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From The Rt Hon Michelle Donelan
  • Letter from Michelle Donelan to higher education providers

    A letter from Michelle Donelan MP, Minister of State for Universities, to higher education providers about students' return in Spring 2021.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • All students offered testing on return to university

    Students offered testing for Covid after Christmas as universities asked to stagger returns

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Christmas guidance set out for university students 

    The Government has published guidance for students to travel home at the end of the term while controlling COVID-19 transmission risk.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Universities Minister addresses sector ahead of academic year

    Michelle Donelan spoke to Universities UK members to thank them for their innovation and looked ahead to the upcoming academic year.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Updated guidance for universities ahead of reopening

    The Government has updated guidance to help universities reopen buildings and campuses this September while keeping students and staff safe.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Action agreed to support students into preferred universities

    Students have been given reassurances on university places and the Government is lifting the cap on medical courses for the coming academic year.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government urges universities to hold places

    The Universities Minister has written to all Vice-Chancellors asking them to hold places for students appealing their A level results

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Extra university places for vital courses announced

    Over 9,000 additional places approved at UK universities for courses to deliver vital services and support the economy.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Universities Minister speech at Festival of Higher Education

    Minister Donelan addresses the fifth Festival of Higher Education hosted by The University of Buckingham

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Opportunity Areas programme to support young people hit hardest by pandemic

    Place-based approach will help level up outcomes in employment and education to support recovery from the pandemic

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Universities Minister calls for true social mobility

    Speaking to the NEON summit on widening access and mobility, Universities Minister Michelle Donelan, outlines a new approach to social mobility.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Student Support in England

    Statement from Michelle Donelan, Minister of State for Universities

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Universities Minister announces mental health support for students

    Universities Minister, Michelle Donelan, talks to HEPI about the impact of Covid-19 on the sector and mental health support for students during this time.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Universities Minister sets out support for international students

    International Education Champion appointed to support international students and the higher education sector during Covid-19

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Destination UK: Supporting international learners through coronavirus

    Universities Minister Michelle Donelan delivered a speech at the Going Global summit hosted by the British Council, outlining support for international students

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government support package for universities and students

    The Government has announced a range of measures to protect students and the higher education sector from the impact of coronavirus.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Universities told not to alter applicants’ offers

    Universities Minister Michelle Donelan is asking higher education providers not to change their offers to students for two weeks to maintain stability.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • £1 million for innovative student mental health projects

    Funding will target students who might be at greater risk of mental ill health or face barriers to getting support.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Graduates enjoy £100k earnings bonus over lifetime

    New research shows majority of graduates are better off for going to university and empowers students to make informed career choices.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • CITB: annual priorities letter 2019 to 2020

    Letter from Michelle Donelan to the chair of the Construction Industry Training Board.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government