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Results for Higher Education tag

September 2018

Higher education institutions caught making potentially misleading claims

21 September 2018

A number of universities are presenting unverifiable marketing claims making it difficult for prospective students to make informed choices, according to a new Which? University investigation.   Almost a year after the advertising watchdog upheld a number of complaints about  misleading information in higher education, the consumer champion found several universities are making unverifiable and […]

Press Release: Advertising Standards Authority, Alex Hayman, ASA, comparative claims, Higher Education, top universities, University, Which?, Which? University

September 2016

Students turn to teachers over parents or friends for advice

16 September 2016

New research from Which? University reveals that more students look to their teachers for advice on their A-level options, than their parents or friends. According to the research, six in ten (59%) students turned to their teachers for guidance before deciding on their A-level subjects, whilst half (49%) looked to their parents. Only four in […]

Press Release: A-level, advice, Friends, Higher Education, parents, resources, Students, teachers, Which? University, Which? University - for Teachers

May 2016

“We welcome measures to give students more insight” – Which? response to Government Higher Education White Paper

16 May 2016

Alex Neill, Director of Policy and Campaigns, said: “Our research has shown that students struggle to obtain the information they need to make informed decisions about university choices. We welcome measures to give students more insight into student experience, teaching standards and value for money. “These proposals could not only drive up standards, but could […]

Statement: Alex Neill, Higher Education, University, Which? University

November 2015

“UCL must now ensure it treats its students fairly,” Which? response to CMA announcement on UCL student debt policy.

13 November 2015

Which? executive director Richard Lloyd said:   “We welcome the CMA’s intervention as universities should be complying with consumer law and protecting the rights of their students.   “We initially raised our concerns with the CMA after our investigation, including evidence from students, found universities failing to meet legal requirements. UCL must now ensure it treats its […]

Statement: Higher Education, Richard Lloyd, University, Which?

”The Government is right to recognise students’ interests must be central to higher education reform” – Which? response to the Government’s proposals for higher education reform 

6 November 2015

​Which? executive director, Richard Lloyd, said: “We have been campaigning for students to get better information so they can make an informed choice about where to study and ensure they get value for money. The Government is right to recognise students’ interests must be central to higher education reform.”

Statement: Consumer, Higher Education, Richard Lloyd, University, Which?

October 2015

“Good to see Heidi Allen MP championing this issue in Parliament” – Which? response to the second reading of the Higher Education (Information) Private Member’s Bill

23 October 2015

Which? executive director, Richard Lloyd, said: ​​ “Which? has been calling for better information for students, so it’s good to see Heidi Allen MP championing this issue in Parliament. With cross party consensus for greater transparency in higher education, we now want the Government to help prospective students make an informed choice.” ​​Background: Which? called […]

Statement: Higher Education

July 2015

“Further action is now needed to publish better information for prospective students” – Which? response to the Government’s consultation on higher education

22 July 2015

Which? executive director, Richard Lloyd, said: “We welcome the Government’s commitment to improving quality and providing value for money from alternative providers in higher education. Further action is now needed to publish better information for prospective students on the academic offer, costs and financial support available, as well as future employment opportunities.”

Statement: Higher Education, University

Students relying on the bank of Gran and Granddad

14 July 2015

New research by Which? University reveals that as many as three quarters (72%) of grandparents are providing financial support to help their grandchildren through university, while nearly all (95%) parents contribute. In April 2015, Which? University surveyed over 1,500 Which? members about their experience of children or grandchildren preparing for or attending university. The research found that both generations […]

Press Release: Higher Education, Students, University

“It’s right that students are demanding more from their university” – Which? response to Jo Johnson MP’s speech on teaching

1 July 2015

Which? executive director, Richard Lloyd, said: “It’s good to hear the Universities Minister support​s​ access to more information for students. With tuition fees approaching £9,000 a year, it’s right that students are demanding more from their university experience and want to see value for money. We want the government to improve the information that has […]

Statement: Higher Education, University

June 2015

“Students want to see value for money” – Which? response to the 2015 Student Academic Experience Survey

4 June 2015

Which? executive director Richard Lloyd, said: “With tuition fees approaching £9,000 a year, it’s hardly surprising that students are demanding more from their university experience and want to see value for money. We want the government to improve the information that has to be provided to students as soon as possible to allow them to make a more […]

Statement: Consumer, Higher Education, University

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