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1665602

	registered interest
	date	17/10/2023
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Universities
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government which institutions have received university title since 2018; what their titles are; when each received university title; what they were called before they received university title; and where each is located.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Wolf of Dulwich
	uin	HL10648
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2023 answer text <p>According to the Office for Students (OfS) Register, nine providers have been granted the right to use ‘university’ in their title since 2018. The OfS Register is available here: <a href="https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/the-register/the-ofs-register/#/" target="_blank">https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/the-register/the-ofs-register/#/</a>.</p><p>Information regarding these providers’ legal names, their trading names, their contact addresses, and the year the use of the word ‘university’ was granted, has been extracted from the OfS Register and is included in the table below. <br> Information on the names of providers prior to them receiving their university title is not available on the OfS register, but is included in the table.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Provider’s legal name</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Provider’s trading name(s)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Previous name <br> [not included on OfS Register]</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Provider’s contact address</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Date use of 'university' granted</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>St. George's Hospital Medical School</p></td><td><p>St. George's, University of London</p></td><td><p>St. George's Hospital Medical School</p></td><td><p>St. George's Hospital<br> Cranmer Terrace<br> London<br> SW17 0RE<br> United Kingdom</p></td><td><p>2022</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Royal Holloway and Bedford New College</p></td><td><p>Royal Holloway, University of London</p></td><td><p>Royal Holloway and Bedford New College</p></td><td><p>Egham Hill<br> Egham<br> Surrey<br> TW20 0EX<br> United Kingdom</p></td><td><p>2022</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Arts University Plymouth</p></td><td><p>Arts University Plymouth</p></td><td><p>Plymouth College of Art</p></td><td><p>Tavistock Place<br> Plymouth<br> Devon<br> PL4 8AT<br> United Kingdom</p></td><td><p>2022</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>The London School of Economics and Political Science</p></td><td><p>Not applicable</p></td><td><p>The London School of Economics and Political Science</p></td><td><p>Houghton Street<br> London<br> WC2A 2AE<br> United Kingdom</p></td><td><p>2022</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Ravensbourne University London</p></td><td><p>Not applicable</p></td><td><p>Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication</p></td><td><p>6 Penrose Way<br> London<br> SE10 0EW<br> United Kingdom</p></td><td><p>2018</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>BIMM University Limited</p></td><td><p>BIMM University<br> BIMM Institute<br> of Contemporary Theatre<br> Northern Ballet School<br> Performers College<br> Screen &amp; Film School</p></td><td><p>BIMM Institute</p></td><td><p>2 Bartholomew’s<br> Brighton<br> Sussex<br> BN1 1HG<br> United Kingdom</p></td><td><p>2022</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Hartpury University</p></td><td><p>Not applicable</p></td><td><p>Hartpury College</p></td><td><p>Hartpury House <br> Hartpury <br> Gloucestershire <br> GL19 3BE<br> United Kingdom</p></td><td><p>2019</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Northeastern University – London</p></td><td><p>Northeastern University London<br> New College of the Humanities</p></td><td><p>New College of the Humanities</p></td><td><p>Devon House<br> 58 St Katherine's Way<br> London<br> E1W 1LP<br> United Kingdom</p></td><td><p>2022</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Regent's University London Limited</p></td><td><p>Regent's University London</p></td><td><p>Regent's College</p></td><td><p>Inner Circle<br> Regent’s Park<br> London<br> NW1 4NS<br> United Kingdom</p></td><td><p>2020</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 26/10/2023 10:11:05 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
	tabling member	4347 label Biography information for Baroness Wolf of Dulwich

1487799

	registered interest
	date	11/07/2022
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Universities
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to encourage universities to advertise (1) subject drop-out, and (2) employment, rates for courses.
	tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
	uin	HL1656
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2022 answer text <p>Students should be made fully aware of subject completion rates and graduate outcomes data, so that they can make meaningful decisions about what course to take and where to study.</p><p>On 1 July 2022, the department published guidance asking higher education providers to improve the transparency and consistency of advertising at provider and subject level. Published guidance is available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transparency-in-advertising-for-higher-education-providers" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/transparency-in-advertising-for-higher-education-providers</a>.</p><p>We expect that providers will incorporate this data into any newly commissioned advertising, as it is right that applicants are made aware of it before they commit to applying for a particular course or institution.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 25/07/2022 11:43:14 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1403580

	registered interest
	date	17/01/2022
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Universities
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that universities return to face-to-face teaching and in person learning.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	105401
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2022 answer text <p>Face-to-face teaching is a vital part of getting a high-quality student experience. With the removal of the Plan B measures, there are no COVID restrictions that apply to higher education (HE) and providers should ensure that they are delivering the full programme of face-to-face teaching and learning that they were providing before the COVID-19 outbreak.</p><p>We know that, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, HE providers have delivered new and innovative approaches to teaching and learning and some providers continue to use some of these approaches alongside in-person provision. However, online learning should only be offered to enhance the student experience, not to detract from it, and it should not be used as a cost-cutting measure. The Office for Students (OfS) will be monitoring to ensure this is the case, and that universities are being open about what students can expect.</p><p>The government expects all universities to continue to deliver excellent learning, in line with guidance from the OfS. On 29 October I wrote to all English HE providers to make clear that we expect them to be offering a high-quality face-to-face student experience and, on 17January, my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education wrote an open letter to students about face-to-face teaching, setting out what they can do if they feel they are not getting the teaching they signed up for, details of which can be found here: <a href="https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2022/01/17/face-to-face-teaching-is-a-vital-part-of-getting-a-high-quality-student-experience-education-secretary-nadhim-zahawi-writes-to-students/" target="_blank">https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2022/01/17/face-to-face-teaching-is-a-vital-part-of-getting-a-high-quality-student-experience-education-secretary-nadhim-zahawi-writes-to-students/</a>. In addition, I have been speaking with some university Vice Chancellors to ensure they are offering students the amount of in-person teaching they should expect.</p><p>If students have concerns, they should first raise them with their HE provider. If their concerns remain unresolved, students at HE providers in England or Wales can ask the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for higher education to consider their complaint.</p> answering member constituency Chippenham answering member printed Michelle Donelan question first answered 25/01/2022 10:03:57 answering member 4530 label Biography information for Michelle Donelan
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1401634

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2022
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Universities
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to encourage universities to make face-to-face teaching compulsory.
	tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
	uin	HL5269
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2022 answer text <p>Face-to-face teaching is a vital part of getting a high-quality student experience. With the removal of the Plan B measures, there are no COVID restrictions that apply to higher education (HE) and providers should ensure that they are delivering the full programme of face-to-face teaching and learning that they were providing before the COVID-19 outbreak.</p><p>We know that in response to the COVID-19 outbreak HE providers delivered new and innovative approaches to teaching and learning and that some providers continue to use some of these approaches alongside in-person provision. However, online learning should only be offered to enhance the student experience, not to detract from it, and it should not be used as a cost-cutting measure. The Office for Students (OfS) will be monitoring to ensure this is the case, and that universities are being open about what students can expect.</p><p>The government expects all universities to continue to deliver excellent learning, in line with guidance from the OfS. On 29 October, my right hon. Friend, the Minister of State for Higher and Further Education, wrote to all English HE providers to make clear that we expect them to be offering a high quality face-to-face student experience. On 17 January, my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, wrote an open letter to students about face-to-face teaching, setting out what they can do if they feel they are not getting the teaching they signed up for. This letter can be found here: <a href="https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2022/01/17/face-to-face-teaching-is-a-vital-part-of-getting-a-high-quality-student-experience-education-secretary-nadhim-zahawi-writes-to-students/" target="_blank">https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2022/01/17/face-to-face-teaching-is-a-vital-part-of-getting-a-high-quality-student-experience-education-secretary-nadhim-zahawi-writes-to-students/</a>. In addition, the Minister of State for Higher and Further Education has been speaking with some university Vice Chancellors to ensure they are offering students the amount of in-person teaching they should expect.</p><p>If students have concerns, they should first raise them with their HE provider. If their concerns remain unresolved, students at HE providers in England or Wales can ask the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education to consider their complaint.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 24/01/2022 17:14:00 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1382062

	registered interest
	date	24/11/2021
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Universities
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many (1) universities, (2) university students, and (3) vice-chancellors or their equivalents, there were in (a) 1991, and (b) 2020.
	tabling member printed	Lord Framlingham
	uin	HL4367
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2021 answer text <p>The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) collects and publishes data on students and staff at higher education (HE) providers in the UK. Latest statistics refer to the academic year 2019/20.</p><p>Data on the number of student enrolments at HE providers in the academic year 2019/20 are available in Table 1 of HESA’s HE Student Data pages: <a href="https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/students/table-1" target="_blank">https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/students/table-1</a>. This includes students registered at universities, university colleges and specialised HE providers but excludes those registered at further education (FE) colleges. 107 providers held full University status in England as of November 2021 and 1,836,205 students at undergraduate and postgraduate level were registered with them in the academic year 2019/20. Each had one head of provider (Vice-Chancellor or equivalent).</p><p>Equivalent statistics for the academic year 1991/92 were compiled by the Universities Central Council on Admissions. Volume 1 of the 1991/92 students and staff publication from the Universities’ Statistical Record [1] shows that there were 346,587 undergraduate and postgraduate students registered at 34 universities in the academic year 1991/92. This count excludes students registered at FE colleges and former polytechnics.</p><p>Data on the total renumeration of each head of provider in the academic year 2019/20 are available in Table 11 of HESA’s HE Finance Data pages: <a href="https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/finances/table-11" target="_blank">https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/finances/table-11</a>. In 2019/20, the total renumeration (before salary sacrifice) of the heads of 105[2] providers that held University Title in England as of November 2021 was £30,243,000. Data for the academic year 1991/92 is not available.</p><p>[1] The USR publication is not readily available online but is available to users registered with the UK Data Service: <a href="https://ukdataservice.ac.uk/" target="_blank">https://ukdataservice.ac.uk/</a>.</p><p>[2] Excluding University of Buckingham and Regent’s University London, which are not available.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran grouped question UIN HL4368 question first answered 08/12/2021 12:19:30 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
	tabling member	134 label Biography information for Lord Framlingham

1358805

	registered interest
	date	11/10/2021
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Universities
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the tables published by different UK organisations ranking universities, and (2) the availability of independent oversight or verification of the accuracy of such tables.
	tabling member printed	Lord Patten
	uin	HL2954
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2021 answer text <p>There is a variety of ranking systems and information sources which are published independently of government which are not verified. The Higher Education Statistics Agency (the designated data body for England), collects and makes openly available standardised data about UK higher education providers, so that it can be re-used by third parties.</p><p>The government’s focus is on ensuring all higher education providers deliver a high-quality academic experience. ‘Discover Uni’ is owned and operated by the UK higher education funding and regulatory bodies and is an official, reliable source of information to guide student choices. The Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework is the Office for Student’s scheme for rating the quality of higher education in England, as part of its wider quality regime to help ensure all students benefit from high-quality provision.</p> answering member printed Baroness Barran question first answered 25/10/2021 11:17:24 answering member 4703 label Biography information for Baroness Barran
	tabling member	1137 label Biography information for Lord Patten

1345708

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2021
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Universities
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of face-to-face learning in universities.
	tabling member constituency	North Herefordshire
	tabling member printed	Bill Wiggin
	uin	31336
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/07/2021 answer text <p>In line with Step 4 of the government’s roadmap, there will be no further restrictions on in-person provision in the autumn term. Higher education (HE) providers are therefore able to shape their courses without restrictions on face-to-face provision. The position will be kept under review considering the latest scientific evidence and public health advice. The latest advice can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-education-reopening-buildings-and-campuses" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-education-reopening-buildings-and-campuses</a>.</p><p>Furthermore, my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, wrote to education leaders on 8 July 2021, setting out plans as we move towards Step 4. This included the government’s expectation that HE providers offer students a full, enriching and enjoyable experience, whilst staying as safe as possible. The letter is available to read here: <a href="https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2021/07/08/a-letter-from-the-education-secretary-to-education-leaders/" target="_blank">https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2021/07/08/a-letter-from-the-education-secretary-to-education-leaders/</a>.</p><p>HE providers should therefore not be planning to restrict teaching based on COVID-19 restrictions. However, as autonomous institutions it is for providers to determine their own provision, taking account of government guidance. We understand that a number of universities have announced plans on teaching in the next academic year: some will retain an element of blended learning. We know that the COVID-19 outbreak has enabled many providers to identify new and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and students will continue to benefit from these alongside in person provision. We expect all universities to act in the interest of students and provide them with a full experience and in accordance with Office for Students guidance, which can be found here: <a href="https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/publications/guidance-for-providers-about-student-and-consumer-protection-during-the-pandemic/" target="_blank">https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/publications/guidance-for-providers-about-student-and-consumer-protection-during-the-pandemic/</a>. HE providers should communicate clearly to their students what they can expect from planned teaching and learning so that they are able to make informed choices.</p><p>HE providers are autonomous institutions and are responsible for setting their own fees within maximum fee limits set by the regulations, where applicable. The government has already announced that maximum fees in the 2021/22 academic year will remain at £9,250 for a standard full-time course. We also intend to freeze the maximum tuition fee caps for the 2022/23 academic year to deliver better value for students and to keep the cost of higher education under control – the fifth year in succession that maximum fees have been frozen.</p><p>Whether an individual student is entitled to a refund of their tuition fees depends on the specific contractual arrangements between the provider and student. Students do have consumer rights, and it is for them to decide whether to seek to exercise these.</p><p>We recognised early on the impact the COVID-19 outbreak could have on students’ mental health and wellbeing, and we asked universities to prioritise support for this. Universities responded positively and have transformed mental health and wellbeing services. There are many examples of good practice in this area. Many universities have been actively reaching out to vulnerable students to proactively offer additional support.</p><p>We have worked closely with the OfS, to provide up to £3 million to fund the mental health platform Student Space. We have asked the OfS to allocate an additional £15 million towards student mental health, through proposed reforms to strategic priorities grant funding.</p><p>Going forward, HE providers should continue to be innovative in how they identify issues and support their students. This includes identifying appropriate technology to flag potential issues and enable students to engage in a variety of ways. As a government, we will continue to review the situation and our support in this area.</p> answering member constituency Chippenham answering member printed Michelle Donelan grouped question UIN 31332 31333 31334 31335 31337 31338 question first answered 15/07/2021 15:41:59 answering member 4530 label Biography information for Michelle Donelan
	tabling member	1428 label Biography information for Sir Bill Wiggin

1297043

	registered interest
	date	02/03/2021
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Universities
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with UK universities about the provision of university courses in countries where they have concerns about (1) governance, or (2) human rights, in those countries.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Pinnock
	uin	HL13832
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/03/2021 answer text <p>The UK is one of the world’s major providers of trans-national education. As autonomous institutions, universities make their own decisions about education provision overseas and are responsible for ensuring their partnerships are managed appropriately with the right due diligence in place.</p><p>Relevant government departments, including the Department for International Trade, the Department for Education, and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, regularly engage with the university sector to support higher education institutions when establishing trans-national education programmes, including working with the British Council to provide advice in particular contexts. If any provider has concerns, we encourage them to contact the government.</p><p>We are pleased to see that Universities UK is working on behalf of the sector, and with government support, further to inform the sector about the importance of appropriate risk management in its international endeavours. Its recent publication, ‘Managing Risks in Internationalisation: Security-related issues’, includes specific guidance on delivering educational programmes overseas and can be accessed here: <a title="https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/policy-and-analysis/reports/pages/managing-risks-in-internationalisation.aspx" href="https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/policy-and-analysis/reports/Pages/managing-risks-in-internationalisation.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/policy-and-analysis/reports/Pages/managing-risks-in-internationalisation.aspx</a>.</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay question first answered 10/03/2021 11:56:47 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	4341 label Biography information for Baroness Pinnock

1232124

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2020
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Universities
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they plan to invite representatives of the National Union of Students and the University and College Union to join the taskforce on university capacity; and if so, when they plan to issue such invitations.
	tabling member printed	Lord Watson of Invergowrie
	uin	HL7915
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2020 answer text <p>The taskforce was established with the aim of taking quick decisions on the higher education (HE) admissions and acceptance process to ensure that students had the support and clarity they deserved at a time of change and uncertainty. We therefore prioritised bringing together the representatives of the sector best placed to make quick decisions, including the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service and a wide range of university mission groups representing the Vice Chancellors of a broad range of HE providers.</p><p>Throughout the COVID-19 outbreak, we have engaged with the National Union of Students and the University and College Union at an official and ministerial level in order to ensure the government understands and is able to respond to issues currently affecting students and staff. We plan to continue this engagement as students and staff return to universities over the coming weeks.</p> answering member printed Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay question first answered 21/09/2020 15:34:27 answering member 4728 label Biography information for Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay
	tabling member	1241 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Invergowrie

1167218

	registered interest
	date	29/10/2019
	answering body	Department for Education
	answering dept id	60
	answering dept short name	Education
	answering dept sort name	Education
	hansard heading	Universities
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what provision universities are required to make for students who need to repeat a year or pause their studies due to (1) ill health, (2) having caring responsibilities, and (3) a pregnancy; and to what extent the Department for Education expects universities to make equal provision for such students in cases where the university concerned decided to close down a department part of the way through the degree course for any student concerned.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL486
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2019 answer text <p>The Office for Students (OfS) is responsible for safeguarding standards within the sector. It ensures that the Department for Education works collaboratively with the sector to make sure that it acts in the best interests of students. The regulatory framework is designed to ensure that higher education providers are: providing value for money for students; are taking action to improve access and participation; and they have student protection plans in place in case of any market failure.</p><p>My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education’s guidance to the OfS sets out that student interests should be central to the mission of the OfS and that the OfS should promote a positive higher education experience.</p><p>In relation to the student experience, the government has asked the OfS to promote providers’ active engagement with the welfare and wellbeing of students and in particular encourages measures to support student mental health.</p><p>Undergraduate students who are required to repeat a year of study on their course due to compelling personal reasons (e.g. illness, ill health or pregnancy) can apply for an additional year of tuition fee loan and living costs support from Student Finance England for their repeat year of study.</p><p>Undergraduate students who suspend their studies due to illness, caring responsibilities or pregnancy can apply to Student Finance England to continue paying their living costs support during their period of absence.</p> answering member printed Baroness Berridge question first answered 05/11/2019 14:42:41 answering member 4218 label Biography information for Baroness Berridge
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool