HEFCE news for Thursday 2 September 2010 
18 August 2010
Student survey shows high levels of satisfaction among undergraduates
Eighty two per cent of students say they are satisfied with their course according to this year's National Student Survey.
11 August 2010
Call to involve disabled people in policy making
HEFCE invites disabled people to become involved in HEFCE's policy making process over the next 12 months.
5 August 2010
Keeping pace with enthusiasm for sustainable development
Eleven HEFCE-funded projects are leading sustainable development in higher education.
3 August 2010
Improving public information about higher education
Two studies show how improved public information on higher education can help potential students make more informed choices.
23 July 2010
Research Excellence Framework – panel recruitment and nominations
The funding bodies have published details of the new units of assessment for the REF and are recruiting to its expert panels.
22 July 2010
HEFCE announces revised grants for universities and colleges
Revised allocations following changes to government funding and decisions by HEFCE's Board.
15 July 2010
Research Excellence Framework – main panels and equality advisory group
The funding bodies are pleased to announce appointments of the four main panel chair designates for the first REF exercise.
12 July 2010
New financial memorandum published
Following a period of consultation, HEFCE has set out a revised funding agreement with the institutions it funds.
9 July 2010
HEFCE welcomes revised timetable for REF
David Willetts, Minister of State for Universities and Science, has today confirmed the timetable for the Research Excellence Framework.
8 July 2010
Four years of the National Student Survey show increasing satisfaction
Today sees the release of a HEFCE report on the findings and trends of the annual National Student Survey from 2006 to 2009.
8 July 2010
Information for students a key part of quality assurance changes
The quality of information available to students will be improved under changes being introduced to the quality assurance system.
5 July 2010
Revolving Green Fund is cutting university carbon emissions
An evaluation of the fund shows it is supporting projects that are saving over 2 per cent of carbon emissions each year.
1 July 2010
Over £10.5 million for university museums and galleries
In 2010-11 HEFCE will support 33 individual museums and galleries in 19 universities and colleges.
24 June 2010
Student places and funding for 2010-11
The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills has sent a revised grant letter for 2010-11 to HEFCE.
24 June 2010
Funding more students
An extra 10,000 student places will be funded in 2010-11 via HEFCE's University Modernisation Fund.
14 June 2010
UK universities deliver £2.97 billion in services to business and industry
Higher education sector and the wider economy are benefiting from universities' entrepreneurial spirit.
11 June 2010
Universities to publish employability statements
The statements will show what help universities and colleges provide to students to improve their employability and transition into work.
1 June 2010
Charity regulation comes into force
Today HEFCE takes on new duties to regulate many of the institutions it funds.
19 May 2010
Examining opportunities for fairer access
HEFCE welcomes a report by the Office for Fair Access on ways to widen access to highly selective universities.
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