CIHE Papers in response to Government and other organisations
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Submissions
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Supporting Research Excellence: A Global Business Perspective
A CIHE-sponsored consultation for the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE)
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The Demand for STEM Graduates and Postgraduates
This Briefing Note summarises our latest analysis of the shortage of STEM skills and the need for action by employers, universities, schools and the government to achieve sustainable change in the numbers of young people and then A-level entries into STEM subjects. A sustained effort is needed to change attitudes to STEM subjects and careers.
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How can Universities help the economy weather the recession?
Our submission made to Ministers explores how universities can help the economy counter the effects of the downturn.
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US and UK Competitiveness and the Role of Universities
Our submission to the Denham debate on US and UK competitiveness and the role of universities, compares the roles of universities in underpinning the international competitiveness of the US and UK economies. It seeks to inform the debate on the future of higher education that the Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) launched earlier this year.
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DIUS High Levels Skills Strategy
This CIHE response to DIUS on the publication of their high level skills strategy - Higher Education at Work – High Skills: High Value.
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Submission on 'After Leitch' to Select Committee
The CIHE response to the Innovation, Universities and Skills Select Committee about implementing skills and training policies in England in light of the Leitch Report. This submission focused on workforce development and the broader system of higher education, (i.e. HE, FE, private sector providers, in-house training) and how the skills agenda was integrally linked to innovation policy.
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Submission on ELQ's to Select Committee
The CIHE response to the Innovation, Universities and Skills Select Committee about the Government's decision to phase out support given to institutions for students taking second qualifications of an equivalent or lower level (ELQs) to their first qualifications. This decision will affect both students (especially part-time) and institutions such as the Open University and Birkbeck College, University of London.
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DIUS Science and Innovation Strategy
The CIHE submission to DIUS on the development of their science and innovation strategy highlights a number of cross-cutting themes the CIHE has been working on recently, including public procurement, ensuring graduates have appropriate skills, upskilling the capabilities of small firms, attracting overseas talent to UK universities, and building clusters of research excellence.
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Submission to the Innovation, Universities and Skills Select Committee - Executive Summary
Executive Summary to CIHE's submission to the Innovation, Universities and Skills Select Committee on Withdrawal of Funding for ELQ's.
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Education Select Committee Report
This submitted report follows the appearance before the Education and Skills Committee of Richard Brown, Richard Greehalgh and Professor Tim Wilson on 21 March 2007.
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Proposals to enable the Privy Council to grant Foundation Degree awarding powers to Further Education Colleges
The CIHE's response to the DfES.
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The Market for Work Based Learning
An input to the review on Work Based Learning by Professor Marilyn Wedgewood for the DfES.
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An input to the Review of Higher Education by The Education and Skills Select Committee
The CIHE's input to a general inquiry into UK Higher Education by the Education and Skills Select Committee.
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Raising The Skills Base of the UK
The CIHE's further input into the Skills/STEM subjects review by Lord Leitch.
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What Has Changed Since The Lambert Review?
The CIHE's review of developments since 2003.
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Reform of the RAE
The CIHE's response to the DfES's consultation into reforming the Research Assessment Exercise.
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Input into the Comprehensive Spending Review
The CIHE's input into the future funding of UK Higher Education.
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Response to HEFCE Consultation
CIHE's response to HEFCE's consultation paper on the HEIF3.
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Response to UUK/SCOP Consultation
The CIHE's response to UUK and SCOP's consultation paper on degree classifications.
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Response to Foster Review
An input into the review "The Future Role of Further Edcation Colleges" by Sir Andrew Foster.
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Overseas student visas
A submission to the Home Secretary against a proposed increase in overseas student visa costs.
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Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill
Submission urging Government to reconsider abolishing the right of appeal for international students who are refused visas
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Strategically Important Subjects
An input into HEFCE's review on this subject from our Policy Forum.
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A Framework for Achievement
CIHE's response to the QCA's Framework consultation.
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The Higher Education Academy
CIHE's input into the development of the recently formed HE Academy.
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Financing Higher Education in Wales
CIHE's submission to the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales.
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Knowledge Transfer Summary and Discussion
A discussion with OST on the future of HEIF2: background paper for consultation tabled at a recent meeting at the Department of Trade and Industry.
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Invest in our Future
CIHE's submission to the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review 2004
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An Assessment of the Lambert Review
CIHE's response to the Lambert Review of Business-University Collaboration.
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Towards a Unified e-Learning Strategy
CIHE's response to the DfES Consultation document.
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Proposed Criteria for Degree-Awarding Powers and University Title
CIHE's response to the Government's consultation paper.
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Fair Admissions to Higher Education
CIHE's response to the Admissions to Higher Education Review.
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Developing the Funding Method for Teaching from 2004-5
Response to the consultation document from HEFCE (2003/04)
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Higher Education Innovation Fund Round 2
CIHE's response to the OST & HEFCE Consultation Document on higher education
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Sustaining and Assessing University Research
CIHE's response to The Review of Research Assessment by Sir Gareth Roberts and the DTI/OST The Sustainability of University Research
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Business-University Collaboration
CIHE's input to the Richard Lambert Review
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The Future of Higher Education
CIHE's response to the Government's White Paper on the Future of Higher Education in England
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The Post-14 Mathematics Inquiry
CIHE's response to the Government Inquiry into post mathematics education that is chaired by Professor Adrian Smith.
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The Strategic Review of HE
CIHE's input to the Government's Strategic Review of Higher Education.
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Funding for widening participation in higher education
CIHE's response to HEFCE consultation document 02/22
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Partnerships for Progression
A response to the joint consultation document from HEFCE and the Learning + Skills Council.
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The Funding of UK Higher Education
CIHE submission to the Comprehensive Spending Review.
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Quality and Performance: an input to the debate
CIHE's input to HEFCE's Consultation document 01/46 on proposals for a new approach to quality assurance.
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Knowledge Transfer from Higher Education: Identifying Excellence
Paper for Director General of the Research Councils to support the implementation of the new HE Innovations Fund proposed in the Science and Innovation White Paper.
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Developing a strategic view of higher education over the next 10 years
The major changes in the services higher education will be expected to deliver.
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The Future of the RAE
Paper for HEFCE on the fundamental review of the RAE.
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Foundation Degrees
CIHE's response to the DfES Consultation Document
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The Value of Graduates
Paper produced by CIHE on the need for more graduates to generate wealth and international competitiveness upon which a high quality of life for all depends
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Being World Class
Paper to CVCP Longterm Strategy Group
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