Research Briefing
Postgraduate loans in England
This briefing provides details of the postgraduate loans systems in England, including the rationale for their introduction, the consultation process and the eligibility criteria.
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Research Briefing
Cost of university courses in England
This House of Commons briefing paper analyses the cost of higher education provision and raises issues around the value for money of higher education, the existence of a higher education market and how tuition fee funding is spent by providers.
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Research Briefing
Update on vice-chancellors pay in higher education institutions in England
This House of Commons briefing paper gives an update on vice-chancellors pay in higher education in England since the introduction of the Committee of University Chairs Senior Staff Remuneration Code in 2018 and the publication of the Office for Students first annual report on senior staff remuneration in February 2019.
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Research Briefing
Returns to a degree
This House of Commons library briefing looks at the returns of participation in higher education and the benefits of higher education for individuals and society in the context of the rise in participation in higher education, changes in demand for graduates and graduate employment prospects.
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Debate Pack
Future of Catholic sixth form colleges
A Westminster Hall debate is to be held on 5 March 2019 on the future funding of Catholic sixth form colleges (SFCs) and issues around their conversion to academy status.
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Research Briefing
The forthcoming review of post-18 education and funding
This House of Commons briefing paper discusses the post-18 education and student finance review and gives an outline of the post- 18 funding system in England. It suggests possible options for reform that the Review may propose, such as the lowering of higher education tuition fees and analyses the impact of these proposals.
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Research Briefing
What if there’s no Brexit deal?
What could happen if the EU and UK negotiators don't agree a withdrawal agreement in time and the UK has to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 without one - and with no framework for future relations either? This paper looks at how such a situation might come about, the constitutional implications for the UK and in some cases for the devolved administrations, and what the impact might be in a range of policy areas.
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Research Briefing
Student loan interest rates FAQs
This House of Commons briefing paper answers frequently asked questions on student loan interest rates.
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Debate Pack
Investing in nursing higher education in England
This House of Commons Library debate pack briefing has been prepared in advance of a debate entitled “Investing in nursing higher education in England”. This will be led by Ms Eleanor Smith MP and will take place in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 21st November from 2.30pm.
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Research Briefing
Higher education tuition fees in England
This House of Commons briefing looks at the history of tuition fee rises, discusses the rationale for the rises and their impact, gives statistics on: fee levels, fee income and funding of higher education and outlines current parliamentary debate.
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Research Briefing
Vice-chancellors’ pay in higher education institutions in England
This House of Commons library briefing paper discusses the issue of university vice-chancellors' pay and outlines regulatory changes to the system of remuneration for senior staff in higher education institutions.
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Debate Pack
The Future of the Erasmus+ Scheme after 2020
This House of Commons Library landing page briefing has been prepared in advance of a Backbench Business debate entitled "The Future of the Erasmus+ Scheme after 2020". This will take place in the House of Commons Chamber on Thursday 21st June.
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Debate Pack
International Day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia
A debate on the ‘International Day against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia’ has been scheduled for Thursday 17 May 2018 in the Main Chamber. The debate has been nominated by the Backbench Business Committee after a representation from Peter Kyle MP and Angela Eagle MP.
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Debate Pack
Debate on a motion relating to the Education (Student Support) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018 No 443
On 9 May 2018 there will be a debate in the main chamber on a motion relating to The Education (Student Support) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018 No 443.
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Research Briefing
Debate on SI 2018/443 (on student support): 9 May 2018
On 9 May 2018 there will be a debate in the main chamber on a motion relating to The Education (Student Support) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018 No. 443.
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