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HE shape and structure

College photoWhat will influence the size and shape of UK higher education in the years to come?

The institutional map for the sector will likely emerge from decisions taken in response to user demand and the changing environment of the 21st century.

 

Preventing violent extremism

Former DIUS issued guidance to the HE sector on promoting good campus relations and fostering shared values.


Download the guidance

'Higher Ambitions' launched

This new blueprint sets out a course for how universities can remain world class

Download 'Higher Ambitions'


New university challenge

The challenge is to bring the benefits of local higher education provision to bear across the country

 

More about the new university challenge > 

Better regulation

The Government's policy is to reduce bureaucracy to an absolute minimum compatible with effective accountability and quality assurance

 

Find out more about better regulation >

Recognised UK degrees

To award degrees, higher education institutions must have degree awarding powers recognised by the UK authorities

 

Find out more about recognised UK degrees >


Voluntary giving to HE

Universities are autonomous and need increased control over their own destiny – one way of achieving this is by raising independent income from donations

 

Find out more about voluntary giving to higher education >