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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
8 February 2010
million+ comment on record number of university applications
Commenting on figures from UCAS, showing a record number of applicants to higher education in 2010 and a 22.9% increase on last year, Professor Les Ebdon, Chair of million+ and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire said: “The Government now has a straightforward choice: fully fund additional student places in 2010 or spend more on benefits for the thousands turned away from higher education.
3 February 2010
million+ comment on Race for Opportunity report
Commenting on the Race for Opportunity report: ‘Race into Higher Education’, Pam Tatlow, Chief Executive of the university think tank million+, said: “The under-representation of black, Asian and minority ethnic graduates in senior management positions is a serious issue. However, this will not be resolved by relying on old-fashioned assumptions that BAME graduates can only succeed if they study at a handful of universities. “
1 February 2010
million+ comment on decision to restrict university student numbers to 2008 levels
The university think-tank million+ has described the cuts to student numbers imposed by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (hefce) as a result of Government-imposed reductions in the higher education budget as completely counter-intuitive.
28 January 2010
Without extra university places, poorer students risk losing out
million+ has welcomed the news that more young people from the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods are entering higher education. Commenting on today’s report from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), Pam Tatlow, said: “This is a good result for Government and universities which have widened participation in higher education…
RESEARCH & POLICY
13 January 2010
Fair Funding for All
The case for a more sustainable, flexible and fairer fees and funding system to maximise opportunity and participation in higher education
29 October 2009
From inputs to impact: a study of the impact of JISC funding on universities
million+ research into the impact of funding to support advances in the application of digital technologies in UK universities
30 June 2009
million+ Annual Report 2008/2009
In the last year we have sought to enhance our role as a university think-tank with the publication of a series of influential and wide-ranging reports and policy papers.
30 March 2009
Social Mobility: Universities Changing Lives
“This report proves the social mobility pessimists wrong. New generations of students have been encouraged to apply to university.”