July 2012
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As universities in England moved towards a 'risk-based' regulatory system and prepared for the introduction of the new financial model - and in light of the introduction of the QAA's UK Quality Code for Higher Education and HEFCE's new role as the sector's lead regulator - this seminar brought together key policymakers with stakeholders from across the Higher Education (HE) sector as well as businesses, lawyers and other interested parties to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by these reforms.
Sessions included discussion on the proposed regulatory framework for Higher Education, including its impact on both private and publically funded HE providers, and the balance between deregulation and maintaining robust quality assurance. The regulation of university finances and how universities maintain financial stability following significant changes to the tuition fee system was also discussed, as well as the financial impact of compliance with other regulation such as Freedom of Information legislation and the Charities Act. How universities could respond to the Government's stated aim for institutions to raise external finance to 10% of income by 2015, alongside methods for increasing efficiency, and enhancing collaboration with business and between universities also featured on the agenda.
