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Alliance Awards 2021 winners!

Published on June 23, 2021
...s to date: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQLenTftiiC_cFo0aaE-lA/videos BBC news report (incl interviews with GRASSroots group and Prof Tuffrey-Wijne), who contacted us following our webinar on vaccination: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-55732177   The DTA Alumni Award: Molly Browne Coventry University for having a positive impact upon peers and demonstrating a collaborative, supportive and collegiate approach I would like to nominate Dr Moll... Read more »

UA Speech: The future of Higher Education

Published on March 29, 2017
...There is no more dangerous illusion than the comfortable doctrine that the world owes us a living…whenever we run into trouble we can rely on a special relationship with someone or other to bail us out. From now on Britain will have just as much influence in the world as we can earn, as we deserve.” He argued that the best way for us to earn our living in this new world is by embracing technology and that this required – among other things – a tre... Read more »

Alliance universities ‘taking great strides forwards’ with world-leading research output

Published on May 12, 2022
...ture.” Vanessa Wilson, University Alliance CEO, said: “We are delighted by today’s results, which highlight the world-leading research that exists across the UK university sector, regardless of subject area, region or type of institution. If the UK sector is to continue delivering world-class research, uncertainty around future research funding must be resolved, including urgent association to the Horizon Europe programme. Thought must also be giv... Read more »

BBC News online: Money is the key to being a top university, says study

Published on September 15, 2014
University Alliance features in a story by BBC News Online about the 2014 World University Rankings published by Times Higher Education magazine – and their new “formula” for top universities. University Alliance responded to say that using the rankings as a “roadmap” risked missing “the breadth of routes to delivering world-class research and graduates”. “The obsession with this idea of a ‘world-class university’ is a distraction from the tried... Read more »

Creating innovative regions: Alliance universities case studies

Published on June 2, 2016
...versity: Unlocking the secrets of entrepreneurs’ renewable energy success Exploring knowledge and skills needed by social entrepreneurs to successfully run community energy projects…   Transformative knowledge Oxford Brookes University: Collaborating on the world’s first 3D printed and bamboo bicycle Building the world’s first ever bamboo and 3D printed lugs bicycle at London’s Design Museum…   Transformative knowledge University of Greenwich: Bri... Read more »

New report finds collaboration and connectivity key to securing the future of UK research and innovation

Published on March 12, 2015
...their DNA, demonstrating particular strengths that are well-suited to meet today’s challenges. The report concludes that continued and sustained investment is central to the success of the research and innovation ecosystem. Maddalaine Ansell, Chief Executive of University Alliance, said: “This is an important report. A world-class research and innovation ecosystem is critical to the UK’s competitiveness and well-being. “The challenge is to ensure... Read more »

New report shows ‘size doesn’t matter’ when it comes to research excellence

Published on July 12, 2011
...a group of 23 major, business-engaged universities committed to delivering world-class research and a quality student experience around the UK. They are universities without boundaries: delivering economic and social growth through close links with their research, students and staff and the world around them – locally, nationally and internationally. With representation right across the UK they educate over 25% of all UK students, with large propo... Read more »

RAE Press Release: University Alliance

Published on December 9, 2008
...ded by the next generation of industry leaders. For the past two years, 3D World magazine has rated the NCCA as the best place to study computer animation in the UK. The publication also rated the Centre as number eight in the world. Other recent grant successes include £290,000 over three years from the EPSRC to improve the realism of animated virtual humans. These characters will be used by partners Lancaster, UCL and the Metropolitan Police to... Read more »

A guide to student finance

Published on November 11, 2011
...he brilliant animation by Alliance member, Bournemouth University. Student finance day, 14 November, 2011 Student Finance Day, on November 14, is a national day dedicated to explaining the 2012 changes to student finance in England. The main aim of the campaign is simple – to ensure people understand how the new student finance package works before they make a decision as to whether they can afford to go to university. The day is being organised b... Read more »

Graduate recruitment survey is good news for graduates and the economy

Published on January 25, 2011
...r of the average English graduate start-up company. As well as building on today’s good news about graduate employability we will continue to work with Government to ensure it creates the right environment for new start-ups.” / end. Notes for editors Examples of a different approach to graduate employability: Nottingham Trent University is one of the top ten universities in England and Wales for graduate employment with nearly 95% of its students... Read more »