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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-01-17more like thismore than 2022-01-17
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Universities remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 105401 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-01-25more like thismore than 2022-01-25
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 more like this
answering member printed Michelle Donelan more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-01-25T10:03:57.937Zmore like thismore than 2022-01-25T10:03:57.937Z
answering member
4530
label Biography information for Michelle Donelan more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1345708
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-12more like thismore than 2021-07-12
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Universities remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
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. more like this
tabling member constituency North Herefordshire more like this
tabling member printed
Bill Wiggin more like this
uin 31336 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-15more like thismore than 2021-07-15
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 more like this
answering member printed Michelle Donelan more like this
grouped question UIN
31332 more like this
31333 more like this
31334 more like this
31335 more like this
31337 more like this
31338 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-07-15T15:41:59.627Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-15T15:41:59.627Z
answering member
4530
label Biography information for Michelle Donelan more like this
tabling member
1428
label Biography information for Sir Bill Wiggin more like this
1230634
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-09-02more like thismore than 2020-09-02
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Universities remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment his Department has made of the contribution of universities to the local economy. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central more like this
tabling member printed
Chi Onwurah more like this
uin 84233 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-08more like thismore than 2020-09-08
answer text <p>Universities play a significant role in their local economy, including by equipping people with skills that raise productivity and living standards, and through the wider economic contributions of students to their local area. The Government continually works with the sector and representative bodies to better understand the impact of universities, including on local economies.</p><p> </p><p>Universities regularly submit evidence on research impact relevant to their immediate geographic area for the Research Excellence Framework (REF). The Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), with first results expected to be published in December 2020, should also enable universities to assess their civic role, as part of their approach to knowledge exchange more broadly.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Saffron Walden more like this
answering member printed Kemi Badenoch more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-08T11:06:15.413Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-08T11:06:15.413Z
answering member
4597
label Biography information for Kemi Badenoch more like this
tabling member
4124
label Biography information for Chi Onwurah more like this
1146651
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-26more like thismore than 2019-09-26
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Universities remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of ensuring that universities throughout the UK adopt system-wide planning process in addition to controls on numbers. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle-under-Lyme more like this
tabling member printed
Paul Farrelly more like this
uin 291282 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-01more like thismore than 2019-10-01
answer text <p>Formal student number controls were phased out in 2012/13 with the exception of capped medical places to enable as many students as possible to access and succeed in higher education (HE). This has enabled record rates of 18-year olds to benefit from a university education than ever before, including from disadvantaged backgrounds. 50% of students are now choosing to study in HE and in 2018, those from disadvantaged backgrounds were 52% more likely to enter full-time HE than in 2009.</p><p> </p><p>One of the aims of the new independent regulator for HE, the Office for Students, which became operational on 1 August 2019, is to hold providers to account for delivering well-designed courses that offer successful outcomes for all of their students.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Kingswood more like this
answering member printed Chris Skidmore more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-01T16:19:30.547Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-01T16:19:30.547Z
answering member
4021
label Biography information for Chris Skidmore more like this
tabling member
1436
label Biography information for Paul Farrelly more like this
1130119
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-05more like thismore than 2019-06-05
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Universities remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his Department plans to take to assess the social and economic value of different university courses to (a) students and (b) taxpayers. more like this
tabling member constituency Cambridge more like this
tabling member printed
Daniel Zeichner more like this
uin 260661 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-10more like thismore than 2019-06-10
answer text <p>We are clear that outcomes are not just about economic returns. Our higher education system transforms lives and is a great contributor to both our industrial success and the cultural life of the nation. High quality provision in a range of subjects is critical for our public services and culturally enriching for our society.</p><p>The Teaching Excellence Framework puts clear information in the hands of students about the teaching quality and outcomes they might expect to receive.</p><p>In addition, the government regularly publishes information on the benefits of higher education ranging from; research publications on student aspirations and the wider non-market benefits, to statistical publications on graduate employment and earning trends including ‘Graduate Labour Market Statistics’ and ‘Longitudinal Education Outcomes’ publications, which can be found on the gov.uk website:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/graduate-labour-market-statistics-2018" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/graduate-labour-market-statistics-2018. </a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statistics-higher-education-graduate-employment-and-earnings" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statistics-higher-education-graduate-employment-and-earnings. </a></p><p>The government is due to publish an updated study in the coming months on the earnings premium graduates can expect from holding a degree. The latest research, however, can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/229498/bis-13-899-the-impact-of-university-degrees-on-the-lifecycle-of-earnings-further-analysis.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/229498/bis-13-899-the-impact-of-university-degrees-on-the-lifecycle-of-earnings-further-analysis.pdf</a>.</p><p>The research suggests that over a working life, graduate returns average £170,000 for males and £250,000 for females, which takes into account the impact of loan repayments, national insurance and income tax payments.</p>
answering member constituency Kingswood more like this
answering member printed Chris Skidmore more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-10T15:54:36.52Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-10T15:54:36.52Z
answering member
4021
label Biography information for Chris Skidmore more like this
tabling member
4382
label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner more like this
1125439
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-05-08more like thismore than 2019-05-08
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Universities remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many university courses have a mandatory international semester. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central more like this
tabling member printed
Chi Onwurah more like this
uin 252099 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-13more like thismore than 2019-05-13
answer text <p>The information requested is not held centrally.</p><p>Universities are autonomous institutions and responsible for deciding their own course structures and content, including whether periods of international study are required.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Kingswood more like this
answering member printed Chris Skidmore more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-05-13T16:07:00.86Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-13T16:07:00.86Z
answering member
4021
label Biography information for Chris Skidmore more like this
tabling member
4124
label Biography information for Chi Onwurah more like this
833185
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-01-29more like thismore than 2018-01-29
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Universities remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions the Government has had with UK universities on the negotiations for the UK leaving the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency York Outer more like this
tabling member printed
Julian Sturdy more like this
uin 903681 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-01more like thismore than 2018-02-01
answer text <p>We regularly engage with a wide range of higher education (HE) stakeholders – including universities and representative bodies such as Universities UK – at both ministerial and official levels to ensure we fully understand the sector’s priorities for EU exit. This engagement includes the High Level Stakeholder Working Group on EU Exit, Universities, Research and Innovation, which I chair as Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation. This group brings together voices from across the HE and research sector, and is also attended by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Department for Exiting the European Union. We value this close engagement and we want to maintain a dialogue with the sector as discussions on the UK’s future relationship with the EU progress.</p> more like this
answering member constituency East Surrey more like this
answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
grouped question UIN 903685 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-01T16:20:49.927Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-01T16:20:49.927Z
answering member
3980
label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
tabling member
4079
label Biography information for Julian Sturdy more like this
833186
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-01-29more like thismore than 2018-01-29
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Universities remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions the Government has had with UK universities on the negotiations for the UK leaving the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency Brentwood and Ongar more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Burghart more like this
uin 903685 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-01more like thismore than 2018-02-01
answer text <p>We regularly engage with a wide range of higher education (HE) stakeholders – including universities and representative bodies such as Universities UK – at both ministerial and official levels to ensure we fully understand the sector’s priorities for EU exit. This engagement includes the High Level Stakeholder Working Group on EU Exit, Universities, Research and Innovation, which I chair as Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation. This group brings together voices from across the HE and research sector, and is also attended by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Department for Exiting the European Union. We value this close engagement and we want to maintain a dialogue with the sector as discussions on the UK’s future relationship with the EU progress.</p> more like this
answering member constituency East Surrey more like this
answering member printed Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
grouped question UIN 903681 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-01T16:20:49.99Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-01T16:20:49.99Z
answering member
3980
label Biography information for Mr Sam Gyimah more like this
tabling member
4613
label Biography information for Alex Burghart more like this
808785
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-18more like thismore than 2017-12-18
answering body
HM Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name CaTreasury more like this
hansard heading Universities remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions he has had with the universities sector on mitigating any negative effect on the sector after the UK leaves the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency North Dorset more like this
tabling member printed
Simon Hoare more like this
uin 119894 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-20more like thismore than 2017-12-20
answer text <p>Treasury Ministers and officials have meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors as part of the process of policy development and delivery. Details of ministerial and permanent secretary meetings with external organisations on departmental business are published on a quarterly basis and are available at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-gifts-and-overseas-travel</a></p><p> </p><p>The government is committed to maintaining the position of our world-class universities and is listening closely to the sector as we implement the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 and begin the exit process from the European Union. The Chancellor has recently met the Russell Group in this regard.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Norfolk more like this
answering member printed Elizabeth Truss more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-20T16:39:02.853Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-20T16:39:02.853Z
answering member
4097
label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss more like this
tabling member
4494
label Biography information for Simon Hoare more like this
806661
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-14more like thismore than 2017-12-14
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 more like this
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Universities remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the economic effect of the UK leaving the EU on the university sector. more like this
tabling member constituency Warwick and Leamington more like this
tabling member printed
Matt Western more like this
uin 119737 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-19more like thismore than 2017-12-19
answer text <p>We are working closely with the higher education sector to ensure we understand the potential economic and other implications of EU exit for universities, including through the High Level Stakeholder Working Group.</p><p>We know that, in particular, arrangements for EU students and staff and access to EU research funding are key interests for the sector. These issues will need to be considered as part of wider discussions about the UK’s relationship with the EU.</p><p>The government has taken action to provide greater certainty. We announced that EU students starting their courses in the academic year 2018/19 or before will continue to be eligible for student loans and home fee status for the duration of their course, and remain eligible for Research Council PhD studentships on the current basis. The agreement we have now reached with the EU on the first phase of negotiations allows the UK to continue benefitting from EU programmes - including Horizon2020 and Erasmus+ - under this budget plan.</p><p>We frequently liaise with the Higher Education Funding Council for England on financial sustainability and soon the department will be working with the Office for Students to continue to understand the sector’s finances under the new regulatory framework.</p>
answering member constituency Orpington more like this
answering member printed Joseph Johnson more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-19T17:35:26.957Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-19T17:35:26.957Z
answering member
4039
label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone more like this
tabling member
4617
label Biography information for Matt Western more like this