June 14, 2010 CIHE supports Universities Week

This week marks the inaugural Universities Week which aims to engage the public about higher education’s often unsung and unheard success stories. To show its support CIHE have contributed to a letter sent to the Sunday Times in support of the UK’s universities. The letter said: “While the new Government develops its Emergency Budget, it is [...]

May 20, 2010 CIHE explores the role of university research in business and market innovation

The CIHE today releases ‘Absorbing Research’, a report that explores how collaborations between universities and business can have a positive impact on the economy and wellbeing of the UK. The report, sponsored by Research Councils UK, investigates the nature, scale and contribution of university research to company innovation processes. It focuses on how university and [...]

July 21, 2010 Talent Fishing findings shared at UKCGE conference

The findings of CIHE’s Talent Fishing report were presented to the UK Council for Graduate Education’s summer conference earlier this month by Associate Director Helen Connor. The presentation entitled ‘Employers’ perspectives on the value of Postgraduate Education’ included key findings such as the high demand and strong satisfaction with higher degrees and concerns about the [...]

June 18, 2010 More calls from business chiefs to protect universities

As Universities Week draws to a close business leaders have again highlighted the “vital contribution” that universities make to the economy. In a letter to the Telegraph senior executives from companies including CIHE members Shell and Centrica, have said the Government “must ensure it supports innovation” and that the university sector, which generates £59 billion annually, [...]