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University Alliance responds to government confirmation of student return from 17th May

May 10, 2021

Responding to today’s (10th May 2021) confirmation from government that Higher Education students can return to in-person teaching from 17th May, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “The n...

“Universities can help drive academic diversity in the media” says panel of experts

April 28, 2021

Media training, peer-to-peer networks and greater support from universities will all encourage more academics, particularly from diverse backgrounds, to engage with the press, which in turn will en...

Universities take action to increase academic diversity in the media  

April 27, 2021

Alliance Universities will double the number of academics participating in media opportunities over the next 3 years, according to targets set by a new campaign launched today. The ‘driving academi...

University Alliance open nominations for their Alliance Awards 2021 event

April 26, 2021

We have opened the nominations for our #AllianceAwards21 event this year, looking to celebrate the hard work and dedication of those working within our member institutions. Now in it’s second...

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University Alliance responds to today’s update in government guidance for student returns to campus

April 13, 2021

Responding to today’s (13/04/2021) update in government guidance for the return of Higher Education students to campus, now to be from 17th May, CEO of University Alliance Vanessa Wilson said: [&he...

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Remaining students must be allowed to return to higher education

April 5, 2021

Responding to the Prime Minister’s latest announcement on the lifting of lockdown, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “On behalf of our member students and staff we are disappointed...

Alliance universities set to play a vital role in the UK’s recovery from the pandemic

March 31, 2021

The 12 universities that make up the University Alliance group will help power a national economic, social and cultural recovery from COVID-19, according to a new campaign launched today. These [&h...

Three QAA bids won by consortia made up of University Alliance and DTA members

March 30, 2021

In the recent QAA call for expressions of interest to lead Collaborative Enhancement Partnership Projects, 3 out of the 13 successful bids were from consortia made up of University Alliance […]

University and Student Union leaders call for a return to campus

March 29, 2021

More than 40 University Chancellors, Chairs of governing bodies, Vice-Chancellors and Student Union presidents from the University Alliance have joined together to call on the Prime Minister to per...

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Government must allow all remaining Higher Education students to return

March 26, 2021

Responding to calls for the Government to allow remaining Higher Education students to return to campus on 12th April, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “We support the call for […]