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New universities minister calls for wider participation and inclusion of the arts

New universities minister calls for wider participation and inclusion of the arts

The new Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation set out a positive vision of universities working towards a ‘unity of purpose’ in his inaugural speech at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. Former university lecturer and current MP for Kingswood Chris Skidmore took over the role from Sam Gyimah in early December […]
Government plans aim to crack down on ethnic disparity in universities

Government plans aim to crack down on ethnic disparity in universities

Universities could lose their positions on league tables if they refuse to do more to tackle ethnic disparity
Government announces plans to reduce ‘grade inflation’

Government announces plans to reduce ‘grade inflation’

The Universities Minister has said that the soaring numbers of students graduating with first and upper second class degrees in the UK are ‘threatening’ their value
Refund students for lost teaching, says Universities Minister

Refund students for lost teaching, says Universities Minister

The University of Manchester has said that it cannot compensate students

British science will be hindered by EU exit, says Universities and Science Minister

Jo Johnson, the Universities Minister, has voiced his opinion that a British exit from the European Union could damage the future progress of UK Science