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Latest news and events from HEFCE are listed by year in date order.

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Quality assessment in UK higher education

07 October 2014

The higher education (HE) funding bodies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland [Note 1] are to seek views on future approaches to the assessment of quality in higher education [Note 2]. Based on the feedback we receive, we will then invite tenders under a joint procurement exercise. This will ensure transparency and demonstrate value for money.

What difference does having a university in your area make?

01 October 2014

HEFCE has published new data exploring the link between economic growth and higher education provision. The interactive data toolkit identifies ‘cold spots’ in higher education provision and participation across England.

Annual procurement survey results

30 September 2014

HEFCE has received the results of the most recent Efficiency Measurement Model survey, through which universities report on the efficiencies achieved through improved procurement methods.

Funding for ‘anchor institutions’, technical skills and small and specialist institutions

26 September 2014

HEFCE is announcing three dedicated calls for bids to the Catalyst Fund, in line with its own and government priorities. The Catalyst Fund enables HEFCE to deliver its strategic aims for higher education in research, teaching and knowledge exchange. These calls for expressions of interest cover three specific areas.

REF impact case studies to be analysed

22 September 2014

A new project will analyse the wider impact of the research undertaken by UK universities.

HEFCE response to written ministerial statement on changes to Disabled Students' Allowance

12 September 2014

HEFCE is committed to working with universities, colleges and others to ensure as far as possible that disabled students are properly supported to succeed in their studies and in future employment.

£60 million of public and private investment for new leading-edge graphene research facility

10 September 2014

Funding announced today by the Chancellor will support the construction of a Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at the University of Manchester. The GEIC will play a key role in exploiting and maintaining the UK’s world-leading position in graphene and related 2-D materials.

Significant increase in students entering postgraduate research with prior PG qualifications

09 September 2014

New HEFCE analysis shows that the proportion of students entering postgraduate (PG) research degrees with a prior PG qualification has increased from 33 per cent to 59 per cent over the last 12 years [Note 1].

Register of higher education providers launched

05 September 2014

HEFCE has today published its first register of higher education providers. An authoritative reference point for a wide range of users, the register describes the powers that providers regulated in England have, and the controls that apply to them.

HEFCE funding for Jisc national data centre

04 September 2014

A new data centre, funded with £900,000 from HEFCE, will open up high-performance computing at a reasonable price to a consortium of universities and research institutes under a five-year agreement.

UK Research Partnership Investment Fund round 4

02 September 2014

A further £100 million is being allocated across the UK to develop research facilities to encourage collaboration and support excellent research.

BIS is seeking to appoint two new members to the HEFCE Board

28 August 2014

The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) wishes to appoint two new members to the HEFCE Board.

HEFCE welcomes streamlined TRAC Guidance

21 August 2014

HEFCE welcomes the new streamlined guidance for the Transparent Approach to Costing (TRAC) published by the TRAC Development Group (TDG). This will apply for reporting from the academic year 2014-15 onwards.

National Student Survey results hit 10-year high

12 August 2014

The satisfaction rate for students studying at UK universities and colleges has hit a 10-year high, with 86 per cent saying they are satisfied overall with their course, in this year's National Student Survey (NSS).

Data published on staff employed in the higher education sector

06 August 2014

HEFCE has published interactive data on the trends in employment of staff in the higher education sector for the ten years, 2003-04 to 2012-13. 2012-13 is the first year in which detailed information on job types is available.

Response to report on HEFCE’s role in learning and teaching enhancement

31 July 2014

This report, which was commissioned by the HEA at HEFCE’s request, reflects our commitment to independent review and evaluation of our work.

More students are staying on after their first year at university

31 July 2014

The percentage of full-time students remaining in higher education after their first year is at an all-time high according to HEFCE figures published today.

Data published on demand and supply in higher education subject areas

30 July 2014

HEFCE has published a large amount of interactive data on the current and future supply of graduates and postgraduates in all subjects.

Investing for future success of students: HEFCE response to OFFA report

23 July 2014

The Office for Fair Access (OFFA) published a report on 2015-16 access agreements today.

Report reveals positive impact of HEFCE funding on student success

17 July 2014

A report published today by HEFCE and OFFA [Note 1] shows that in 2012-13 universities and colleges in England significantly increased their investment in measures to widen access and improve success among students from low income and other under-represented groups.

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