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Our celebration by the Thames
The sun shone over the Thames as the great and good of student and graduate enterprise gathered at the Terrace Pavilion in Parliament for the launch of Start-up: a story. The room quickly filled, there was wine and cake, much … Continue reading
Start-up: a story
University Alliance and NACUE have launched a joint project, Start-up: a story, which celebrates graduates who are turning their business idea into reality. We hope this toolkit, containing stories, top tips and links to helpful resources, will inspire more student … Continue reading
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
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
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
Growing global graduates
Graduate careers are under the spotlight like never before. Students recognise the value of higher education in improving their employability. Students want to ensure their degree and time at university will help set them up for a rewarding and fulfilling … Continue reading
Institution vs course, are we selling students short?
It has been reported that a former senior government advisor has criticised the decision to publish the number of pupils from individual schools that go on to study at Russell Group universities. Sir David Bell, Vice Chancellor of Reading University … 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
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
University of Huddersfield: Inspiring tomorrow’s professionals
This week we are showcasing the University of Huddersfield and you can find out more about the University below. You can also read Vice-Chancellor Professor Bob Cryan’s blog ‘Great teaching and research a catalyst for economic regeneration’ and read about … Continue reading
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