June 2008
In this Issue;
Key Facts: Student numbers in London 2006/07
HESA data on student numbers in London for 2006/07 shows:
- a total of 393,560 students were registered at London Higher Education (HE) institutions
- undergraduates made up 70% of students while 30% were registered as postgraduates
- overseas students comprised 23% of all HE students in London
- the top three subjects, by student numbers, were business studies, subjects allied to medicine and creative arts and design
More information can be found in the Profile of Students in London 2006/07 Factsheet (PDF 0.08 MB). Source: HESA Students in Higher Education Institutions 2006/07.
For more information on this and other HESA data contact Paresh Shah.
Highly Skilled London
The HEFCE-funded Employer Engagement project, in partnership with London First and the Learning and Skills Network, was undertaken by consultants Grant Thornton.
The project explored the demand for Higher Level Skills (HLS) in London by employers, the supply of HLS provision by HEIs and strategic solutions to overcoming issues and barriers identified.
Highly Skilled London sets out a comprehensive employer engagement strategy and calls for a Business Development Unit to be established. The next step for the project partners is to seek funding in setting up the Unit.
Click here to download the document and the three research reports which underpin the strategy.
If you wish to know more, then please email Naz Khan.
London Calling – NAFSA 2008
Study London recently coordinated the highly successful London Calling reception on behalf of 17 of London’s universities in Washington DC during the NAFSA meeting held between 27 to 30 May.
NASFA is the largest educational conference in the world with almost 9,000 education representatives from national and international bodies.
The London Calling reception promoted London as the world’s knowledge capital and enabled Study London members to network with invited international education partners.
Almost 300 international advisors were welcomed to the prestigious Freer Art Gallery for an evening of London themed music, competitions and food.
To find out more about the reception contact Simon McCaugherty.
News from Podium
Business Opportunities Plan
Podium has now secured core operational funding until July 31st 2009 to continue to work with the FE and HE sectors on their contribution to the staging of a successful 2012 Games and a lasting legacy.
A major part of Podium's work over the past year has been to produce this Business Opportunities Plan (BOP), which involved contributions from both FE and HE sectors, as well as a number of key stakeholders. Please click here for more information and a PDF of the BOP.
Other News
The Active Participation in Sport Action Group report sets out plans for a pragmatic approach by the FE and HE sectors in supporting delivery of the 2012 Games and its legacy. Please click here for the report.
Thinking Ahead: HEIs Preparing for the 2012 Games
A one-day seminar focusing on the HE sector’s preparation for the 2012 Games will be held on Thursday 10th July 2008, 9.30am -4pm. The seminar, the latest in UUK’s Talking Shop series, will be run by UUK and GuildHE in cooperation with Podium, and will be targeted primarily at communications and marketing staff. Click here for more information and booking.
Sign up to Podium ezine: Receive monthly updates about issues specifically related to the FE and HE sectors on the 2012 Games.
London Student Housing Conference: 30th June
The last couple of years have seen a large growth in the number of organisations looking to develop purpose built student accommodation in London.
This conference will look at some of the reasons why student housing has become such a popular investment and why London is such an attractive option.
Although the event is aimed at developers, organisers will also be inviting University Business Officers, Accommodation Officers, NUS and other Student Union representatives.
A range of seminars will cover subjects from accreditation through to "studentification". The aim is to encourage dialogue, networking and partnership between all the relevant parties.
Full details of what is being planned are posted on the University of London Housing Services web site.
New publications
New publications to be found on the London Higher web site are:
- London Higher Annual Review for 2007/08
- Highly Skilled London
- Profile of Students in London 2006/07
- Presentation to M25 Consortium of Academic Libraries
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