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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
You&Yours: School destination data
Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance, spoke to BBC Radio 4’s ‘You&Yours’ programme on the Department of Education’s decision to publish data on the number of pupils schools are sending to Russell Group universities. “Our concern is that this … 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
THE: BIS grant letter suggests most popular destinations will get more places
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills released its annual grant letter on 14 January, unveiling funding and policy priorities for 2013-14. The letter, sent to the Higher Education Funding Council for England by Vince Cable, the business secretary, and … Continue reading
BBC: ‘Vocational courses call to UK universities’
Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance, has commented on a BBC article on vocational learning. This is in response to a Policy Exchange poll, which found 55% of adults believe too many people studied narrowly academic subjects. Libby said: … Continue reading
Telegraph: Where have all the students gone?
In an article for the Telegraph, Peter Stanford looks at the impact of student number controls and the reasoning behind empty university places. In the article, Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance said, “these students tend to come to … Continue reading
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
Guardian: Scholarship scheme won’t attract poor students
A new study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies suggests that the flagship National Scholarship Programme (NSP) is unlikely to encourage youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds to enter higher education. The NSP was introduced following the decision to increase fees to … Continue reading
THE – ‘Coalition failed to heed Ucas’ AAB warnings’
Speaking to Times Higher Education (THE) about changes to student numbers and the introduction of AAB, Steve West, chair of the University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West of England, warned against further deregulation of student numbers. … Continue reading
THE – ‘Heif concentration provokes mission group ire’
In Times Higher Education, Libby Hackett comments on plans to allocate one-off Heif funding to 12 institutions. The extra £500,000 each to the 12 institutions judged to be the best performers using a formula based on the income each derived … Continue reading
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