UUK comment on meeting between vice chancellors and the Education Secretary

Following the roundtable meeting between university vice chancellors and the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, Universities UK Chief Executive Alistair Jarvis welcomed the opportunity to share further with government the ways in which universities are working to ensure a full and high-quality offer for students next year.

Alistair Jarvis, Chief Executive of Universities UK said:

“It is understandable that prospective students may feel uncertain about what to expect this autumn. I want to reassure them that universities will provide a high-quality, engaging and positive experience. As much learning and wider activity will be delivered face-to-face on campus as public health guidance will support. This will include providing practical sessions in socially distanced forms, innovative approaches to student support and extra-curricular activities - with high-quality alternatives and digital learning where in-person activities are not possible.

“Universities are working hard on detailed plans for the autumn and will be communicating further details with current and prospective students over the coming weeks.”

“In a difficult economic environment, more than ever the opportunity to go to university this autumn to study and learn new skills will be of huge value, both to students themselves and the wider economy.”