July 2009
In This Issue:
Key Facts: Student Numbers in London 2007/08
Recently released data from HESA on student numbers in London for 2007/08 shows:
- A total of 404,000 students were registered at Higher Education (HE) institutions in London, an increase from the previous academic year by 10,000 students
- Approximately 16,000 students attended further education courses funded indirectly by a London HE institution (HEI)
- The 388,000 HE students in London made up 17% of the total of 2.3 million HE students in the UK
- 41% of UK students in London were from a black or minority ethnic group, compared with 12% of students at HEIs in the rest of the UK
- 58% of all students in London were female which was a 2% increase from 2006/07
- 93,000 overseas students were registered in London, accounting for 23% of the total London student population
- 58,800 HE students were registered at a London HEI or partner organisation for studies based outside of the UK and about 65% of London’s “offshore students” were on distance learning or similar courses
Source: HESA (2009). Students in Higher Education Institutions 2007/08. Higher Education Statistics Agency, Cheltenham, England.
For more information download the London Higher Student Record Key Factsheet for 2007/08 (PDF 0.08 MB).
Comments on the Factsheet should be sent to Paresh Shah.
London Higher Publications
Three publications were launched at the recent AGM of London Higher held on 23rd June 2009.
The Annual Review for 2008-9 gives an overview of our work in promoting and advocating London's higher education sector, including information on our five core work programmes and notable achievements over the past year.
The Operational Plan for 2009-10 outlines the key targets to be delivered in the 2009-10 academic year.
London Higher Celebrates 10 Years charts our development starting in 1999.
All three documents can be downloaded from the Publications section of our website.
New issue of Spotlight magazine from PODIUM
The second edition of Spotlight is introduced by Lord Coe and features numerous examples of the 2012 Games related projects and initiatives that Further and Higher Education Institutions are involved with in England and Wales.
Spotlight can be downloaded directly from the Podium website.
Social Engagement by London's HEIs
The 18 month project, funded by HEFCE, published a summary report in June 2009.
The project provided a baseline study of third stream activities from a sample of HEIs in London and commissioned market research for quantitative and qualitative data on use and perceptions of social engagement by HEIs.
The summary report and related documents can be downloaded from here.
For more information please contact Paresh Shah.
School and Higher Education Links in London
Further to the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) grant awarded last October to London Higher to support the DCSF in the delivery of School and Higher Education Links in London (SHELL), the SHELL delivery plan was submitted to the Minister for London Schools in April 2009.
We are currently discussing possible options for taking forward the recommendations. Click here to read more.
For further information on this project please contact Naz Khan.
London Higher Business Development Unit
London Higher, together with project partners London First and the Learning and Skills Network submitted a funding proposal to HEFCE last autumn to establish the London Higher Business Development Unit (LHBDU).
This was accepted by HEFCE with some conditions including a requirement that a number of London HEIs make an up-front contribution.
The LHBDU is the largest initiative that London Higher has embarked upon to date and will add an exciting new dimension to the organisation. Click here to read more.
For further information on this project please contact Naz Khan.
Teacher Education Microsite
London Higher’s new Teacher Education in London microsite showcases the rich tapestry of effective and innovative partnerships between schools and HEIs working together to raise the standards of achievement in schools.
For further information on this website please contact Naz Khan.
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