Higher Education Funding Council England (HEFCE)
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HEFCE invests £200 million to support an increase in high-quality science, technology, engineering and mathematics students
The Government has confirmed the 73 universities and colleges that will receive a share of £200 million funding for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teaching capital projects during 2015-16.
The scheme is intended to ensure that higher education responds effectively to the increase in demand for STEM studies by developing facilities that will support an increased flow of highly employable graduates into industry [Note 1].
The successful projects will support growth across a wide range of science, engineering and technology subjects. They include new provision in Chemistry and Physics, which declined during the last decade. Many support new collaborations with industry and sharing of space between subjects to support innovative teaching and improve efficiency.
The projects were recommended by an external panel, which was chaired by Professor Lesley Yellowlees (Provost of Science and Engineering at the University of Edinburgh and until recently President of the Royal Society of Chemistry), and included former vice-chancellors, industry representatives, and estates and equalities experts [Note 2].
Madeleine Atkins, Chief Executive of HEFCE, said:
‘This funding is badly needed by universities and colleges to meet the increased interest in science and engineering. It will also ensure that students benefit from state-of-the-art equipment and laboratories, and are thereby equipped for the workplace of the 21st century.
‘I am particularly pleased to see successful projects across all parts of the country, and the degree to which institutions are focusing their investment to support their local economies and key industry partners.’
Vince Cable, Secretary of State for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, said:
‘Inspiring young people to take up STEM courses is vital to the success of the UK economy. This investment will mean world-class teaching facilities to build tomorrow's skilled workforce. It's just one way we are ensuring the UK remains a world leader in science and research, as set out in this week's Science and Innovation strategy.’
Based on recommendations made by the external panel, the following institutions will receive an allocation.
| Institution | Allocation |
|---|---|
| Anglia Ruskin University | £5,000,000 |
| Aston University | £1,960,649 |
| University of Bath | £5,000,000 |
| Bath Spa University | £160,000 |
| Birkbeck College | £650,000 |
| University of Birmingham | £5,000,000 |
| Birmingham City University | £5,000,000 |
| University of Bolton | £5,000,000 |
| Bournemouth University | £5,000,000 |
| University of Brighton | £5,000,000 |
| Brunel University | £5,000,000 |
| Buckinghamshire New University | £487,285 |
| University of Cambridge | £2,650,000 |
| Coventry University | £4,900,000 |
| University of Central Lancashire | £5,000,000 |
| University of Chester | £453,171 |
| Cranfield University | £5,000,000 |
| University of Cumbria | £255,514 |
| University of Derby | £5,000,000 |
| Universities of East Anglia and Essex; Joint Provision at University Campus Suffolk | £352,578 |
| University of East London | £1,200,000 |
| University of Essex | £5,000,000 |
| University of Exeter | £5,000,000 |
| University of Gloucestershire | £308,299 |
| Goldsmiths’ College | £227,542 |
| Harper Adams University | £243,026 |
| Keele University | £3,750,000 |
| University of Kent | £5,000,000 |
| King’s College London | £2,250,000 |
| Kingston University | £1,900,000 |
| Lancaster University | £4,315,033 |
| University of Lincoln | £5,000,000 |
| Liverpool John Moores University | £5,000,000 |
| Loughborough University | £5,000,000 |
| University of Manchester | £4,999,000 |
| University of Northampton | £597,701 |
| Northumbria University Newcastle | £3,372,000 |
| University of Nottingham | £4,000,000 |
| Nottingham Trent University | £5,000,000 |
| Open University | £2,774,000 |
| University of Oxford | £5,000,000 |
| Oxford Brookes University | £4,180,300 |
| Plymouth University | £1,212,375 |
| University of Portsmouth | £5,000,000 |
| Queen Mary University of London | £5,000,000 |
| Royal Holloway, University of London | £5,000,000 |
| St George’s, University of London | £180,062 |
| University of Salford | £2,500,000 |
| University of Sheffield | £4,875,190 |
| Sheffield Hallam University | £5,000,000 |
| University of Southampton | £5,000,000 |
| Staffordshire University | £5,000,000 |
| University of Sunderland | £2,650,000 |
| University of Surrey | £5,000,000 |
| University of Sussex | £4,900,000 |
| University of West London | £345,280 |
| University of Worcester | £368,245 |
| University of York | £5,000,000 |
| York St John University | £111,837 |
| Accrington and Rossendale College | £26,676 |
| Askham Bryan College | £32,019 |
| Bedford College | £77,668 |
| Blackburn College | £196,413 |
| Blackpool and the Fylde College | £497,037 |
| Central College Nottingham | £62,521 |
| Gloucestershire College | £72,900 |
| Leicester College | £37,055> |
| The Manchester College | £170,508 |
| Moulton College | £126,352 |
| North Lindsey College | £116,500 |
| Solihull College | £49,000 |
| South Tyneside College | £200,000 |
| Trafford College | £40,039 |
Notes
- ‘STEM teaching capital funding 2015-16’ (HEFCE 2014/14).
- The Assessment Panel comprised the following members:
- Chair: Professor Lesley Yellowlees, University of Edinburgh
- Professor Mark Cleary, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bradford
- Professor Caroline Gipps, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton
- Dr David Grant, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cardiff
- Professor Neva Haites, University of Aberdeen
- Gary Jebb, Director of Estates, University of Edinburgh
- Matthew Harrison, Buro Happold
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