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  1. University Alliance responds to the Autumn Statement

    November 22, 2023

    …ne the detail around additional investment in apprenticeships: we know the degree apprenticeships our members deliver in partnership with employers like Rolls Royce have had a significant impact for employers, students and local economies.” On the UK’s ‘world-leading’ universities “We are delighted to hear the Chancellor so vocally champion the UK’s world leading universities. The diverse strength of our higher education system is one of our count…

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  2. The missing piece of Sunak’s puzzle? Degree apprentices

    July 9, 2020

    …er for the benefit of individuals, employers and the economy. The value of degree apprenticeships However, we risk missing a key piece of the puzzle in degree apprenticeships, which have been noticeably absent from the coverage of the prime minister’s commitment and were not specifically mentioned in today’s summer statement. Degree apprenticeships are a vital rung on the ladder of opportunity. We consistently hear from parents and young people th…

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  3. UUK Highlights the Role of Degree Apprenticeships

    July 15, 2019

    …ow the courses are actually structured. This report recommends making more Degree Apprenticeships available and campaigning to raise awareness of the fantastic opportunities they offer. University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said “Degree apprenticeships are an absolute win-win for students and employers. Students are able to earn while they learn and employers gain a workforce with the exact skills they need. Alliance universities have been trail…

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  4. University Alliance responds to OfS announcement on degree apprenticeships development fund

    March 30, 2023

    …of the 2023-24 Higher Education Strategic Priorities Grant. Wilson said: “Degree apprenticeships are increasingly one of the most popular and competitive higher education options, and rightly so. They offer people of all ages the opportunity to get a fee-free degree level qualification, earn while they learn, and set themselves up for an exciting career. For employers, they help deliver the highly skilled people they need. To meet the rising dema…

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  5. University Alliance responds to UCAS and the Sutton Trust’s report on apprenticeships

    July 6, 2023

    …apprenticeships have long known: there are not enough apprenticeships, and degree apprenticeships in particular, to meet demand, and apprenticeships are not generally well understood. There is clearly strong demand from students and the government to grow the number and diversity of apprenticeships on offer. Just last week, apprenticeships were heralded as the solution to the NHS’s workforce challenges. To really scale up apprenticeships though, t…

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  6. Eight Alliance Universities awarded funding to expand degree apprenticeships

    January 17, 2024

    …employers, this sort of investment will be essential in widening access to degree apprenticeships.” Eight University members have received allocations to expand their degree apprenticeships offer: Anglia Ruskin University, Leeds Beckett University, Middlesex University, Teesside University, the University of West London, University of Derby, University of Hertfordshire and UWE Bristol. The new funding will allow alliance universities to expand the…

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  7. University Alliance responds to the publication of the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan

    June 30, 2023

    …ty rates lower if nurses are educated to at least degree level. Higher and degree apprenticeships are delivered by universities in partnership with the NHS and they are a high-quality option for upskilling the existing workforce, as well as bringing in new talent. However, there are challenges in delivering them because they are costly and highly bureaucratic. If apprenticeships are to be one of the solutions to the NHS workforce crisis, the Gover…

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  8. University Alliance responds to Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement to overhaul the skills and apprenticeships system

    September 28, 2022

    …“It has been clear for some time that reforms to the apprenticeships levy are needed. We hope that the creation of a ‘growth and skills levy’ will give employers the flexibility they need, while ensuring that the hugely popular degree apprenticeships offer is supported to grow. To really turbo-charge degree apprenticeships, regulatory reform will also be necessary. We stand ready to support the Labour party as they continue to shape their skills…

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  9. University Alliance Backs Joint Commitment on Degree Classifications

    May 20, 2019

    …transparently and decisively to protect public confidence in the value of degrees. “We need to continue to address tough, legitimate questions about how degrees are awarded and ensure universities’ academic integrity and students’ hard work is not called into question. “This statement of intent is a practical way forward and represents a coordinated approach and commitment across the UK.” Professor Steve West, Vice-Chancellor of the University of…

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  10. Explainer: international students at Alliance universities

    March 28, 2024

    …s. All postgraduate international students will already have undergraduate degrees, and many will have previous postgraduate degrees as well. Case studies After completing a bachelor’s degree in his home country of Nigeria, Husseini Musa practiced professionally as a Quantity Surveyor for close to a decade, where he gained practical experience in the field of construction. He wanted to enhance his expertise further, and applied to the MSc Construc…

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