11 May 2009
Semta contribution to the higher education
debate
Summary
The government is currently holding a debate on how the higher
education system can continue to support the changing needs of the
British economy and British people. They are particularly
interested in what is key to the future success of HE, whether the
range of courses is appropriate, how more flexible study can be
offered at HE level, how postgraduate level study can be supported,
and what is the actual role of a university from their local area
to their international influence.
Semta View
Semta has submitted a formal response, which calls for
universities to be supported to undertake more employer engagement,
build capacity in those subjects which are key to companies in our
sector (including a new ‘STEM spine’ of progression through science
and technology subjects), and ensuring the HE ‘offer’ is right for
the huge range of people who could potentially come through
non-traditional routes. See our page on the consultation and our
submission here
Back