Thursday, June 18, 2009

U.K Universties


About us Universities UK the essential voice of UK universities Universities UK is the major representative body and membership organisation for the higher education sector. Our members are the executive heads of UK universities.
Together with Higher Education Wales and Universities Scotland, we work to advance the interests of universities and to spread good practice throughout the higher education sector.

What we do Related ContentAssociated OrganisationsSupporting universities’ autonomy, celebrating their diversity As the major representative body and membership organisation for the higher education sector, Universities UK speaks out in support of the sector, and to encourage an environment where our member institutions can flourish. Our specialist staff work to provide our members with foresight on policy issues and to help them shape the policy agenda. We aim to integrate our policy, parliamentary and media work to mount effective and timely campaigns on issues vital to the sector.
Universities are autonomous institutions, and Universities UK does not have any regulatory powers to impose changes. However, one of our key aims is to encourage and share good practice. Universities UK works closely with a wide variety of organisations and representative groups across the sector to achieve this aim

Our vision Related ContentOur missionUUK Corporate Plan 2007-2010Annual ReviewOur vision is of an autonomous university sector in the United Kingdom that, through excellence in teaching, research, and knowledge exploitation, raises aspirations, has an international reputation for innovation, and contributes to the wider economy and society.
Our mission Our mission is to be the essential voice and the best support for a vibrant, successful and diverse university sector, to influence and create policy for higher education, and to provide an environment where the interests of our sector can flourish.
We will work to deliver our mission by:
Providing members with foresight on policy issues and helping them shape the agenda. Mounting effective and timely advocacy campaigns on policy issues vital to the sector. Promoting the achievements of the sector and thereby securing support for continued investment Being recognised as having excellent and effective communication with decision makers, stakeholders and the media, and with members and their institutions. Collaborating with other sector bodies and where necessary coordinate sector-wide activities. Regularly reviewing our effectiveness and organisation to ensure it remains fit for purpose, well managed and supportive of our staff.

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