Empowering Students
A broad and deep learning experience
We are committed to demonstrating the value and importance of going to university. In particular, we believe an experience that offers breadth and depth to students, will better equip them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in the world of work.
Alliance universities do not take the increased investment graduates will be making in the future lightly. They are clear that their job is to re-invest in their students, to create an environment that is filled with opportunities, rich and diverse, so that students can continue to benefit from a unique set of experiences, whichever path they choose.
The changing economy places more pressure on graduates than ever before. Universities must respond and continue to develop their provision. Alliance universities are committed to doing this and to ensuring that students gain more and more from the whole university experience.
Items tagged with: Empowering Students
Blog: 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
Featured: 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
Blog: A time to pause and reflect
A year ending is always a good opportunity to pause and reflect. For University Alliance 2012 has been our busiest and most active year yet, helping our universities to steer their way through a changing landscape and supporting their ambitions … Continue reading
Showcase: Bournemouth University – Creating, sharing and inspiring
This week we are showcasing Bournemouth University. Find out more about BU below, read Vice-Chancellor Professor John Vinney’s blog ‘Six degrees of separation‘ and check out how the Creative Enterprise Bureau at BU is connecting business problems with academic research … Continue reading
Blog: Six degrees of separation
Universities are often accused of not moving with the times. I don’t necessarily disagree with that criticism – it can be challenging being nimble when you’re very big and tied up in regulation – but it isn’t a criticism that … Continue reading
In the News: THE – Students need more soft skills, says shadow minister
Mentoring students in “emotional resilience” could improve graduate employability, according to Labour’s shadow higher education minister, who recalled her own challenges as the sole barrister in her chambers from an “immigrant, working-class” background. Shabana Mahmood told an event on graduate … Continue reading
Featured: Alliance university chancellors join call urging prime minister to review approach to international students
Alliance university Chancellors have joined the call to the prime minister urging his government to support the UK’s universities in their efforts to recruit genuine international students. Libby Hackett, director of University Alliance, said: “We give our strong and unequivocal … Continue reading
Blog: Solid blocks versus blurred lines
We humans like putting things in order. From an early age we are taught that all things have a place. When we are faced with complex problems, we seek to create schemas and organise findings in a way that will … Continue reading
Blog: It’s time to take our heads out of the sand
Higher education is going through massive change at the moment, as is the country. So much focus is on dealing with the here and now, which is obviously critical, but there is not enough thinking about what the future is going … Continue reading
Blog: Students as co-creator, not consumer?
Last week I went to another Alliance university, Bournemouth, to give a lecture on what we can do, as a sector, to make the reality live up to the rhetoric of the White Paper in order to put students more … Continue reading
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