Author Archives: Louisa Carpenter

University of South Wales is Launched

We are delighted to welcome the merger of the University of Wales, Newport with the University of Glamorgan to form The University of South Wales which opens its doors to its 33,500 students today. The University, with campuses in Cardiff, … Continue reading

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Christmas Card Competition 2012

Following the success of last year’s contest we are once again 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 … Continue reading

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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

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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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Higher Education: consultation on potential early repayment mechanisms for student loans

University Alliance response to the Hefce consultation Higher Education: consultation on potential early repayment mechanisms for student loans. Download the University Alliance response here.        

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Teaching funding and student number controls, consultation on changes to be implemented in 2012-13

University Alliance response to the Teaching funding and student number controls, consultation on changes to be implemented in 2012-13 Download our response here.

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University Alliance response to the Higher Education White Paper ‘Students at the Heart of the System’

University Alliance response to the Higher Education White Paper ‘Students at the Heart of the System’. Download the University Alliance response here.

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Growing the future: universities leading, changing and creating the regional economy

Our universities are providing more than just a degree; and that they are more than just part of the education system. Universities are critical to the future growth of our economy. ‘Growing the future’, a new publication from University Alliance, illustrates the … Continue reading

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The value of a degree is worth the investment for individuals and society

In response to today’s A-level results, Libby Hackett, Director of University Alliance, said: “The high number of well-qualified young people wanting to go to university is further evidence they understand the value of a degree and are determined to improve … Continue reading

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University Alliance response to HEFCE consultation on allocation method for postgraduate research funding from 2012-13

University Alliance Response to HEFCE consultation on allocation method for postgraduate research funding from 2012-13 Consultation question 1: Do you agree that for 2012-13 we should increase the value of the RDP supervision fund, by up to £35 million? Consultation question … Continue reading

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