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Modern universities a vital part of the higher education landscape, says MillionPlus
Modern universities are a vital part of the higher education landscape and bring enormous benefits nationally and in their local regions, says MillionPlus today.
Read moreModern universities key to tackling regional inequalities, MillionPlus Chair tells Labour Fringe event
Modern universities are vital in widening access to higher education in the regions, MillionPlus Chair and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Central Lancashire Professor Graham Baldwin will tell a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference today (22 September). Vitally, the majority of these students stay on in the area they studied in, bringing high-level skills into the local communities and economies, many within essential public service professions such as nursing and teaching.
Read moreModern universities are a key driver of growth in Scotland, despite funding pressures, MillionPlus VC tells SNP Conference
Modern universities are a key driver of growth in Scotland, Professor Liz Bacon, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Abertay University, and a member of the MillionPlus Executive, will tell a fringe event at the Scottish National Party Conference today, as well as calling for sustainable funding so that these universities can “sustain [their] momentum and continue contributing to economic development.”
Read moreMillionPlus comment on A level results day 2024
MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities, has today commented on A level results day 2024.
Read moreMillionPlus welcomes announcement of OfS interim Chair and the publication of the independent review of the Office for Students
MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities, has welcomed today (27 July) the Ministerial statement published by the Secretary of State, Bridget Phillipson, announcing that Sir David Behan will take up the role of interim Chair of the Office for Students, alongside the Government’s support for the conclusions of his independent review of the Office for Students Fit for the Future: Higher Education Regulation Towards 2035 which was also published today.
Read moreMillionPlus comment on preserving BTECs
MillionPlus, the Association for Modern Universities, has today commented on the need to preserve BTEC qualifications.
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