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Higher education

  • Debate Pack

    Impact of increases in the cost of living on further and higher education students

    Friday, 15 September, 2023

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of increases in the cost of living on further and higher education students on Tuesday 19 September at 4:30pm. This is a one hour debate sponsored by Paul Blomfield MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Education
    • Further education
    • Higher education
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    The cap on medical and dental student numbers in the UK

    Tuesday, 12 September, 2023

    This briefing provides an overview of UK policies on training doctors and dentists. It covers calls to lift the cap on medical and dental school places, some of the associated challenges, and England's NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.

    • Research Briefing
    • Education
    • Health services
    • Higher education
  • Debate Pack

    UK support for at-risk academics

    Thursday, 07 September, 2023

    There will be a Westminster Hall debate on UK support for at-risk academics on 12 September 2023. The debate will last for 30 minutes and be led by Sir Julian Lewis MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Education
    • Higher education
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    The Turing Scheme

    Wednesday, 30 August, 2023

    The Turing Scheme has replaced the Erasmus+ programme in providing funding for participants in UK universities, colleges, and schools to go on international study and work placements.

    • Research Briefing
    • Further education
    • Higher education
    • Schools
  • Research Briefing

    Higher education reforms in England: Student number controls and foundation year fee limits

    Wednesday, 16 August, 2023

    This briefing explains the government's announcements on recruitment limits for underperforming courses and reduced fee caps for some foundation year courses.

    • Research Briefing
    • Education
    • Higher education
  • Research Briefing

    Accessing higher education in the UK’s Overseas Territories

    Friday, 26 May, 2023

    A briefing on higher education provision in the Overseas Territories and access to UK-based institutions.

    • Research Briefing
    • Higher education
    • Overseas territories
  • Research Briefing

    Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill: Progress of the Bill

    Friday, 12 May, 2023

    This briefing analyses the progress of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill. The Bill received royal assent on 11 May 2023.

    • Research Briefing
    • Education
    • Higher education
  • Research Briefing

    Research on the increasing cost of living and inflation

    Tuesday, 25 April, 2023

    House of Commons Library publications on the rising cost of living in the UK, including causes of inflation, the effect on households, and Government support.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Economy
    • Education
    • Energy
    • Environment
    • Higher education
    • Housing and planning
    • National Insurance
    • Tax
    • Technology
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    Initial teacher training in England

    Monday, 24 April, 2023

    This House of Commons Library Briefing provides information on initial teacher training (ITT) in England, including the different ITT routes, the sources of financial support for trainees, and recent policy developments.

    • Research Briefing
    • Higher education
    • Schools
    • Work and incomes
  • Debate Pack

    Office for Students

    Thursday, 20 April, 2023

    A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for Wednesday 26 April on the Office for Students. The debate will be opened by Emma Hardy MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Education
    • Higher education
  • Research Briefing

    The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan

    Thursday, 23 March, 2023

    An overview of the Government's March 2023 SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan, and some initial reaction to the measures

    • Research Briefing
    • Education
    • Further education
    • Higher education
    • Schools
    • Work and incomes
  • Research Briefing

    Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill 2022-23

    Friday, 24 February, 2023

    This briefing explains what the Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill would do. It sets out the Bill's policy background, gives statistics on first degree and sub-degree student numbers, and includes reaction from the sector.

    • Research Briefing
    • Higher education
  • Debate Pack

    International Day of Education 2023

    Tuesday, 24 January, 2023

    A Westminster Hall debate on the International Day of Education is scheduled for Thursday 26 January 2023, from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. The debate will be led by Vicky Ford MP.

    • Debate Pack
    • Africa
    • Asia Pacific
    • Education
    • Higher education
    • Institutions
    • International development
    • Schools
  • Insight

    How is the rising cost of living affecting students?

    Wednesday, 14 December, 2022

    Rent and food prices have increased for students while maintenance loans are lower in real terms compared to last year.

    • Insight
    • Economic situation
    • Finance
    • Higher education
  • Research Briefing

    A levels, Scottish Highers, and university admissions 2022

    Tuesday, 18 October, 2022

    This briefing provides an overview of the assessment, grading, and results of A levels and Scottish Highers in 2022. It also analyses this year's university applications and admissions cycle.

    • Research Briefing
    • Education
    • Further education
    • Higher education
    • Schools

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