University Alliance responds to OFS consultation
University Alliance have responded to the OFS consultation on the integrity and stability of the English higher education sector. View our response here, or by clicking on the image to the left.
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University Alliance gives evidence to Education Committee
Read more of: University Alliance gives evidence to Education CommitteeOn Monday 18 May, University Alliance was invited to give evidence to the Education Select Committee, as part of their inquiry into the impact of covid on education services. UA’s chair, Professor Debra Humphris, gave an overview of the work Alliance universities are doing to support students and staff during this crisis, including: Moving pastoral […]
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UA welcomes government support package
Read more of: UA welcomes government support packageIn response to today’s announcement from the UK government of a package of support for the higher education sector to address immediate and future challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis, University Alliance chair, and Vice Chancellor of the University of Brighton, Professor Debra Humphris said: “University Alliance very much welcomes the package of measures announced […]
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University Alliance supports UUK proposals to provide financial stability to the sector
Read more of: University Alliance supports UUK proposals to provide financial stability to the sectorUniversities UK have today announced a package of measures designed to ensure the higher education sector is able to overcome the financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The support will mean universities are able to play a central role in the national recovery efforts after the crisis. Responding to the announcement, Professor Debra Humphris, […]
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Statement on ensuring fair assessments in light of disruption caused by Coronavirus
Read more of: Statement on ensuring fair assessments in light of disruption caused by CoronavirusAlliance universities are working hard with staff and students’ unions to mitigate disruption and minimise stress and ensure fairness for learners during this period. This includes moving teaching online where possible, and reviewing the delivery of assessments and offering alternative arrangements where needed to ensure fairness in assessment. Commenting on the approaches being taken by […]
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How Alliance universities are contributing to the fight against Coronavirus
Read more of: How Alliance universities are contributing to the fight against CoronavirusAlliance universities are deeply committed to serving their communities and they stand ready to offer whatever support and service their communities, students and the government may need during these challenging times. We will be updating this page and the accompanying graphics with stories of how Alliance universities are contributing to the fight against Coronavirus and […]
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Joint statement on university admissions
Read more of: Joint statement on university admissionsAfter the Department for Education set out further details of how GCSE and A Level exam grades will be awarded this year, the heads of University Alliance, the Russell Group, GuildHE, and MillionPlus today put out a joint statement confirming that universities will do all they can to support students and ensure they can progress to […]
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Alliance Student Nurses Ready To Join The Fight Against Coronavirus
Read more of: Alliance Student Nurses Ready To Join The Fight Against CoronavirusThe Nursing and Midwifery Council have today announced regulatory and educational changes which will give student nurses across the country the opportunity to join the fight against the global pandemic of the Covid-19 virus. As the Government seeks to increase the capacity of the NHS workforce to deal with the crisis, University Alliance members have […]
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UA Comment on Budget’s Research Investment
Read more of: UA Comment on Budget’s Research InvestmentUA CEO Vanessa Wilson comments on the chancellors £22 billion research and development investment
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The importance of listening to businesses in developing degree apprenticeships
Read more of: The importance of listening to businesses in developing degree apprenticeshipsSince degree apprenticeships were introduced in 2015, Alliance universities across the country have embraced the opportunity to drive skills development and collaboration with businesses. We work with many businesses to co-create courses that teach the right calibre of expertise in the areas most important to them. For students, it’s a fantastic blend of academic theory […]
