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From Minister of State (Minister for Higher and Further Education)
  • Gaps in student mental health services to be tackled

    Government announces up to £3 million of investment to close the gaps between university and NHS services

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Student loan interest rates capped

    Student loan interest rates cut to 7.3% from 12% from September 2022

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Higher and Further Education Minister speaks to HEPI annual conference

    Minister Donelan's address to Higher Education Policy Institute's annual conference, appointing Professor Edward Peck CBE as the first Student Support Champion

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Skills boost for local communities

    The Open University to work with colleges to offer more high-quality higher and technical education.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Spiking of university students to be tackled

    Department for Education and Home Office launch a new working group dedicated to tackling the number of spiking attacks against students.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government suspends engagement with the NUS over antisemitism

    Higher and Further Education Minister takes action in response to a series of antisemitism allegations against the National Union of Students (NUS).

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Minister Donelan addresses Policy Exchange

    Speaking at a Policy Exchange event, Minister Michelle Donelan set out the government's vision for the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK boosts support for Ukrainian research community

    Ukrainian nationals involved in academic research will benefit from a £3 million UK government package of support to continue their vital work in the UK.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Higher and Further Education Minister Michelle Donelan speech on the Augar Review

    As part of the launch of the Government's response to the post-18 review into higher education, Minister Donelan delivered a speech at the Centre for Policy Studies.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Fairer higher education system for students and taxpayers

    Government to consult on new plans to drive up quality of university courses and ensure degrees equip students with the skills they need.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Universities Minister puts quality at the heart of higher education

    Speaking at a UCAS event, Michelle Donelan set out the government's vision for higher education with quality, fair access and transparency at the forefront.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Improvements seen in children and young people's wellbeing

    State of the Nation report highlights positive impact of keeping schools open, with millions more to be invested in senior mental health lead training.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Universities pledge to end use of non-disclosure agreements

    Ministers and campaigners back new pledge to end the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements within universities to silence complainants in sexual harassment cases

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Higher and Further Education Minister speech at Times Higher Education event

    Minister for Higher and Further Education, Michelle Donelan, today delivered a speech at a Times Higher Education Campus Live event, outlining plans to give learners of all ages the chance to gain skills and experience throu…

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New levelling up plans to improve student outcomes

    Universities to drive up standards in local schools and colleges through activities such as tutoring.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Thousands more adults set to benefit from new technical skills

    Thousands of working adults will be offered free courses to rapidly upskill in STEM sectors including engineering, digital and construction

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government