News Releases

University Alliance calls to reintroduce two year post-study work visas

April 2, 2014

In response to HEFCE’s analysis of international student entrants, Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance said: “This is further evidence that we are losing international students to...

Decision to lift the cap on ambition has been vindicated

January 31, 2014

In response to UCAS’s release of applicant statistics and analysis for the 2014 cycle, Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance said: “The Government’s decision to lift the cap on [&he...

Our response to HEFCE's young participation report

October 24, 2013

University Alliance respond to ‘Trends in young participation in higher education’, published by HEFCE which shows how higher education participation has changed over time and by region. Libby Hack...

University Alliance calls for a re-think on university funding

October 3, 2013

University Alliance today responds to HEPI’s report on the impact on demand of the Government’s reforms of higher education. Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance, said: “This...

Teaching higher skills essential for UK prosperity

July 31, 2013 | by Van Le

University Alliance has responded to today’s CBI publication ‘Tomorrow’s growth: New routes to higher skills’. Professor Steve West, Chair of University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of the UWE, sai...

UA Vice-Chancellor to join BIS Board

July 30, 2013

We respond to today’s (30 July) announcement that Professor Wendy Purcell, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Plymouth University, has been appointed as the higher education representative on t...

Our response to the International Education Strategy

July 29, 2013

In response to today’s (Monday 29 July) International Education Strategy, Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance, said: “As the second most popular destination for internationa...

University Alliance respond to Spending Review

June 26, 2013

In response to today’s Spending Review Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance, said: “We strongly support the government’s position that investment in higher education and science is...

University remains a smart choice for individuals

June 25, 2013

Responding to the launch of the OECD Education at a Glance 2013 report, Libby Hackett Chief Executive of University Alliance said: “Education at a Glance 2013, the latest OECD report, […]

Our future prosperity is at risk without major reform of HE funding system

June 6, 2013

For immediate release University Alliance are today (6 June) announcing plans to look at fundamental reform of the higher education funding system in order to meet the future needs of […]