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Mind the gap report – University of Lincoln case study
University of Lincoln – strategic collaboration with employers to develop new Schools in STEM subjects The University of Lincoln developed new Schools in the STEM fields of Engineering, Pharm...

Mind the gap report – Aston University case study
Aston University – strategic partnership with Capgemini to offer an online Degree Apprenticeship programme in the IT sector Aston University developed a strategic partnership with the IT ser...

Mind the gap report – Coventry University case study
Coventry University – Partnership with Unipart Manufacturing Group to develop the Institute for Advanced manufacturing and Engineering (AME) AME is a large scale collaboration between Coventr...

Kingston University’s Big Read
Students starting an undergraduate or masters degree at Kingston University this year were all sent a special copy of About a Boy by Nick Hornby. Starting university can be a […]

Being innovative about the future of innovation funding
Last month, the Conservative Government launched its “Productivity Plan” – an ambitious document which aims ‘to reverse the long-term productivity problem and secure rising living standards and a b...

Guardian HE Network: It’s foolish to argue that we don’t need so many graduates in the UK
Our chair Professor Steve West, Vice-Chancellor of UWE Bristol, has responded to the CIPD report that claims the number of people graduating from university now vastly outweighs the number of high-...

Closing speech at UA Summit 2015: Building on our Strengths
Our Chair, Professor Steve West, Vice-Chancellor of UWE Bristol, gave the closing speech at University Alliance summit 2015. He talked about how our universities can work together and build on [&h...

Opening remarks to UA Summit 2015: Anticipation. Disruption. Excellence
Professor Julie Lydon OBE, Vice-Chancellor of University of South Wales, gave an inspirational speech to welcome delegates to the University Summit 2015 – Anticipation. Disruption. Excellence...

Concordat for Engaging the Public with Research
University Alliance signed up to the Concordat for Engaging the Public with Research in 2013. The Concordat for Engaging the Public with Research outlines the expectations and responsibilities of ...

You say you want a revolution…
…well, we probably do all want to change the world. And in powertrain engineering, change is happening at an unprecedented rate. Driven by both legislation and consumer demand, vehicle and [&hell...