Monthly Archives: May 2011

University Alliance welcomes Government funding for growth

In response to the HEFCE announcement of HEIF allocations, Libby Hackett (nee Aston), Director of University Alliance, said: “The strategic significance of this type of funding should not be underestimated. This announcement is a very welcome sign that Government is increasingly … Continue reading

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Alliance universities to host largest ever business start-ups consultation

Six Alliance universities are to host an exciting new research project being led by the National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) and Lloyds Banking Group on ‘Developing Entrepreneurial Students & Graduates’. University of Plymouth, University of Glamorgan, Nottingham Trent University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Teesside … Continue reading

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New thinking about the future of HE

I was pleased to attend the launch of Pearson’s Blue Skies: new thinking about the future of higher education this morning. The publication has brought together a diverse range of viewpoints about what the future should hold for HE and … Continue reading

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Campaign highlights range of opportunities that University of Lincoln offers students

STUDENTS from Lincoln are to tell their stories in a campaign which shines a spotlight on the university experience. The University Alliance today launches its More Than A Degree campaign in the Houses of Parliament. Read the full article here. … Continue reading

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Lincoln Vice Chancellor leads national campaign

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lincoln is helping to launch a campaign highlighting the value of going to university. Professor Mary Stuart is the lead Vice Chancellor of the More than just a degreenational campaign and will speak alongside … Continue reading

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More than just a degree: stories of empowered students

We have news for you: universities have changed and so have the students who study there – and not in the way you might think. We refute notions of lazy students, unresponsive universities and unsatisfied employers and we have the … Continue reading

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University Alliance campaign about value of going to university

  University Alliance today launches its campaign about the value of going to university. David Willetts has joined students and university leaders to launch a national campaign about the value of going to university. Following the launch of the Government’s … Continue reading

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Welcome to our new site

Our new website has been in development for a few months and I’m delighted that we can now share it with you. Our new online home is brighter and more spacious and will help you connect with University Alliance and … Continue reading

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