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The Government has launched measures to drive change in tackling inequalities between ethnic groups in higher education.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Chris Skidmore spoke at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, outlining his priorities for the role and his view for the future of the higher education sector.
Proposals to increase choice for students and save on tuition fees have been passed by the House of Commons and House of Lords
Government urges businesses benefitting from Horizon 2020 research funding urged to register their details on an online portal.
New Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation Chris Skidmore gave his first major speech on science policy during a visit to UKAEA.
Science Minister Chris Skidmore spoke today at UKAEA, Culham, outlining his priorities for the coming months and reaffirming the government’s commitment to science, research and innovation.
UK leads efforts to tackle world’s biggest challenges, from tackling anti-microbial resistance to developing next-generation eco-friendly packaging
A call for views opens today to hear from the universities sector on how the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework can be maximised.
Chris Skidmore wants universities to do as much as they can to support this underrepresented group
New projects will use £18 million funding to create cutting-edge immersive experiences in sports entertainment, visitor experience and live performance.
New investment to create tiny robots that can help repair the UK’s vast underground pipe network and prevent disruption of roadworks in the future.
Universities Minister Chris Skidmore has announced the two winners of the Higher Education Open Data competition to create new digital tools for students.
Biggest ever study reveals graduate earnings up to the age of 29 compared to those who opted for a different route of study
Expansion of accelerated degrees set to create an unprecedented level of choice and flexibility in higher education
New apps and digital tools will revolutionise how students choose the right university for them
The Ministerial Working Group on Future Regulation, chaired by the Business Secretary Greg Clark, met for the first time yesterday (23 October 2018).
Government outlines plans to tackle grade inflation in its response to the subject-level TEF consultation
The Minister for Intellectual Property highlights the continued Government clampdown on users and providers of illicit streaming boxes.
In the early hours of tomorrow morning (Saturday 20th October) a spacecraft made possible by the best of UK space science is set to blast off bound for Mercury.
A speech to the Green GB Week Clean Energy Innovation Summit by the Science Minister Sam Gyimah at County Hall (London).
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