The CUC is the representative body for the Chairs of UK universities. It is a non-profit making body which delivers education, learning and development opportunities to its members by providing educational events and a peer-support network which promotes high standards in university governance.
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Bristol, GB
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💬 ‘I think there’s a need for a clear, shared vision of what higher education should be for this country’. We sat down with blueprint commissioner Executive Secretary of the Committee of University Chairs, John Rushforth to ask: how can the government help put universities on firm financial footing? Take a look at our recommendations: https://loom.ly/6Oxf8bs
The Committee of University Chairs welcomes the QAA report evaluating international foundation programmes and year-one programmes. The findings show that entry requirements are consistent with those for UK students on equivalent programmes. A copy of the full report is available at: https://lnkd.in/e8hrFtYr
The Quality Assurance Agency has launched a new version of the sector-owned UK Quality Code that extends to all tertiary institutions. The new Code aligns with European Standards and Guidelines, allowing universities and colleges to confidently provide evidence of quality internationally. UK Quality Code (qaa.ac.uk)
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Today the higher education sector launches the new Quality Council. It brings together providers, sector bodies and students to preserve and promote the quality of HE in the UK. Nic Beech and Clare Peddie introduce the new council in Wonkhe ⬇ https://lnkd.in/euZ_zCKj
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Today we’re launching our #100 Faces campaign, celebrating the stories and achievements of students who were the first in their family to go to university! 🎉 Going to university transforms lives and offers opportunities that some may have never otherwise had. Hear the stories of first-generation students whose lives were changed by going to university. 🎤 https://lnkd.in/dYBhqXNj
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Universities UK's 100Faces campaign showcases first-generation students' achievements and the positive impact that going to university can have on their lives. Learn more about the inspiring #100Faces campaign.
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Senior Project Manager - Strategy Delivery and Transformation Department at the University of Southampton
This morning's comment piece on Wonkhe from John Rushforth at the Committee of University Chairs has made me think about the 'pool' of candidates for university governance. Like most governance or Boards, University governance is often made up of successful and influential senior folk from various backgrounds in business, or even politics. With that in mind, I see this as a reminder that developing diversity in senior positions needs to be everyone's priority. https://lnkd.in/eDC8zwug
Vivienne Stern, MBE, Chief Executive of Universities UUK, has responded to the Sunday Times article, “Cash for courses: top universities recruit foreign students on low grades”. Read the complete UUK response below for more information. https://lnkd.in/d4V4QK9y
The CUC has published its Practice Note on the ‘Role of the Secretary to the Board in Universities’. Further information and access to a copy report is available here https://lnkd.in/e5_iCc9s