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By Naomi Weir

Naomi joined University Alliance in 2010 and is the policy lead for Employability and Enterprise. Her particular areas of interest include the role of Higher Education in social change, the economic and social role of universities within their regions and the effects of structural changes in labour markets.

Universities should be partners in shaping the levelling up agenda, says University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson

7 Jan 2022 in Blog

As a key government priority, the levelling up agenda continues to be reflected in ministerial engagements. Areas that are being targeted for ‘levelling up’ are consistently prioritised for ministerial visits. […] Read More »

2021 at University Alliance: the year in review

21 Dec 2021 in Blog

Written by University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson Well…it’s been quite a year. The challenges we have faced as a sector, as a country, and indeed globally, are well trodden territory. […] Read More »

COP26 needs to address air quality as well as climate change

1 Nov 2021 in Blog

First published in Air Quality News on 29th October 2021 Dr Jo Barnes, Senior Research Fellow at UWE Bristol explains why COP26 must address air quality as well as climate […] Read More »

How supermarkets can engage consumers to think more about household food waste

28 Oct 2021 in Blog Uncategorized

First published in The Grocer New research shows how shoppers can be educated to think more about food and prevent waste, says Dr Cathrine Jansson-Boyd, associate professor in consumer psychology […] Read More »

DTA Summer School 2021 – coming together to explore interdisciplinarity

2 Sep 2021 in Blog

University Alliance’s Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA) delivers structured PhD training opportunities to attract and nurture research talent across Alliance universities and partner institutions. Annual Summer Schools... Read More »

We must support the diversification of academia’s media face

30 Aug 2021 in Blog

(Originally printed in Times Higher Education on 22nd August 2021) An initiative by the University Alliance to offer training and support to BAME scholars is an important step in the […] Read More »

Alliance universities are fulfilling a civic role within their communities

27 Aug 2021 in Blog

University Alliance institutions are supporting their local communities through encouraging volunteering, bolstering social enterprises and designing projects to help local people. Our universities’ deep roots ... Read More »

Powering the UK's future

Alliance universities play key role in regeneration and investment in local communities

20 Aug 2021 in Blog

Alliance universities have a deep roots in their local communities, stretching back hundreds of years, with strong links to local industry, businesses and cultural institutions. Their anchor status in the […] Read More »

Harnessing the power of university-sponsored Multi Academy Trust partnerships

18 Aug 2021 in Blog

This blog was written by: Professor Debra Humphris, Chair of University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor, University of Brighton; Dr John Smith, Chief Executive of Brighton Academies Trust; Ian Dunn, Provost, Coventry [&h... Read More »

Addressing a lost opportunity in the NHS workforce crisis: higher education’s future role in clinical placement management

5 Aug 2021 in Blog

This blog first appeared in HEPI on 3 August 2021 The National Health Service is enjoying a unique moment in its 73 year-old history as its value is brought into sharp […] Read More »