University think tank million+ has labelled a report by the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) as ‘out of touch’.
Concentrating research funding and doctoral students in just a handful of universities will damage both the UK university sector and the economy as a whole, according to new research from university think-tank million+.
The university think-tank million+ has welcomed recommendations published by Sir Mark Walport and a Science and Expert Learning Group established by DCSF (Children, Schools and Families) and BIS (Business Innovation and Skills) to review current policy in respect of science and maths.
Commenting on bestCourse4me, a new website to help people thinking about university and career choices, Pam Tatlow, Chief Executive of the university think tank million+, said: “In principle anything that adds to the information which potential students have prior to making decisions about which courses to study and which university to choose is helpful.
million+ research into postgraduate provision in the UK’s higher education sector: seeking the expansion of excellence, innovation and opportunity.
The case for a more sustainable, flexible and fairer fees and funding system to maximise opportunity and participation in higher education
million+ research into the impact of funding to support advances in the application of digital technologies in UK universities
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.