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Consider all options, UA tells students still seeking places

August 15, 2019

As students receive their A-level results, University Alliance encourages those yet to confirm their place to explore the full range of institutions available. Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University All...

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As PM shores-up EU funding, UA warns it must not just fall to the “usual suspects”

August 9, 2019

UA CEO Vanessa Wilson says future allocation of replacement European funding must invest in full diversity of sector. Read more »

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Jo Johnson MP Appointed as Minister of State

July 25, 2019

University Alliance welcomes newly appointed Minister of State, Jo Johnson, back to his post. Read more »

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The Future of Clearing

July 24, 2019

Penny Sweasey, Manager of University Alliance’s Teaching Excellence Alliance, speaks to University Business Magazine on the current clearing process. Read more »

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University Fees Frozen Yet Again

July 23, 2019

University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson responds to today’s announcement that University Fees will again be frozen for the year 2020/21. Read more »

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University Alliance and sector partners call for reform of the student visa system

July 18, 2019

University Alliance has contributed to a UUK report on the tier 4 student visa system, out today.  Read more »

UUK Highlights the Role of Degree Apprenticeships

July 15, 2019

University Alliance colleagues comment on the Universities UK report on degree apprenticeships. Read more »

Augar Review Risks Reinforcing Snobbery About Who Should Go to University

July 11, 2019

University Alliance CEO, Vanessa Wilson, writes in Research Fortnight on her concerns around the Augar Review. Read more »

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University Alliance responds to Sir Adrian Smith Review call for evidence

June 19, 2019

Professor Sir Adrian Smith has been commissioned by the government to provide independent advice on the design of future UK funding schemes for international collaboration, innovation and research....

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University Alliance responds to review of post-16 level 3 and below qualifications

June 19, 2019

University Alliance has responded to the first stage of the government’s review of post-16 level 3 and below qualifications. Read more »