Briefing for new MPs: Introduction to University Alliance
Published on October 8, 2010
Will you want to vote on university funding and fees in the coming Parliament? Do you have a university in your constituency?
This briefing paper is a snapshot of the issues which are likely to be voted on or debated during the next Parliament and the ways University Alliance can provide useful information.
Universities are now major generators of economic growth for the UK and the largest employers in some cities.
University Alliance's new strategy: '2035: First for Students, First for Employers' sets out its vision for professional and technical universities to drive high-level skills, employer partnerships and economic growth across the UK.
UA CEO Vanessa Wilson has commented on the government's announcement of new upfront financial support for healthcare students undertaking clinical placements.