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million+ is at the forefront of the political debate about the role and contribution of universities to the economy and society.
PRESS RELEASES
25 January 2012
million+ comment on Government’s grant letter to higher education funding council 2012-13
Responding to the Government’s annual grant letter to the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), Pam Tatlow, Chief Executive of the university million+, said: “The Government should be congratulated for retaining their commitment to supporting the extra costs associated with attracting and retaining students from non-traditional backgrounds.
24 January 2012
million+ comment on reports HE Bill to be delayed
The university think-tank million+ has responded to a report in the Daily Telegraph, that the Government is considering delaying the Higher Education Bill, which had been expected in the forthcoming parliamentary session.
23 January 2012
Proposals to extend student numbers market ‘extraordinary’ before impact on social mobility is properly assessed
The university think-tank million+ has responded to a report in today’s Times, that the Government intends to extend the student numbers market in 2013/14 by allowing the unrestricted recruitment of students achieving ABB or above at A-level.
12 January 2012
million+ comment on 2010/11 HESA qualifications & enrolments data
Responding to HESA statistics that confirm a 1% decrease in full-time enrolments of undergraduate students and a 10% decrease in part-time undergraduate enrolments in 2010/11, Pam Tatlow said: “At a time of economic difficulty and rising unemployment the decrease in students enrolling at university is disappointing.
RESEARCH & POLICY
24 October 2011
million+/NUS Mature Students Survey
million+ and NUS are undertaking a study into the realities of life as a mature student. The first stage of the study is a survey that will run until the end of November. If you are a mature student you can fill out the survey here.
19 September 2011
Universities Driving Social Mobility - Beyond the Oxbridge Obsession
This million+ report concludes that there is an opportunity for universities to deliver a much more comprehensive agenda of social mobility than that currently being set out.
17 May 2011
Research that Matters
Research that Matters is an evaluation of university research funding in the UK. The report concludes that concentrating research funding will hamstring innovation and growth.
11 March 2011
International Higher Education: Missing an Opportunity?
This million+ report concludes that the Government should set out a comprehensive strategy for international higher education in the forthcoming Higher Education White Paper.
31 January 2011
The National Scholarship Programme: A national scheme or a postcode lottery?
This million+ Policy Paper sets out the unanswered questions about the Government’s flagship scheme to help the poorest students go to university. It also sets out the million+ proposals to deliver a truly national scheme.