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  1. Professor John Latham CBE named as non-executive board member in government department

    December 19, 2024

    Professor John Latham CBE, a board member at University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University is set to advise the government on business and trade. Professor Latham has been named as a non-executive board member at the Department for Business and Trade. Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance said: “We are incredibly proud that Professor John Latham has been appointed to this position with the Business and Trade department and e…

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  2. Employers raise the alarm over plans to cut funding for the highest-level apprenticeships

    December 12, 2024

    Read the full letter to the Chancellor here Read over 400 testimonials from letter signatories here A coalition of employers and apprentices spanning sectors including healthcare, science, construction, manufacturing, creative, business and local government have written to the Chancellor to express deep concern over the planned defunding of level 7 apprenticeships Over 600 signatories have backed the letter, including representatives from over 60…

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  3. What you study is more important than where you study, according to new survey of graduate employers

    August 14, 2024

    When hiring, employers tend to value a graduate’s skills, the subject they studied, and vocational experience gained during their degree ahead of grades achieved or whether the graduate studied at a particular university, according to a new survey conducted by CBI Economics. Commissioned by University Alliance, CBI Economics conducted a survey of 252 UK employers across all business sectors, sizes and regions. The research establishes what employ…

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  4. Historic compact agreed to take back control of the UK’s creative education system

    July 30, 2024

    As the country welcomes in a new political era, leading representatives and policy thinkers from across the creative arts, education and local government have agreed a historic compact. Following an intense day of panel sessions, workshops and keynote speeches at the Creative Education Summit, hosted by Birmingham City University’s prestigious Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC), the group has devised a clear action plan intended to restore valu…

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  5. Business leaders tell Chancellor: Keep graduate visa to protect UK’s research and innovation

    May 12, 2024

    18 leaders from Chambers of Commerce and business networks from across the UK have collectively written to the Chancellor to warn against watering down or scrapping the graduate visa route. The letter, which was coordinated by the University Alliance group of universities, has also been signed by leaders from the Russell Group and Universities UK. The letter has been sent ahead of the Migration Advisory Committee’s review of the graduate visa rou…

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  6. The University of Hertfordshire’s holistic approach to research-led innovation and entrepreneurship

    April 12, 2024

    In our latest ‘Innovators’ blog, Yanina Aubrey-Gimenez writes about how the University of Hertfordshire is providing dedicated (and multi-faceted) support to businesses and entrepreneurs. “Starting and scaling up innovation can be an uphill battle for entrepreneurs. The journey is fraught with challenges – particularly in the beginning – and statistically, the odds are against even the most promising start-ups. Entrepreneurs face a daunting array…

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  7. Case studies: innovation and growth

    Alliance universities support employers to innovate and grow through access to facilities, work space, mentorship, peer learning, workshops and training, and new research. Here are just some of the stories from across the Alliance. UWE Bristol launch free support for SMEs to enhance digital capabilities Posted on April 8, 2021 UWE Bristol have launched Digital Skills: Workforce for the Future, offering free support to SMEs looking to improve busi…

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  8. Case studies: skills and development

    Alliance universities support employers with training, collaborative course design and access to skilled graduates. Here are just some of the stories from across the Alliance. UWE Bristol and Weston College pilot an innovative technical skills solution for Bristol Posted on July 16, 2021 The white paper sets out a vision for the future of skills across England. The resources both physical and human needed to deliver and respond to this challenge …

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  9. Work with an Alliance university

    Alliance universities specialise in working with industry and employers. They support businesses to thrive and grow through access to facilities, expertise and innovation. Their teaching empowers students with career-ready skills by working with employers on the design and delivery of courses. How can we help? Skills Alliance universities specialise in working with employers to meet skills needs. 1/3 of our courses are professionally accredited, …

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