Applicants
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News & Media: Applicants are demonstrating their awareness of what it takes to be competitive
The UK needs more graduates if we are to come out of this recession able to compete in the global marketplace. Today’s figures are a welcome sign that applications are continuing to grow each year. Given that 80% of newly … Continue reading
In the News: BBC: University place scramble gets underway
A scramble for university is under way with up to 186,000 students chasing a dwindling number of unfilled places. With another record in the A-level pass rate, and 27% of entries gaining As or A*s, the competition appears more intense … Continue reading
News & Media: Comment on the latest UCAS application figures
Commenting on the latest UCAS application figures, Libby Aston, Director of University Alliance said: “It is a very positive reflection of the aspiration and achievements of young people that we see another increase in applications. It is also a very … Continue reading
In the News: THE: Careers-guidance statements demanded as Willetts unveils choice agenda
Every university will be asked to state how they prepare students for the world of work by David Willetts’ opening salvo to improve transparency in the sector. The Higher Education Funding Council for England is to write to institutions asking … Continue reading
In the News: Public Service: Let’s do away with the scaremongering over university fees
As part of our work for Lord Browne’s independent review of student fees, University Alliance found that misunderstanding and myths about university fees are causing more of a barrier to entry than the system itself. UCAS application data shows that … Continue reading
News & Media: University Alliance welcomes HEFCE’s ‘sensible proposals’ but warns of consequences for those students who won’t get a place at university
In response to HEFCE announcement of university funding for 2010-11 Libby Aston, Director of University Alliance, said: “HEFCE have made sensible proposals in response to Government spending cuts. Decisions made by the Funding Council have sought to limit the damage of cuts on … Continue reading
Briefing Papers: Briefing on shortfall in university places
Increase in applications and shortfall in university places The UCAS application figures for entry to Higher Education in 2010 show a 22.9% increase in applications from 2009 (UCAS data release 8 February 2010). Steve Smith, President of Universities UK has … Continue reading
News & Media: UCAS application data shows significant increases in STEM applications across Alliance universities
In response to the publication of today’s UCAS figures Libby Aston, Director of University Alliance, representing 22 universities at the heart of the sector, said: “The UCAS application figures for 2010 highlight the central role Alliance universities are playing in ensuring that … Continue reading
In the News: The Guardian: Newer universities in line to receive extra student places
Universities and colleges have until tomorrow to decide whether to accept the emergency extra student places they have been allocated. Earlier this month, the government announced 10,000 extra student numbers after warnings that universities would be unable to cater for … Continue reading
News & Media: University Alliance responds to Government announcement of additional student places
Responding to today’s announcement of 10,000 additional student places Professor Professor Janet Beer, Chair-elect of the University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University said: “With increasing demand for higher education from qualified applicants, University Alliance welcomes today’s announcement to deliver student support … Continue reading
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