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By Libby Hackett

In 2009, Libby Hackett (née Aston) was appointed as the first Chief Executive of University Alliance – representing 22 universities at the heart of the higher education sector to Government, Whitehall and the media.

A message of hope from the Government to end 2013

20 Dec 2013 in Blog

2013 was set to be defined as a year of tightening belts, efficiencies and tougher market pressures as austerity started to pinch; and then came the Autumn Statement. An historic […] Read More »

Focusing on the Future

uni_funding: a vision for higher education funding

6 Jun 2013 in Blog

We need to rethink how we fund higher education The world is changing fast: how we work; create, share and receive knowledge; deliver value; and connect to people around the […] Read More »

Focusing on the Future

Growing global graduates

28 Feb 2013 in Blog

Graduate careers are under the spotlight like never before. Students recognise the value of higher education in improving their employability. Students want to ensure their degree and time at university […] Read More »

A time to pause and reflect

14 Dec 2012 in Blog

A year ending is always a good opportunity to pause and reflect. For University Alliance 2012 has been our busiest and most active year yet, helping our universities to steer […] Read More »

Cabinet reshuffle: continuity at a time of great change

6 Sep 2012 in Blog In the News News & Media

Writing in the Guardian Higher Education Network blog, Libby Hackett writes about the welcome news that David Willetts is to stay on as university minister. A cabinet reshuffle can always be counted on to […] Read More »

We need more graduates if we’re really serious about growth

27 Mar 2012 in Blog

The belief that there are too many graduates in the UK persists in the minds of many. It is a popular perception that higher education has expanded too quickly and […] Read More »

Open Doors: universities open for business?

1 Mar 2012 in Blog

Today we are launching Open Doors, a campaign to encourage more businesses to experience the benefits of collaborating with their local university. As part of this we have launched a […] Read More »

What does 2012 hold for HE policy?

9 Jan 2012 in Blog

Despite turbulent economic times in 2012, there is a bigger global picture that will have a greater impact on the future of higher education: the rapid acceleration of new technology, […] Read More »

Tough times call for joined-up thinking

28 Nov 2011 in Blog

The Chancellor faces a huge challenge in tomorrow’s Autumn Statement. One of the critical areas he will need to address is the short-term crisis of soaring youth unemployment whilst at […] Read More »

New thinking about the future of HE

23 May 2011 in Blog

I was pleased to attend the launch of Pearson’s Blue Skies: new thinking about the future of higher education this morning. The publication has brought together a diverse range of […] Read More »

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