27.11.07
1994 Group Launches Student Experience Policy Statement
Yesterday, the 1994 Group launched its Student Experience Policy Statement at a national conference on 'Enhancing the Student Experience', addressed by John Denham...
21.11.07
Students' extra-curricular activities count - 1994 Group
Universities should develop ways to recognise students' extra-curricular activities such as voluntary and paid work...
21.11.07
1994 Group gives qualified welcome to research assessment plan
The 1994 Group of research-intensive universities welcomes the HEFCE consultation on the future of research assessment, but notes that there is a danger of potential "planning blight" for the subject areas not included in the full bibliometrics exercise.
01.11.07
1994 Group response to DCSF Consultation
Increasing Voluntary Giving to Higher Education - Consultation on a matched funding scheme for English Providers of Higher Education
23.10.07
Statement from the 1994 Group on Diplomas
Speaking following the event today to mark the launch of the 14-19 Diplomas, Professor Steve Smith, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter and Chair of the 1994 Group, said:....
16.10.07
1994 Group response to the Publication of the Burgess Report
As the group of internationally recognised, research-intensive universities recognised to deliver the highest quality student experience, the 1994 Group welcomes the publication today of the Burgess Group's final report on measuring and recording student achievement.
09.10.07
1994 Group response to the Pre-Budget Report
As the group of universities representing nineteen of the most research-intensive universities in the UK, the 1994 Group welcomes the Chancellor's announcement this afternoon of significant new investment in Higher Education.
05.10.07
1994 Group response to the publication of the Sainsbury Review of the Government's Science and Innovation Policies
As the group of universities proud of their achievements in pushing forward the boundaries of global science and innovation, the 1994 Group welcomes the publication this morning of Lord Sainsbury's review of the Government's science and innovation policies.
04.10.07
1994 Group Newsletter: October 2007
1994 Group promotes and prioritises excellence in Student Experience
26.09.07
1994 Group to sponsor conference on 'Enhancing the Student Experience' in partnership with the NUS on 28 November 2007
Enhancing the Student Experience. Defining it; Delivering it; Capitalising on it.
20.09.07
Response to the RCUK's Revised Research Careers Concordat consultation
Response to the Revised Research Careers Concordat and RCUK's Research Career and Diversity Strategy
12.09.07
NSS 2007: 1994 Group Universities keep students satisfied
The 1994 Group of internationally recognised, research-intensive universities has for the third year emerged as the leading group of universities in the 2006-07 National Student Survey.
16.08.07
1994 Group's response to the Times Good University Guide 2008
Members of the 1994 Group of 19 internationally-renowned research-intensive universities have reinforced their position in the Times Good University Guide 2008.
15.07.07
1994 Group response to the Government's announcement to increase the student support package
As the group of universities recognised to deliver the highest quality student experience, the 1994 Group welcomes John Denham's announcement today regarding the substantial enhancement of the student support package, but also seeks further clarification of the financial impact of the changes on its member institutions.
29.06.07
1994 Group Welcomes Departmental Shake-ups
Steve Smith, Chair of the 1994 Group and Vice Chancellor at the University of Exeter said: 'The 1994 Group very much welcomes science coming together with the universities and skills agenda and we support the building of a strong case for continued higher levels of investment in science.
26.06.07
1994 Group Chair sets out the challenges ahead for Gordon Brown's Premiership
At a dinner marking the retirement of two former 1994 Group Chairs, Professor Sir Ivor Crewe and Professor Alasdair Smith, current Chair Steve Smith set out the challenges ahead for Gordon Brown's premiership.
18.06.07
Response to the Delivery Partnership Consultations: 'Improving the higher education applications process'
The 1994 Group responds to the Delivery partnership consultations: 'Improving the HE applications process'.
05.05.07
1994 Group opposes motion to debate the Israeli boycott
The 1994 Group, representing nineteen of the UK's most research-intensive universities, strongly opposes the motion passed by the University and College Union to debate the Israeli academic boycott.
30.05.07
1994 Group Newsletter: May 2007
1994 Group launches its first quarterly newsletter.
24.04.07
Outcomes of the HEFCE consultation on developing the TQI/NSS
In November 2006, following on from HEFCEs update on Teaching Quality Information (TQI) and the National Student Survey (NSS) in July 2006, HEFCE encouraged responses to a consultation exercise on the development of TQI/NSS.
23.04.07
Response to the Delivery Partnership Consultation: Implementing a ‘Gathered Field’
The 1994 Group responds to the Delivery Partnership Consultation o Implementing a ‘Gathered Field’.
04.04.07
Review of the teaching funding method: second consultation on changes to the method (HEFCE January 2007/02)
The 1994 Group responds to HEFCE’s second consultation on reviewing the teaching funding method.
29.03.07
Minister for Higher Education to launch the 1994 Group's new visual identity at the Houses of Parliament
The 1994 Group will hold an event at the House of Commons this evening to launch its new visual identity. The event will be hosted by Bill Rammell MP, Minister of State for Higher Education and Lifelong Learning.
21.03.07
1994 Group welcomes the increase in the Science Budget announced today
The 1994 Group welcomed the Chancellor's announcement in the Budget today that the Science budget will increase from £5 billion to £6.3 billion by 2010-11.
19.03.07
1994 Group Welcomes the Publication of the Prime Minister's Policy Review 'Building on Progress: Public Services'
The 1994 Group welcomed the publication today of the Prime Minister's first policy review document 'Building on Progress: Public Services'.
15.03.07
Institutional Investment in Bursary and Scholarship Schemes and Outreach Activities
The 1994 Group welcomed the statement made this afternoon by Bill Rammell, Minister of State for Higher Education, on the progress of Higher Education institutions towards investment in new bursary and scholarship schemes and outreach activities.