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  1. University Alliance responds to proposed pause to REF 2029

    Responding to Minister Vallance’s announcement today on the three-month pause to REF 2029, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “Shortening the REF runway at this stage presents real challenges for the sector and this ‘pause’ should be as short as possible. The Autumn 2028 submission deadline might appear at a comfortable distance, but within institutions […]

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  2. University Alliance responds to UCAS figures on Level 3 results day

    Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance said: “Good luck to everyone receiving their level 3 results today! It can be a day of many emotions – but students should feel assured that teachers, schools and universities are on hand for support, whatever their results. With an acceptance rate increase this year, the majority of which […]

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  3. New YouGov poll shows more than 8 in 10 support student loan forgiveness, grants or bursaries for students training to work in the NHS

    New public polling on UK higher education, commissioned by University Alliance and conducted by YouGov, has revealed that the public back increased financial support for students training to enter vital professions, including the NHS, teaching, social work and policing. It has found: An overwhelming 85% support the government providing loan forgiveness, grants or bursaries for students training to work in the NHS — […]

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  4. University Alliance’s response to the Graduate Guarantee for newly qualified nurses and midwives

    Vanessa Wilson, Chief Executive of University Alliance, said: “We welcome the Government’s Graduate Guarantee, which will support many newly qualified nurses and midwives graduating from Alliance universities to transition smoothly from education into employment into NHS roles. We hope this initiative is followed by long-term investment in training, increases in placement capacity and financial assistance, […]

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  5. University Alliance is supporting the HE Transformation Expo

    On 19th & 20th November 2025, University Alliance will be attending the Higher Education Transformation Expo at the NEC in Birmingham as a strategic partner of the show. The HE Transformation Expo has been designed around the needs of senior leadership teams across higher education. It will support leaders working to drive resilience through long […]

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