The results of this year’s National Student Survey show a high level of satisfaction among students studying at UK higher education institutions (HEIs), further education colleges (FECs) and alternative providers, with 86 per cent saying they are satisfied overall with their course. More...
Outcomes of consultation on changes to the National Student Survey, Unistats and information provided by institutions
Our evidence base and responses to the consultation indicate that we need to make changes now to ensure that Unistats and the NSS remain fit for purpose, but the implementation of these decisions may be affected by subsequent policy developments including the Higher Education White Paper, the development of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in England, and the UK Higher Education and Research Bill. More...
Concordat on Open Research Data launched
The Concordat on Open Research Data has been developed by HEFCE, Research Councils UK (RCUK), Universities UK and the Wellcome Trust, and is a set of expectations of best practice reflecting the needs of the academic research community. More...
UK higher education funding bodies’ response to the independent review of the REF
We welcome the findings of Lord Stern’s independent review of the Research Excellence Framework and its recognition of the importance of the REF in assessing the quality of research, providing accountability and benchmarking, and in supporting strategic decision making nationally and in institutions. More...
Transitions into postgraduate study
This report looks at transitions from first degree qualification from English higher education institutions (HEIs) to postgraduate study. It considers students’ first instance of postgraduate enrolment and looks at trends across one-year, three-year and five-year transition periods. More...
Les inscriptions à LGEU-3 sont ouvertes
Accueillie par Universidad EAFIT, Medellín, Colombie, du 4 au 9 décembre 2016, la 3ème session du programme alliera discussions autour des défis liés au leadership stratégique dans l'enseignement supérieur, échanges d'expériences et exercices d'apprentissage entre pairs, qui mettront en avant les spécificités du leadership dans un contexte globalisé et interculturel. Voir l'article...
Inscrivez-vous maintenant pour la 15e Conférence générale de l'AIU!
Les inscriptions pour la 15e Conférence générale peuvent s'effectuer sur le site de la conférence: www.etouches.com/iau2016 Le thème de la conférence est “L’enseignement supérieur catalyseur pour une société innovante et durable”. Voir l'article...
ISAS (2.0) - Service d'aide à l'internationalisation
L'AIU a le plaisir d'annoncer son nouveau service d'aide à l'internationalisation: ISAS (2.0). Plus d'information est disponible uniquement en Anglais dans les pages web ISAS (2.0) N’hésitez pas. Voir l'article...
Registration for LGEU-3 is open
Hosted by EAFIT University, Medellín, Colombia from 4-9 December, 2016, the 3rd session will combine engaged debate about strategic leadership challenges in HE with peer-to-peer learning exercises that underline unique aspects of leadership in an inter-cultural and globalized context. More...Registration still open for the IAU 15th General Conference
Registration is still open for the IAU 15th General Conference; please visit the Conference website now: www.etouches.com/iau2016. The Conference will focus on “Higher Education: A catalyst for innovative and sustainable societies” and will take place in Bangkok, Thailand from 13-16 November. More...