A message of hope from the Government to end 2013
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 »
By Libby Hackett
uni_funding: a vision for higher education funding
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 »
Growing global graduates
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
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
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
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?
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?
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
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
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 »
