Higher education
Higher education news from UK Parliament.
'Chancer's charter' persists in alternative higher education sector
Public Accounts Committee says not enough has been done to close down opportunities to play the system
07 March 2018
University vice-chancellors questioned
Education Committee examines value for money in higher education
21 February 2018
Government must reconsider high interest rates on student loans
Treasury Committee report sets out recommendations to Government on Student Loan review
18 February 2018
How big is the funding gap between further education colleges and universities?
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 6 February at 3.35pm
06 February 2018
Government failure on teacher numbers adds to pressure on schools
Public Accounts Committee report says Department for Education gave insufficient priority to teacher retention
31 January 2018
Current provision of mental health services for young people examined
Health and Education Committees seeks perspective on green paper's proposals and implementation
30 January 2018
Are there skills shortages in the technology industry?
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 15 October at 3.35pm
19 January 2018
Do Government regulations inhibit freedom of debate at universities?
Joint Committee on Human Rights hears from academics
17 January 2018
Would some undergraduates be better off not going to university?
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 16 January at 3.35pm
16 January 2018
Research organisations questioned on apprenticeships and skills training
Education Committee examines standard of apprenticeship skills training
16 January 2018
Ofqual questioned on reform of GCSEs and A-levels qualifications
Education Committee hears on the regulation of exams and qualifications
19 December 2017
Is the system of Further Education and Vocational Training funded fairly?
Economic Affairs Committee visits the West Midlands on Thursday 14 December
12 December 2017
Is there enough respect for further and technical education?
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 5 December at 3.35pm
04 December 2017
How do students decide what and where to study?
Economic Affairs Committee takes evidence on Tuesday 28 November at 3.35pm
24 November 2017
Is freedom of speech restricted on university campuses?
Joint Committee on Human Rights examines the relationship between freedom of speech and the Prevent duty in universities
15 November 2017