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AUGAR: Our CEO Vanessa Wilson Sets Out Her Initial Thoughts
So it’s finally landed. And landed very heavily at 200-plus pages and 50 recommendations. Philip Augar and his panel has done exactly what ministers asked for – a serious, detailed […]

Made At Uni- The Nation’s Lifesavers
Today, Universities UK launches its second phase of the successful ‘Made at Uni’ campaign. The University Alliance is once again incredibly proud to support this initiative. The focus of this [&hel...

Bringing Researchers Together: The DTA Spring School
The UA Communications Officer reflects on the first ever DTA Spring School. Read more »

Stronger Together: Building A University Alliance For The Future
Writing for wonkhe.com, our CEO Vanessa Wilson outlines how universities must stand together to respond to the challenges facing the higher education sector – and what this means for Universi...

We’re failing students unless closing the attainment gap is a priority
Today sees the publication of a joint report by Universities UK and the National Union of Students into a critical issue affecting the higher education sector – the attainment gap […]

Nottingham Trent University to Lead National Social Mobility Research Centre
How can universities best break down barriers to social mobility? That’s what Nottingham Trent University researchers will set out to answer as part of the new national evidence and impact […]

TEF Submission- Public Statement
University Alliance has published its full response to the Independent Review of the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) calls for views – which closed in February. The R...
Our New Chief Executive Vanessa Wilson
We are delighted Vanessa Wilson has started as the new CEO of University Alliance. Vanessa joins us from her previous role as Director of Commercial and Communications at UK Sport, […]

Teesside University hailed for ‘outstanding’ apprenticeship provision
Teesside University is setting the quality benchmark for apprenticeships having been among the first higher education institutions in the country to have its provision subject to full inspection by...
Coventry University leads £20m global research hub aiming to harness benefits of South-South migration
Coventry University will lead a £20 million global research hub announced by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) today as part an ambitious new approach – funded through UKRI’s Global Challenges [&he...