Briefing Papers

Proposal for a Graduate Contribution Scheme in England

April 7, 2010

University Alliance proposes the reform of ‘top up fees’ in England to introduce a Graduate Contribution Scheme. These proposals build on the best features of the existing student finance system wh...

Briefing on shortfall in university places

March 8, 2010

Increase in applications and shortfall in university places The UCAS application figures for entry to Higher Education in 2010 show a 22.9% increase in applications from 2009 (UCAS data release [&h...

Briefing on University Alliance key policy areas

February 8, 2010

University Alliance represents 22 major, dynamic, business-like universities at the heart of the sector which deliver world-leading research with impact and are actively business-focussed. These un...

Future arrangements for quality assurance in England and Northern Ireland

February 8, 2010

University Alliance represents 22 major, dynamic, business-like universities at the heart of the sector which deliver world-leading research with impact and are actively business-focussed. These un...

Briefing on what Alliance universities are doing to help economic recovery and shaping the new economy

December 8, 2009

Suggestions for Opposition Day debate on the future of higher education 1 December 2009 What Alliance universities are doing to help graduates to find employment in a recession Developing graduate ...