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  1. University Alliance launches new Places, Partnerships, Nations & Regional Innovation Network 

    April 9, 2026

    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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  2. ‘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

    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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  9. New YouGov poll shows more than 8 in 10 support student loan forgiveness, grants or bursaries for students training to work in the NHS

    August 13, 2025

    New public polling on UK higher education, commissioned by University Alliance and conducted by YouGov, has revealed that the public back increased financial support for students training to enter vital professions, including the NHS, teaching, social work and policing.

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