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Author Archives: Sam Jones
Welcome to Greenwich
We are delighted to welcome the University of Greenwich into University Alliance. University of Greenwich is a multi-faculty, campus-based university, which is home to a diverse community of nearly 26,500 students studying in the UK, one in five of them postgraduate. … Continue reading
The Australian: Alliance seeks global connection
From The Australian by Andrew Trounson A new alliance of technical universities will aim to develop a global brand based around the work readiness of their graduates and their applied research. The Australian Technology Network and UK-based University Alliance also … Continue reading
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University Alliance signs new international partnership with the Australian Technology Network
The University Alliance Chair and Chief Executive are in Australia this week to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chair and Chief Executive of the Australian Technology Network of universities. Both organisations represent a similar set of … Continue reading
Government sending conflicting messages over international students
Commenting on the Government’s response to the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee report on student migration which confirms it will continue to include students in the net migration figures, Libby Hackett said: “This is sending conflicting and confusing messages following … Continue reading
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Guardian: Should students be encouraged to set their sights on Russell Group universities?
A fierce row has broken out over new pressure on schools to focus on getting students into ‘big brand’ universities, writes Anna Fazackerley in today’s Guardian. Libby Hackett, director of the University Alliance, a group of business-focused universities that includes Plymouth … Continue reading
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Tagged Empowering Students, more than just a degree, Plymouth University
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A-Level reforms too narrow
Today’s A-level reforms, as set out in the Education Secretary’s letter to Ofqual, are far too narrow, with a focus on the few not the many. In response to the reforms, University Alliance Chief Executive, Libby Hackett, said: “Following Ofqual’s … Continue reading
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Times Higher Awards – a good reminder that we have much to celebrate
It was my first time attending the Times Higher Awards last night, so a few reflections before I move on to congratulate the winners. My first impression was just how many people were there. We talk a lot about a … Continue reading
Our event at Going Global, 2013
University Alliance will be running an event at the British Council Going Global 2013 conference in Dubai looking at how UK universities are equipping global graduates and the future of HE – full details below. 5 March 2013 in Dubai. … Continue reading
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Animated future for UK universities – THE
Our university_vision project has had a write-up in the Times Higher, saying: “…University Alliance of “business-engaged” universities is taking a novel approach, producing a cartoon envisaging four different scenarios for university futures, which it plans to use in lobbying politicians … Continue reading
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University Alliance asks: what is the vision for the future?
Libby Hackett, Director of University Alliance, comments on the Government’s response to the Higher Education White Paper, “Students at the Heart of the System”, “We cautiously welcome the Government’s promises to put in place a level playing field for for-profit providers and bring … Continue reading
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