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University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson speaks at Westminster Higher Education Forum (WHEF)

February 26, 2021

On Friday 26 February, Vanessa Wilson spoke at the Westminster Higher Education Forum, which was themed around the following topic: ‘Delivering higher education during the pandemic – learning...

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University Alliance responds to school exams grading announcement

February 25, 2021

Responding to the announcement that this year’s A-levels, including Vocational Technical Qualifications, will be based on teacher assessments, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said:  “Today’s...

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University Alliance response to government roadmap announcement

February 22, 2021

The UK government have today released their roadmap for easing lockdown restrictions in England. Responding to the news that all students on practical and practice-based courses can return from 8 [...

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University Alliance responds to UCAS January 2021 deadline data

February 18, 2021

Responding to the latest release of undergraduate application data by UCAS today (18TH February 2021), University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “The latest figures from UCAS show a promising tr...

University Alliance Chair launches LGBTQ+ network for postgraduate researchers with ‘in conversation with’ talk.

February 16, 2021

University Alliance (UA) have this week launched a new network for LGBTQ+ postgraduate researchers (PGR’s) studying as part of UA’s Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA) programme. The group aims to bri...

University Alliance showcases members’ work for National Apprenticeships Week

February 8, 2021

To mark National Apprenticeships Week, University Alliance are showcasing the courses, stories and impact of our member’s apprenticeship opportunities. Check out our dedicated page to find ou...

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UA responds to Government announcement of further hardship funding

February 2, 2021

Responding to the announcement from the Government of additional funding being made available to support students facing hardship, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “Many students are ex...

UA submission to Ofqual & DfE consultations on summer 2021 grades

February 1, 2021

University Alliance welcome the opportunity to make a brief submission to the Ofqual and DfE consultations on arrangements for awarding grades for GCSE, AS and A levels and awarding arrangements [&...

University Alliance response to the Review of post-16 qualifications at level 3 in England second stage consultation

January 31, 2021

University Alliance has responded on behalf of our members to DFE’s Review of post-16 qualifications at level 3. Our response can be found here, and summarised as: Alliance universities are [...

University Alliance submission to OFS quality and standards consultation

January 26, 2021

UA response to OfS quality proposals University Alliance has submitted evidence to the OfS consultation on regulating equality and standards in higher education. In principle we are supportive of m...