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Lifelong Learning – is it worth the hard yards?

May 16, 2023 | by Professor Mark Simpson

The introduction of a workable approach to lifelong learning has been anticipated by the sector for many years. So, should the sector be rejoicing in the wake of a new […]

Dr Denise Baker

Four reasons why Universities should be at the heart of the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan

March 22, 2023 | by Dr Denise Baker

Dr Denise Baker, Chair of the Deans of Health Network at University Alliance, comments on how universities can help the Government and the NHS deliver the health and social care […]

In conversation with business leaders: here’s what SMEs like mine need from the Chancellor

March 13, 2023 | by Deborah O'Donovan

Tell us about your business, and how you began developing it. After 20 years working in executive search and interim management in London and Asia, I’d reached a stage where […]

Season's Greeting from everyone at University Alliance

University Alliance’s 2022 in review

December 23, 2022 | by Thomas Creese

In the year of five Education Secretaries, it’s fair to say it’s been an eventful year within the Higher Education Sector! It’s certainly been an eventful year for UA and […]

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#WeAreInternational blog: Sadaf Akbari

November 16, 2022 | by Thomas Creese

Sadaf’s prize-winning innovative tissue engineering research An international PhD student at Kingston University whose research could help address the global organ donor shortage took home the top ...

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#WeAreInternational blog: Faustina Edward

November 16, 2022 | by Thomas Creese

Faustina helps prepare students for the world of work in new Centre for Graduate Success role An international student who graduated with a law degree from Kingston University two years […]

Rabia Khan

#WeAreInternational blog: Rabia Khan

November 15, 2022 | by Thomas Creese

Rabia’s studies in public health led her to advise the government on its Covid response Rabia balanced her Master’s in Public Health at the University of Derby with looking after […]

Fatima, a graduate student at the University of South Wales

#WeAreInternational blog: Fatima Muktar

November 15, 2022 | by Thomas Creese

Fatima is designing an effective waste management intervention model Fatima Muktar is a full-time doctoral candidate at the University of South Wales (USW) and a member of the Advanced Materials [&...

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#WeAreInternational blog: Blessing Adeleke

November 14, 2022 | by Thomas Creese

Blessing is researching sustainable soil-based alternatives to cement A Civil Engineering graduate from Nigeria, Blessing Adeleke investigated the use of magnesium oxide (MgO) waste, and other indu...

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UA Speech: “Higher education and courses policy going forward”

November 11, 2022 | by Thomas Creese

This is an edited version of a speech our CEO Vanessa Wilson delivered to the Westminster Higher Education Forum on 7th November 2022. She spoke about the future of course […]