Working in partnership, the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) promotes and funds high-quality, cost-effective teaching and research, meeting the diverse needs of students, the economy and society.
HEFCE welcomes a detailed study by the Higher Education Statistics Agency into the range of benchmarking activity currently taking place in the higher education sector.
HEFCE's Chief Executive, Sir Alan Langlands, sets out the Council's response to today's statement from the Government.
HEFCE, Universities UK, GuildHE and the Quality Assurance Agency invite comments on the development of the quality assurance system.