HEFCE News : 2007
More news and a round up of information issued by the HEFCE is published in Council Briefing and HEFCE Update.
21 December 2007
2012 Olympics provides opportunities for the higher education sector
HEFCE aims to maximise the involvement of universities and colleges in the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, as outlined in its report to the Secretary of State.
20 December 2007
Five new science and innovation awards announced
The fourth round of Science and Innovation Awards has been announced.
17 December 2007
Staff numbers in universities show steady growth
The latest publication of trends and profiles of staff in higher education institutions shows steady growth in staff numbers.
13 December 2007
BTEC students progress to higher education
HEFCE has published a report examining the attributes and progression to higher education of BTEC students.
11 December 2007
Government announces research and capital funding allocations
The Government has outlined how it will spend almost £6 billion on science and research by 2010-11, in an announcement welcomed by HEFCE.
4 December 2007
HEFCE welcomes funding boost for higher level skills in the workforce
HEFCE has welcomed the Government's announcement of at least £105 million over the next three years to support new employer-focused higher education provision.
22 November 2007
HEFCE consults on new way to assess and fund research
HEFCE launches a consultation on proposals for overhauling the way it will in future assess and fund research.
21 November 2007
Highlights from the annual meeting
Around 150 people attended HEFCE's annual meeting on Friday 16 November. Presentations and a report on the event can be downloaded here.
16 November 2007
DIUS is seeking to appoint a new Board member for HEFCE (DIUS announcement)
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) invites applications for a position on the HEFCE Board.
9 November 2007
Bridging the gap between higher education and the public
Beacons for Public Engagement is a new £9.2 million initiative funded by the UK higher education funding councils and Research Councils UK, in association with the Wellcome Trust.
6 November 2007
Survey shows where students go after university
HEFCE welcomes the publication of a survey on the destinations of graduates three and a half years after completing their courses.
5 November 2007
Round three of Clinical Senior Lectureship Awards
Nominations are invited for the third round of Clinical Senior Lectureship Awards.
26 October 2007
Future of Aimhigher announced
The Government announced that the Aimhigher programme, which works to raise the aspirations and life chances of disadvantaged young people, will continue to 2011.
23 October 2007
Four cities research on links between universities, schools and communities
Universities and colleges need to understand the communities in which they operate to reach out young people from lower social class backgrounds, according to a report published today.
16 October 2007
HEFCE encourages the sector to take up the Burgess challenge
HEFCE has welcomed the Burgess Report which recommends that the Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) should become the main vehicle for measuring and recording a student's achievement.
10 October 2007
HEFCE welcomes increase in HEIF funding
HEFCE welcomes the confirmation by the Government that funding for the fourth round of the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) will rise to a final year allocation of £150 million for 2010-11.
5 October 2007
Sainsbury Review welcomed by HEFCE
HEFCE has welcomed the publication of Lord Sainsbury’s review of science and innovation today.
1 October 2007
Qualification rates of postgraduate research students
HEFCE has published two reports on the time it takes for postgraduate research students to qualify.
27 September 2007
Launch of consultation on the withdrawal of funding for ELQs
HEFCE has been asked by the Government to withdraw funding for equivalent or lower qualifications (ELQs). We have now launched a consultation on our proposals for implementing this policy.
12 September 2007
Higher education survey reveals continued student satisfaction
The third annual National Student Survey shows students have a high and sustained level of satisfaction with their experience of higher education.
7 September 2007
Changes to funding for equivalent or lower level qualifications
HEFCE has received a letter from the Government about changes to the way institutions are funded for students that study for a qualification that is equivalent to or lower than one they have already gained.
2 August 2007
Online resource for sustainable development in HE
HEFCE has launched a listing of sustainable development resources for the higher education sector.
1 August 2007
HEFCE welcomes the new University of Cumbria
The University of Cumbria was officially launched today.
26 July 2007
HEFCE welcomes NAO report on student retention
HEFCE welcomes the NAO report: 'Staying the course: the retention of students in higher education' published today.
26 July 2007
Improved access to HE research
An online database of research into higher education has been made publicly available for the first time.
24 July 2007
Research commissioned on university league tables
HEFCE has commissioned research to throw light on newspaper league tables of higher education institutions, how they are compiled and the impact they have on institutions' reputations and behaviour.
19 July 2007
Better HE performance indicators
The ninth set of UK higher education performance indicators, published today, show improvements in widening participation and lower drop-out rates.
18 July 2007
Links between spin-off companies and HE are flourishing
The number of spin-off companies with links to higher education institutions is on the rise, figures published today reveal.
5 July 2007
HEFCE welcomes the Government's announcement on student support
The Government has announced major changes to the system of student support in higher education.
19 June 2007
Continued support for higher education performance indicators
HEFCE has published a report on the review of higher education performance indicators.
18 June 2007
David Young awarded CBE
David Young, Chairman of HEFCE, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen's birthday honours list for services to education.
29 May 2007
More clinical lectureships announced
HEFCE announces awards for 38 new clinical senior lectureships at 12 universities.
8 May 2007
Annual conference highlights
Information, key presentations and selected audio highlights are available from HEFCE's annual conference.
8 May 2007
HEFCE London office move
Our London office has re-located to the 12th floor of Centre Point. The telephone and fax numbers have not changed.
18 April 2007
Bill Rammell announces appointments to the HEFCE board (DfES press notice)
Tim Melville-Ross has been appointed Chair from 1 January 2008, taking over from the current Chair, David Young.
9 March 2007
HEFCE is seeking new committee members
Do you have the expertise and vision to contribute to one of our strategic advisory committees?
1 March 2007
£7 billion supports strong growth in student numbers in HE
HEFCE will make available £7,137 million in funding for 2007-08 to English universities and colleges.
5 February 2007
Electronic access to RAE 2008 articles (RAE press notice)
An innovative partnership will enable free electronic access to journal articles submitted to the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.
25 January 2007
Foundation degree statistics
Research on the progress of foundation degree programmes and students over the last six years.
24 January 2007
Review of core funding for research
Research report finds HEFCE's quality-related research funding underpins strategic and dynamic research.
22 January 2007
Funding method for teaching
HEFCE seeks further views on proposed changes to the way it funds teaching.
12 January 2007
Grant announcement for higher education 2007-08
The Secretary of State for Education and Skills has set out the funding for higher education in 2007-08 in the annual grant letter to HEFCE.