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  1. University Alliance’s response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report

    November 6, 2025

    Speaking in response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said:   “The Curriculum and Assessment Review marks a pivotal moment for education. What happens in classrooms shapes lives. We have a chance to redefine what learning means and that chance must not be wasted. University Alliance believes the school system must help every student succeed and find fulfilment.  Restoring value to creati…

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  2. University Alliance responds to the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper

    October 21, 2025

    Responding to the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “Having long called for a joined-up vision and strategy for the future of post-16 education and skills, we welcome the government’s white paper. It sets a helpful trajectory for further and higher education, with a much-needed focus on the value of high-level skills.  Whilst there are many policies in the paper which will empower universities …

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  3. University Alliance welcomes additional teacher training capacity

    June 13, 2025

    University Alliance has responded to the government’s provisional accreditation of an additional twelve teacher training providers. Responding to the announcement, Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance, said: I’m delighted that the government has granted twelve additional providers provisional accreditation to deliver teacher training from September. I’m particularly pleased that the list of provisionally accredited providers includes two Un…

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  4. 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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  5. Pandemic adaptations can improve inclusive assessment practices today: UA network releases report

    November 7, 2023

    The University Alliance Teaching & Learning network have released their report: What works? Supporting student progression and attainment through sustainable inclusive assessment practices. Seven institutions from the network, led by Teesside University, carried out the research project to identify which inclusive assessment policies and practices implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic could be applied in a post-pandemic world. During the pande…

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  6. Professional and technical universities come top for student experience

    September 28, 2023

    Responding to the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) results which have been publicly released today (28 September 2023), University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “As University Alliance we are immensely proud of the fantastic and innovative teaching at Alliance universities, which today’s published Teaching Excellence Framework results attest to. Currently, over a third (36%) of all Alliance universities in England are ranked gold for teach…

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  7. University Alliance responds to the DfE’s publication of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) consultation response

    March 7, 2023

    Responding to the Department for Education’s publication of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) consultation response Vanessa Wilson, CEO at University Alliance said: “Alliance universities are already ahead of the curve in developing and delivering innovative training and education solutions that enable people to upskill and reskill throughout their lifetime. The introduction of a Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) will open more opportunit…

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  8. University Alliance responds to the Lifelong Learning Bill

    February 2, 2023

    Commenting on the publication of the Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill, Vanessa Wilson, University Alliance CEO, said: “Alliance universities are already ahead of the curve in developing innovative training and education offers that enable people to upskill and reskill throughout their lifetime. The introduction of a Lifelong Loan Entitlement will open more opportunities up to more people, and we welcome it wholeheartedly. We a…

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  9. UA Speech: “Higher education and courses policy going forward”

    November 11, 2022

    This is an edited version of a speech our CEO Vanessa Wilson delivered to the Westminster Higher Education Forum on 7th November 2022. She spoke about the future of course provision, growth and quality going forward and priorities for regulation in this area. “Higher education and courses policy going forward” This is an edited version of a speech our CEO Vanessa Wilson delivered to the Westminster Higher Education Forum on 7th November 2022. She…

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  10. University Alliance responds to A level results announcement

    August 10, 2021

    University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson responds to the news that record numbers of students are set to take a place at university, and encourages learners to consider the full range of institutions available through clearing. “A huge congratulations to everyone receiving their results today. Students should rightfully be proud of their hard work and achievements in these most extraordinary and challenging times. “We are delighted to see further i…

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