The Journey to a Million has implications for the whole of the UK. In exploring the future landscape, we see the benefits of a UK HE system that embraces devolution, whilst maintaining cross-border progression routes.
In collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, relevant ministers and senior officials explore how the different UK nations may evolve and adapt to meet the needs of the Journey to a Million cohort.
Whilst there are similarities in approach; for example, all are seeking to unify education and skills, differences prevail — in England, work will employers and students sees apprenticeships grow in popularity, ‘Team Wales’ has adopted a system-wide approach and in Northern Ireland, a portfolio of vocational pathways for 14–19-year-olds has been rolled-out.
Rt. Hon Robert Halfon, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education
What does the Journey to a Million mean for student progression and the choices they have in England?
Jeremy Miles MS, Welsh Minister for Education and Welsh Language
What does the Journey to a Million mean for student progression and the choices they have in Wales?
Heather Cousins, Deputy Secretary, Skills and Education Group in the Department for the Economy
What does the Journey to a Million mean for student progression and the choices they have in Northern Ireland?
Professor Sir Gerry McCormac FRSE, FSA, FRSA, FHEA, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Stirling
What does the Journey to a Million mean for students, universities, and the wider HE sector in Scotland?