Reports
29 June 2010
So just what is a university?
A short guide to many frequently asked questions about universities. This booklet also specifically refers to the development and role of modern universities and provides a brief analysis of current higher education issues.
The report can be downloaded here: WHAT_IS_A_UNIVERSITY.pdf (451KB)
10 June 2010
million+ Annual Report 2009/2010
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.
Our research, events and our appearances in the media have demonstrated that million+ provides cutting edge analysis of the role and impact of universities.
The Coalition Government and MPs elected in May 2010 will need this analysis if they want to promote innovation, social mobility and the international higher education partnerships which are an integral part of the activities of UK universities.
The report can be downloaded here: Annual Report 2009-2010 FINAL.pdf (3MB)
21 April 2010
Could do better: Scorecard for Higher Education
The million+ Higher Education ‘Scorecard’ analyses the key policy issues for the next Government, the positions of the three main parties to date and sets out a ‘Gold Standard’ for higher education policies.
The report can be downloaded here: million+ HE Scorecard.pdf (129KB)
3 March 2010
A Postgraduate Strategy for Britain
million+ research into postgraduate provision in the UK’s higher education sector: seeking the expansion of excellence, innovation and opportunity.
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. Our research, events and our appearances in the media have demonstrated that million+ provides cutting edge analysis of the role and impact of universities which are making Britain a fairer, more cohesive and more innovative society.
million+ has continued to build and maintain relationships with Ministers, Opposition Spokespersons, Backbench MPs and Peers from all parties. The advocacy of million+ has influenced Government policy, changed funding regimes and influenced thinking in the wider political arena. We hope that policy-makers and politicians from all Parties will continue to use our analysis to promote innovation in research and teaching, social mobility and an international higher education agenda of strategic importance to the UK.
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.”
24 March 2009
Policy Paper Enrol for free
The case for a new university offer for those on Job Seekers Allowance and short-time working
27 January 2009
Universities and International Higher Education Partnerships: Making a Difference
A report prepared for million+ by Kingston University
1 July 2008
Creative Futures: building the creative economy through universities
A report prepared for million+ by Napier University’s Centre for Creative and Cultural Industries Research
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12 June 2008
Supporting our universities: a roundtable discussion
Report on the Smith Institute roundtable discussion, held with the support of million+ on the developing role of universities within the modern British economy
19 November 2007
Reality check: student finance regimes
A report undertaken by London Economics for million+ based on publicly available data.
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20 June 2006
'The social and economic impact of publicly funded research in 35 universities'
Written by Arthur D Little (May 2006)
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