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Harnessing the power of university-sponsored Multi Academy Trust partnerships
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, P...

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

Sexual consent education at Oxford Brookes University
Rachel is also project manager for the Sexual Consent Education project the University. University Alliance recently held a seminar for members to share institutional approaches to policies and pra...

High tech facilities at Alliance universities are helping to power the NHS
University Alliance institutions are at the forefront of training the UK’s future health and social care workforce, training 25% of all nursing and midwifery students and 18% of all social [&...

UA institutions play important role in action against climate change
Some of the world’s most influential leaders are convening in Cornwall this weekend for the G7 summit, with discussions on combatting the climate crisis high on their agendas. With this [&hel...

How volunteering for the NHS helped me become a pandemic-resilient PGR (and introduced me to the Queen!)
As a doctoral researcher, I found myself in a lonely place at the beginning of the pandemic, wallowing in self-pity about the impact the pandemic was having on my research, […]

Creative arts subjects vital for supporting UK innovation and economy
As University Alliance member Kingston University today releases their #FutureSkillsLeagueTable campaign, which champions the importance of creative skills for employers and warns against the under...

Partnerships with employers: how Alliance institutions are readying graduates for the job market
Alliance universities work hand-in-glove with globally-renowned employers across the country to ensure our graduates leave with skills that allow them to step seamlessly into working life. As part ...

Winner of the Integrity Award at Alliance Awards 2020 recounts her award-winning work
Written by Lorraine Slater, Research Student Officer (Recruitment and Researcher Development), The Doctoral College, University of Brighton Lorraine has been with the University of Brighton’s Docto...

With the right support, universities can help power an economic, social and cultural recovery
First published in Public Sector Focus on 28th April 2021. Written by University Alliance Chair, Professor Debra Humphris. The nation’s universities have played a vital role on the frontline and [...