Universities UK is a membership organisation, supported by a staff of approximately 100 in its three offices and led by the Chief Executive, Nicola Dandridge.
Our members are the executive heads (Vice-Chancellors or Principals) of UK universities and colleges of higher education. We currently have 132 members.
The full membership meets four times a year to discuss issues of concern. Informed by the views of the members' meetings, the Vice-Chancellors who make up our Executive Committee and Board meet to define and agree the organisation's strategic direction and policy. This is further informed by the work of our Policy Networks, each of which focuses on specific policy areas. The Policy Networks are comprised of Vice-Chancellors from across the membership, supported by Universities UK staff.
The majority of staff are based in Woburn House, Tavistock Square, London. The London office is split into four groups: Policy; Communications; Member Services and Resources. Universities Scotland staff are based in Edinburgh and the staff of Higher Education Wales are based in Cardiff.
Universities UK is a Company limited by guarantee with charitable status. It was founded in 1918 and is supported through subscription by its members' institutions.