21.12.09
What should HE expect in 2010?
Paul M. Marshall, executive director of the 1994 Group, sets out the key challenges facing the higher education sector after the 2010 election in the latest edition of 'Engage'.
07.12.09
1994 Group welcomes findings of study that shows success of university bursaries and scholarships
The 1994 Group comments on the first major national study to examine the impact, awareness and take-up of university bursaries and scholarships commissioned by the Office for Fair Access.
07.12.09
86% of UK public back investment in universities to maintain quality of teaching and research
A poll commissioned by the 1994 Group shows that 86% of the UK public back further investment in higher education to maintain the quality of teaching and research.
19.11.09
1994 Group report calls on Universities, Employers and Government to support programmes to enhance Graduate Employability
Universities, employers and the Government must do more to support programmes and awards that enhance graduate employability according to a report launched today by the 1994 Group of leading research-intensive universities.
09.11.09
Leading universities back Environment Agency's call for investment in climate change solutions
Paul Marshall, Executive Director of the 1994 Group, responds to Lord Smith's keynote speech
09.11.09
1994 Group calls for two fundamental guarantees in response to funding review
The 1994 Group responds to the launch of the Independent Review of Higher Education Funding and Student Finance.
03.11.09
1994 Group welcomes Government's Higher Education Framework
The Higher Education Framework sets out a bold and progressive vision for the sector - a sector which is diverse, dynamic, impactful and accessible. Not all universities are the same - the UK cannot sustain 140 full service universities and expect them all to succeed at the same level in the same tasks.
02.11.09
1994 Group responds to rise in university applications
Paul Marshall, Executive Director of the 1994 Group, responds to today's UCAS figures, which show the number of university applications is up by 11.6%
02.11.09
How can we maximise the impact of the UKâs research base to meet national priorities? 1994 Group and British Library host policy debate
27 OCTOBER 2009 â The British Library, London â A policy roundtable organised by the 1994 Group and the British Library earlier today brought together senior decision makers to discuss the future of research policy.
22.10.09
Research Concentration in Higher Education
1994 Group responds to comments on research concentration reported in THE this morning
19.10.09
1994 Group universities sweep to success at Times Higher Education Awards
1994 Group universities are celebrating today after winning 7 awards at the Higher Education sectorâs leading awards ceremony
08.10.09
1994 Group comments on UKâs 'stunning achievement' in the world university rankings
Paul Marshall, Executive Director of the 1994 Group comments on the 2009 Time Higher Education - QS World University Rankings.
07.10.09
Are students getting value for money from Universities?
NUS and 1994 Group fringe event at Conservative Party Conference tonight
05.10.09
1994 Group report calls on Government to support research to meet global challenges
The Government must do more to develop national research policy and target funding to boost the impact of UK research according to a new report by the 1994 Group of leading research-intensive universities.
05.10.09
1994 Group welcomes Conservative Party's 'bold and creative' announcement
The 1994 Group welcomes today's Conservative Party plan to provide an extra 10,000 fully funded additional student places from next autumn.
02.10.09
1994 Group launches microsite on US Chronicle of Higher Education Campus Viewpoints
The 1994 Group of 19 leading research-intensive universities are working with the Chronicle of Higher Education, a major US education publisher, to provide information about 1994 Group universities to a global audience through Campus Viewpoints an interactive section of Chronicle.com.
01.10.09
1994 Group says universities must not be complacent on teaching quality and standards
Maintaining and further enhancing the quality of the academic experience we offer to students is the no.1 priority of 1994 Group universities. Any concerns about the quality and standards of the education we provide must be taken extremely seriously.
24.09.09
1994 Group hires leading communications agency iNHouse PR
They have an excellent track record in delivering for high profile clients from Boris Johnson to St Mungos. Their intelligent and politically savvy approach to events will give a great boost to the 1994 Groupâs communications.
24.09.09
1994 Group welcomes HEPI rejection of vouchers as a mechanism for funding higher education
Vouchers would completely deregulate the HE market and break the stability that is central to our success.
23.09.09
1994 Group welcomes the publication of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) consultation
It is important that this consultation leads to a clear overall assessment structure for all disciplines and that decisions are made quickly.
21.09.09
1994 Group welcomes CBIâs higher education funding proposals but warns of âvalley of deathâ ahead for university finances
Enhanced funding is the only viable option to prevent universities going through a valley of death over the next few years where they are forced into severe cutbacks.
18.08.09
1994 Group supports British Library National Postgraduate Training Days
The 1994 Group are providing travel bursaries to help ensure the scheme is accessible to research postgraduates across the UK.
06.08.09
NSS 2009: Student satisfaction at record levels at 1994 Group universities
03.08.09
1994 Group responds to IUSS âStudents and Universitiesâ report
The 1994 Group supports flexible and diverse higher education provision which allows the sector to meet the wide range of differing needs of students, government, businesses and communities. However, we must ensure that the very highest quality of academic experience is maintained.
27.07.09
1994 Group welcomes Lord Mandelson's speech
1994 Group responds to Lord Mandelson's first major speech on higher education today at Birkbeck
20.07.09
1994 Group responds to Government announcement of additional student places
1994 Group universities want to help meet this demand but we must all recognise the financial pressures universities are under to maintain the quality of student experience
13.07.09
Institute of Education joins 1994 Group
The Institute of Education, University of London has been invited to become a member of the 1994 Group of leading research-intensive, student focused universities. The Institute will formally join the 1994 Group on the 1st August 2009.
09.07.09
1994 Group response to increase in university applications for 2009
We would like to help meet this healthy demand for university places from potential students but would need the additional funding required to ensure the quality of the academic experience
23.06.09
Government faces choice: reduce student numbers or increase funding
To maintain quality, the fees cap needs to be high enough to bring in sufficient funding and enhance competition to further drive up quality. In addition, a sensible interest rate should be introduced on student loans.
16.06.09
1994 Group welcomes Lord Mandelson's speech
16.06.09
1994 Group response to NUS Blueprint for HE funding
The 1994 Group considers all proposals that would ensure enhanced funding and support for our world class research-intensive universities with interest, but urges the Government to resist any major structural changes that could have an unnecessary destabilising effect on the sector, when the fees and bursaries system is working well.
16.06.09
1994 Group response to the creation of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
04.06.09
HESA performance indicators show that 1994 Group universities are âelite but not elitistâ
1994 Group universities are continuing to widen access to higher education, attracting over 4/5 of their students from state schools for a third consecutive year
04.06.09
Times Good University Guide puts 1994 Group universities top in 6 regions
The Times Good University Guide 2010 league tables published today have placed 1994 Group universities top in six regions of the UK.
14.05.09
1994 Group universities secure half of top 20 places in Guardian University League Tables
The Guardian national university league tables published today highlight the excellent performance of 1994 Group universities with 10 members securing places in the top 18
11.05.09
1994 Group responds to Hepi report on academic experience of students
1994 Group universities deliver an excellent academic experience for students as highlighted by a range of independent sources.
06.05.09
1994 Group universities welcome Advanced Diploma students to undergraduate courses
1994 Group universities welcomes the data released today by the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) that shows that member universities have declared that Advanced Diplomas are suitable preparation for a majority of their undergraduate courses and therefore will consider applications to those courses from Advanced Diploma holders.
01.05.09
Complete University Guide highlights strength of 1994 Group universities
The Complete University Guide national university league table published in todayâs Independent newspaper highlights the excellent performance of 1994 Group universities with 11 members securing places in the top 25.
27.04.09
1994 Group responds to Policy Exchange report on failing universities.
The 1994 Group read with interest Policy Exchange's report âSink or swim? Facing up to failing universities' published today.
22.04.09
1994 Group raises serious concerns about £400m cuts to DIUS budget announced in Budget
The 1994 Group of 18 leading research-intensive universities is concerned about the £400m of additional savings in 2010-11...
09.04.09
Government backs 1994 Group universities with £4,000,000 to support individuals and businesses
Eleven 1994 Group universities have won a significant share of a multi-million pound grant that offers practical help to individuals and businesses during the economic downturn.
26.03.09
1994 Group strongly supports a regulated market in Higher Education
The 1994 Group strongly supports a regulated market in Higher Education. It should be the role of the Funding Councils and Government to set the framework in which competition takes place, but, beyond this, autonomous Higher Education Institutions must have the freedom to find their own positions within the market place.
26.03.09
Universities call for targeted financial stimulus to boost economy
The 1994 Group of universities is today urging the Government to focus financial stimulus measures on targeted investment in Higher Education to generate maximum impact on the economy.
26.03.09
Graduates from 1994 Group universities well prepared for tough job market
In an ever more challenging job market 1994 Group universities are making every effort to prepare their students for the world of work. 1994 Group Universities are successfully working with employers to provide a wide range of excellent employment opportunities, work placements and internships for students and alumni.
26.03.09
1994 Group highlights success of variable bursaries and calls for end to debate on national bursary scheme
1994 Group universities have met, and in over a third of cases exceeded, their commitments to increase the number of bursaries and scholarships for students from poorer backgrounds, as highlighted by OFFAâs access arrangements report today.
18.03.09
1994 Group welcomes UUK report on variable tuition fees
The 1994 Group, representing 18 of the UKâs leading, most research-intensive universities, welcomes the publication of Universities UKâs report looking at future scenarios for variable tuition fees.
13.03.09
1994 Group calls for national debate on research and investment needed to meet global challenges
UK universitiesâ world-class, innovative research means that they are ideally placed to play a central role in meeting todayâs global challenges â for example, climate change, the global recession, and international terrorism. The 1994 Group is today calling for national a debate on what expertise is needed to meet these global challenges.
05.03.09
1994 Group welcomes HEFCE funding announcement
The 1994 Group welcomes todayâs Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) announcement of increased investment in universities. In particular the increase in research funding that recognises the central role that research-intensive universities play in meeting todayâs global challenges.
24.02.09
1994 Group elects Professor Paul Wellings as new chair
Professor Paul Wellings, the Vice-Chancellor of Lancaster University, has been elected Chair of the 1994 Group of leading research intensive universities for the period 1 August 2009 to 31 July 2012.
30.01.09
Robertsâ Funding Delivering Against Targets: new 1994 Group report
1994 Group Universities are reaping the benefits of funding for skills training and development for Postgraduate Research Students and Postdoctoral Researchers according to a new report by the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities.