HEFCE news for Friday 12 March 2010 
12 March 2010
Transformation in higher education to support economic recovery
HEFCE is investing over £1.5 million in projects to enable the higher education sector to continue to play an important role in the economic recovery.
11 March 2010
Number of undergraduates studying science subjects continues to rise
A report published today by HEFCE shows an increase in students studying 'vulnerable' subjects such as physics, chemistry and maths.
8 March 2010
HEFCE plays a vital role in support of the HE sector
A review of the Council concludes that it is a high-performing organisation that has the confidence of the higher education sector and the Government.
25 February 2010
Debate opens on future of higher education workforce
A HEFCE report encourages discussion about how higher education should respond to the most pressing challenges for people working in universities and colleges.
11 February 2010
7000 graduates to get job market head start
Over fifty universities have taken up the Government's £13.6 million fund to provide internships in small businesses by the end of the year.
1 February 2010
HEFCE announces funding for universities and colleges in 2010-11
Key decisions for the provisional distribution of funding following the meeting of HEFCE's Board in January.
28 January 2010
Higher education commits to reducing carbon emissions
A new strategy published today sets out the key role universities and colleges will play in tackling climate change.
28 January 2010
Rise in disadvantaged young people entering higher education
A major study by HEFCE shows a substantial and sustained increase in the participation rate of young people from the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods.
22 December 2009
Grant announcement for higher education 2010-11
The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills has set out the funding for higher education in 2010-11 in the annual grant letter to HEFCE.
17 December 2009
Joint statement on London Metropolitan University
HEFCE and the University Board of Governors have agreed a course of action regarding the University’s effective governance and management.
15 December 2009
How HEFCE counts students for funding purposes
A look at the way HEFCE asks institutions to count students and how it treats 'non-completions'.
8 December 2009
Task force to help extend position of UK as world leader in online learning
An Online Learning Task Force has been set up to make recommendations for the development of excellence in online learning.
1 December 2009
Students to take central role in new quality arrangements
A joint consultation is launched today to inform improvements in the way the quality of UK higher education is assured.
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