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Egan Review of Skills
April 2004
President George Ferguson has welcomed the main recommendation of Sir John Egan's review of the skills needed to deliver government's Sustainable Communities Plan - a national centre for skills. The RIBA was also asked to submit private advice to the Egan Review as part of the initial consultation process. Both responses are available below.

Top-up Fees in Higher Education
January 2004
In response to proposed legislation in the Higher Education Bill permitting higher education institutions to charge variable fees, the RIBA issued a statement on the effect of top-up fees on architectural education. 

Higher Education Bill|  

HEFCE Review of Teaching Funding 
November 2003
RIBA response to a review of the funding method for teaching in higher education, emphasising that the current funding status of architectural eduation does not reflect the actual costs of the subject. 

HEFCE consultation|

HEFCE Review of Research Funding
November 2003
The RIBA responded to a HEFCE review of its method for allocating research funds, expressing concern that a number of proposed policies will negatively impact research departments in architectural education.

HEFCE consultation|

 

Roberts Review of Research Assessment
September 2003
The RIBA responded to the final report by Sir Gareth Roberts on the future of research assessment in higher education, addressing issues specific to architectural education.

Roberts Review consultation|

 

Higher Education White Paper
April 2003
RIBA response to the Department for Education and Skills White Paper on 'The Future of Higher Education'. Though supportive of a number of proposals within the White Paper, the RIBA is seriously concerned about the impact on research and student support in architectural education.