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University Alliance launches new Places, Partnerships, Nations & Regional Innovation Network
April 9, 2026
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University Alliance today (Thursday 9 April) launches its new Places, Partnerships, Nations & Regional Innovation Network. This new network brings together senior leaders from across the University Alliance membership to accelerate collaboration, strengthen regional impact, and shape the national policy landscape around place‑based growth. The Network will serve as a powerful platform for Alliance universities – institutions recognised for their deep regional roots and applied innovation strengths – to […]

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De Montfort University rejoins University Alliance
March 31, 2026
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De Montfort University (DMU) has officially rejoined University Alliance (UA) to become the mission group’s nineteenth member.

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‘We must reduce practical barriers to higher education for young people’: UA’s recommendations to the Young People and Work Review
February 24, 2026
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University Alliance has submitted its evidence to the Young People and Work Review

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‘The levy will make the financial position of post-92 institutions more precarious’ – UA’s response to the International Student Levy technical consultation
February 23, 2026
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University Alliance has published its response to the DfE’s call for views on the technical detail of the International Student Levy.

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‘International students are being undervalued by the government’ – UA responds to the UK International Education Strategy
January 20, 2026
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UA CEO Vanessa Wilson responds to the UK International Education Strategy

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University Alliance welcomes back founding member Bournemouth University
December 18, 2025
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Bournemouth University has officially become a member of University Alliance (UA), joining 17 other leading professional and technical universities across the UK.

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University Alliance responds to OfS consultation on the future approach to quality regulation
December 11, 2025
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University Alliance has responded to the Office for Students’ consultation on the future approach to quality regulation.

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‘Much-needed clarity and a win for research environments’ – University Alliance responds to REF 2029 updates
December 10, 2025
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Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance, has responded to the REF 2029 updates following the three-month pause.

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University Alliance responds to Autumn budget measures impacting skills and higher education
November 26, 2025
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University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson has responded to the government’s latest budget measures impacting skills and higher education.

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Universities must be central to delivering 10 Year Workforce Plan, declare healthcare educators
November 14, 2025
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University Alliance has joined forces with other organisations responsible for educating doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to urge the government to include education, training, and research at the centre of its upcoming NHS 10 Year Workforce Plan.

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