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), the organiser of the event, is the independent, UK-wide body informing HE policy development through research. Director Nick… Read more » about The Student Journey in the Spotlight During HEPI’s Annual Conference

Parliament has published the Higher Education and Research Bill 2016 [Bill No 004 of 2016-17] for the ‘House of Commons Second Reading debate on the Higher Education and Research Bill 2016’.  The Bill was given its First Reading at the House of Commons on the 19th May. The date of the Second Reading has not… Read more » about Parliament publishes Higher Education & Research Bill 2016 for Second Reading

Universities UK has provided a factsheet titled Innovation and Growth Factsheet Series: City Deals, as a simple means to explain and provide information on the Government’s Devolution Act to take place over the next five years and beyond. The factsheet highlights the relationship between devolution, localism and UK universities and argues that universities are well… Read more » about Why are city deals important and the role of universities