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  1. University Alliance responds to UCAS figures on Level 3 results day

    Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance said: “Good luck to everyone receiving their level 3 results today! It can be a day of many emotions – but students should feel assured that teachers, schools and universities are on hand for support, whatever their results. With an acceptance rate increase this year, the majority of which […]

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  2. New YouGov poll shows more than 8 in 10 support student loan forgiveness, grants or bursaries for students training to work in the NHS

    New public polling on UK higher education, commissioned by University Alliance and conducted by YouGov, has revealed that the public back increased financial support for students training to enter vital professions, including the NHS, teaching, social work and policing. It has found: An overwhelming 85% support the government providing loan forgiveness, grants or bursaries for students training to work in the NHS — […]

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  3. UA’s submission to the OfS’ call for evidence on regional access partnerships

    University Alliance has submitted its response to the Office for Students’ (OfS) call for evidence on regional access partnerships. As a mission group representing professional and technical universities with deep roots in their local communities, our members are committed to widening access to higher education and addressing regional disparities in educational opportunity. Our response draws […]

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  4. Shortlisted nominees announced for the Alliance Awards 2025

    We are delighted to announce the shortlisted nominees for this year’s Alliance Awards. Each of the nominees, whether an individual or team, has made a significant contribution to their university and local or global communities, going above and beyond to deliver substantial real-world impact. With brand new categories launched this year (including the Teaching Innovation […]

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  5. University Alliance and UCAS bust university myths as students sit final exams

    University Alliance, the group that represents professional and technical universities, has joined forces with UCAS to bust common myths about university. As young people across the UK finish their final exams and turn their attention to their next steps, the UniMythsBusted campaign is stepping up activity. UniMythsBusted is taking over UCAS’ social media channels with […]

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  6. University Alliance responds to the increase in OfS registration fees

    Responding to the 3.9% increase in registration fees from the Office for Students, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “Increased fees from the Office for Students smacks of a regulator living in a parallel universe to that of the sector it is regulating. At a time when everyone else is focused on tightening their belts, […]

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