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Official account of the All-Party Parliamentary University Group chaired by @AdamThompson111 🎓 Secretariat provided by @UniversitiesUK
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We are pleased to announce the University APPG has officially re-formed following our inaugural meeting earlier today 🗳️🎓. A warm welcome to our new Chair and Officers:.🔴 @AdamThompson111 (Chair).🔵 @A_J_Snowden .🔴 @Abtisam_Mohamed .🟡 @StephenGethins.
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Yesterday, the @universityappg hosted a panel discussion on the future of higher education, exploring universities' role in widening access to opportunity, driving R&D, and contributing to civic impact. Huge thank you to our speakers and all who joined us!
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A valuable contribution from @CommonsEd chair @helenhayes_ during yesterday’s Estimates Day debate, highlighting the financial pressures facing universities - and their vital role in delivering skills, research and economic growth. #HigherEducation #IndustrialStrategy #Skills
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RT @APPGYCandYAC: Our inquiry into the removing the barriers to higher education, employment and training for young adult carers is now liv….
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At this week’s @CommonsSITC session, @steveracemp asked Science Minister Lord Vallance (@SciTechgovuk ) about the pressures - from high visa fees to the proposed levy on international students - facing UK universities in attracting global talent ⬇️
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RT @CommonsEd: The Office for Students has warned that the financial health of the UK Higher Education sector is declining. What further s….
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Following yesterday's #SpendingReview, @CommonsEd chair @helenhayes_ asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer about the financial pressures threatening universities, and the need to secure a sustainable future for the sector⬇️
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RT @RussellGroupSUs: This week, RGSU met with @adamthompson111 MP, Chair of the @universityappg, to discuss our work amplifying student voi….
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Earlier this week, representatives from RGSU met with Adam Thompson MP, Chair of the APPG for Universities, to discuss the vital work we’re doing to give hundreds of thousands of students across the...
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💬 “I’d like to see a ‘deep review’ of the current system, consulting with as many different bodies as possible, parliamentarians, universities and students.”. APPUG Chair @AdamThompson111 spoke to @ResProfNews about current financial challenges in HE. 📰
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Labour’s Adam Thompson urges “deep review” of university finances
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Happy #NationalApprenticeshipWeek! 🌟. Watch our Chair @AdamThompson111 speaking in Parliament about his experience teaching degree-level apprenticeships 👇.
"I want more degree-level apprenticeships to be offered to allow more people to access the knowledge and experience those courses offer.". This morning, APPUG Chair @AdamThompson111 spoke about the benefits of degree apprenticeships in Westminster Hall 🎓
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Last night the APPUG hosted a panel on universities' role in breaking down barriers to opportunity 🎓. Thank you to our amazing speakers for sharing their expertise and experiences:.@NickHarrison73 @SuttonTrust.@tonymossuk @LSBU.@chelsmacdonn @the_young_fdn.@esta86 @UniNorthants
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Last night the group heard from @UniNorthants PhD student Esther who gave a powerful account of her experience.
Today I was invited to speak at the @universityappg by @UniversitiesUK about my experience of being a parent while studying but more importantly about the way that Universal Credit works for parents who are in university.
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"I want more degree-level apprenticeships to be offered to allow more people to access the knowledge and experience those courses offer.". This morning, APPUG Chair @AdamThompson111 spoke about the benefits of degree apprenticeships in Westminster Hall 🎓
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Lord Willetts, former Universities Minister and Co-Chair of the APPUG, has a new pamphlet out today on the value of a university education 🎓. Read it here:
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Young graduates earn £5,000 more annually than non-graduates, but that premium is lower than it was 10 years ago. The real earnings of young graduates have been broadly flat over the last decade,...
“Higher education is just about the best investment available for the majority of British citizens.”. In a new pamphlet, Lord Willetts, President of @ResFoundation / former Universities & Science Minister, digs into the data to explore the value of universities. The highlights👇
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RT @HouseofCommons: 🔴 Secretary of State for Education @bphillipsonMP is making a statement on Higher Education Regulatory Approach. Watch….
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This afternoon there will be a ministerial statement on higher education regulatory approach 👇.
Two ministerial statements today @wesstreeting NHS winter update and @bphillipsonMP higher education regulatory approach.
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Great to see references to the positive role of universities in today's independent AI Action Plan 🎓.
The benefits of AI will be unleashed across the UK under a new AI Opportunities Action Plan. We’re taking forward 50 recommendations which will revolutionise public services and make the UK irresistible to AI firms looking to start or scale their business.
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New polling shows the public believes universities need skills and research to conduct research in AI and green energy 🍃 . @A_J_Snowden: 'UK universities are key to boosting Britain's potential as a leader in the technologies of the future'. Read more:
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RT @timeshighered: Less than one person in three thinks UK universities are short of money, and less than a quarter believe HEIs should be….
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Polling indicates lack of awareness over sector’s funding turmoil, with public seeing more international enrolments as solution to difficulties
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Polling by Public First for @UniversityAPPG has found that the public see universities as having a vital role in developing AI and green energy 👩💻🌍. Find out more:
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