Monthly Archives: November 2011
Soaring youth unemployment, no long-term jobs strategy – time for some joined-up thinking Chancellor
With the latest UCAS figures released today, University Alliance Director, Libby Hackett, is calling for the debate not to lose sight of the bigger issues at stake. Writing on our blog she said: “The Chancellor faces a huge challenge in tomorrow’s … Continue reading
Tough times call for joined-up thinking
The Chancellor faces a huge challenge in tomorrow’s Autumn Statement. One of the critical areas he will need to address is the short-term crisis of soaring youth unemployment whilst at the same time setting out the long-term strategy to keep … Continue reading
Congratulations to the winner of our Christmas card design competition!
This year at University Alliance we ran a design competition for the cover of our Christmas cards. The competition was open to staff and students of Alliance universities. The theme for this year’s competition was ‘Growth’, participants were asked to … Continue reading
It is crucial that we tackle myths about tuition fees
On the 1st September 2012 the way students contribute to their tuition fee changes. There has been a lot of confusion to what this will actually mean. In this handy guide we look at key things that prospective students need … Continue reading
A guide to student finance
From 2012, a lot is changing about the way a university education is paid for. The changes may seem big, but they needn’t be daunting, nor should they put anyone off going to university. To help make it easier for … Continue reading
University Alliance welcomes report and joins call for pause on controls to student numbers
In the University Alliance response to the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee: Government reform of Higher Education report, Director, Libby Hackett said: “We are entering a time of incredible change for students and universities. Combined with the new student control … Continue reading
University Alliance Christmas card competition
This year at University Alliance we are running a design competition for the cover of our Christmas card to be sent to our key stakeholders. If you would like to take part in the competition, or to advertise it to … Continue reading
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