UA’s Submission to the OfS consultation on a new approach to regulating equality of opportunity in English Higher Education
See the full University Alliance consultation response here.
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Read more of: UA’s Submission to the OfS consultation on a new approach to regulating equality of opportunity in English Higher Education
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UA Speech: “Higher education and courses policy going forward”
Read more of: UA Speech: “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 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 […]
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University Alliance responds to Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement to overhaul the skills and apprenticeships system
Read more of: University Alliance responds to Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement to overhaul the skills and apprenticeships systemUniversity Alliance has responded to Leader of the Opposition Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement to overhaul the skills and apprenticeships system. Vanessa Wilson, CEO of the Alliance, said: “Alliance Universities lead the way in skills-focussed learning which benefits industry and our public services. We welcome the Labour Party’s proposals to devolve spending on adult education skills […]
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University leaders respond to Shadow Chancellor’s pledge to grow number of nurses
Read more of: University leaders respond to Shadow Chancellor’s pledge to grow number of nursesUniversity Alliance has responded to Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcement today regarding university places for medical and nursing students. Vanessa Wilson, CEO of the Alliance, said: “As the group of universities which collectively train the largest number of nurses in the UK, we are delighted that the Shadow Chancellor has recognised the need to significantly […]
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A vision for growth: University Alliance outlines six actions the government can take to drive growth through universities
Read more of: A vision for growth: University Alliance outlines six actions the government can take to drive growth through universitiesAs the new government settle in to their posts and prepare for a fiscal event on Friday (23 September), University Alliance have released A Vision for Growth. In it, the Alliance outline a vision for national and regional growth, fuelled by technical and professional universities. The document emphasises three areas of focus: delivering the skills […]
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University Alliance responds to the Office for Students’ NSS Phase 2 consultation
Read more of: University Alliance responds to the Office for Students’ NSS Phase 2 consultationSee the full consultation response here.
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University Alliance responds to the BEIS ‘Plan B’ announcement, on an alternative to Horizon Europe
Read more of: University Alliance responds to the BEIS ‘Plan B’ announcement, on an alternative to Horizon EuropeResponding to the BEIS announcement yesterday on a ‘Plan B’ alternative to Horizon Europe, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “University Alliance welcomes yesterday’s announcement from government which provides some assurance that plans are finally forming to ensure that researchers and universities alike are not facing a possible funding cliff edge at the end of the […]
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Under attack: it’s time universities responded seriously to the worsening threat of cybercrime
Read more of: Under attack: it’s time universities responded seriously to the worsening threat of cybercrimeThe cost of cyberattacks on UK universities is rising. Universities have suffered hard over the past year, with cybercriminals causing extensive disruption to phone, website, and IT systems, leaving institutions scrambling to get students on-campus again after a post-pandemic switch to hybrid learning. Others have suffered network outages lasting days after ransomware locked-up systems, creating […]
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University Alliance responds to the UKRI PGR New Deal consultation
Read more of: University Alliance responds to the UKRI PGR New Deal consultationSee the full University Alliance consultation response here.
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University Alliance responds to the Higher Education reform consultation
Read more of: University Alliance responds to the Higher Education reform consultationHigher Education funding is in need of radical reform: University Alliance responds to the Higher Education reform consultation University Alliance (UA), which represents the UK’s leading professional and technical universities, has today submitted its response to the Department for Education’s consultation on higher education reform. The representative group argues that despite the transformative potential of […]
