University Alliance respond to OfS strategy consultation for 2025-2030
University Alliance have submitted their response to the Office for Students strategy consultation for the years 2025 – 2030.
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Apprentices of the Alliance
Read more of: Apprentices of the AllianceAlliance universities are some of the foremost providers of degree apprenticeships, with apprentices studying everything from Nursing, to Quantity Surveying, to Automotive Engineering all the way to Digital Design. This National Apprenticeships Week we’re showcasing some inspiring degree apprentices from across our membership, highlighting how their courses have shaped their learning and future careers. Abigail, […]
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Barriers must be removed for degree apprenticeships to meet NHS workforce targets, new report says
Read more of: Barriers must be removed for degree apprenticeships to meet NHS workforce targets, new report saysA new report has identified several significant barriers to the expansion of degree apprenticeship routes to deliver the workforce targets as set out in the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan. To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, University Alliance (UA) and the University of Derby has today (Monday 10 February) published a comprehensive report that explores the […]
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The Future of Work Starts Here: Studio KT1’s Innovation Journey
Read more of: The Future of Work Starts Here: Studio KT1’s Innovation JourneyWhat started as a small university-funded initiative in 2019 has now delivered over 120 projects and collaborated with industry giants like BBC, Unilever, Matt Collishaw, Canary Wharf, Wates and Mozilla. Studio KT1 was meant to last three years, but it thrived during a global pandemic, launched an award-winning pop-up, and became a profitable, student-powered creative […]
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A look back on 2024
Read more of: A look back on 2024“As the end of another busy year approaches, the time is right to take stock and reflect on the last 12 months. A lot has changed: this time last December, we had a different government, different tuition and maintenance loan levels and a slightly different set of challenges. Whilst the challenges we face have evolved […]
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University Alliance responds in support of #ProtectStudentChoice to government decisions in level 3 ‘rapid review’
Read more of: University Alliance responds in support of #ProtectStudentChoice to government decisions in level 3 ‘rapid review’Following the results of the government’s ‘rapid review’ of level 3 qualifications, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “The Protect Student Choice campaign have again succeeded in championing the importance of BTECs: 13 of the AGQs they identified as essential have been saved from defunding in the rapid review of level 3 qualifications. We are […]
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Employers raise the alarm over plans to cut funding for the highest-level apprenticeships
Read more of: Employers raise the alarm over plans to cut funding for the highest-level apprenticeshipsA 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 NHS Trusts, 29 local authorities and sector representative […]
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University Alliance submits proposals to the 10 Year Health Plan
Read more of: University Alliance submits proposals to the 10 Year Health PlanUniversity Alliance has made a submission to the ‘Change NHS: help build a health service fit for the future’ consultation, as part of a national conversation to develop the 10 Year Health Plan for England. UA’s policy proposals include: Read UA’s full submission here.
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University Alliance’s submission on improving the curriculum and assessment system
Read more of: University Alliance’s submission on improving the curriculum and assessment systemUniversity Alliance has made a submission to the DfE’s call for evidence on improving the curriculum and assessment system, ahead of the Curriculum and Assessment Review. Read UA’s submission here.
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University Alliance responds to the Government’s announcement on tuition fees and student maintenance
Read more of: University Alliance responds to the Government’s announcement on tuition fees and student maintenanceUniversity Alliance has responded to the Secretary of State for Education’s announcement today (4 November) that tuition fees and the amount of student maintenance loan available would be increased in line with inflation. Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance, said: “As University Alliance, representing professional and technical universities, we welcome this commitment to the financial […]
