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  1. University Alliance responds to the DfE’s Lifelong Learning Entitlement updates

    July 9, 2025

    In response to the Department for Education’s updated publications regarding the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE), Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance said:  “University Alliance’s member universities are passionate advocates for lifelong learning, flexible teaching, and aligning courses with local skills needs. We welcome the government’s renewed commitment to the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) and its […]

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  2. UA reacts to the NHS Ten Year Health Plan

    July 3, 2025

    In reaction to the NHS Ten Year Health Plan, Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance said: “The government’s NHS Ten Year Heath Plan represents a significant stride forward in meeting the country’s evolving healthcare needs. “It’s encouraging to see recognition that nurses and allied health professionals must be highly trained. Unfortunately, this is at odds with […]

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  3. Shortlisted nominees announced for the Alliance Awards 2025

    June 30, 2025

    We are delighted to announce the shortlisted nominees for this year’s Alliance Awards. Each of the nominees, whether an individual or team, has made a significant contribution to their university and local or global communities, going above and beyond to deliver substantial real-world impact. With brand new categories launched this year (including the Teaching Innovation […]

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  4. University Alliance and UCAS bust university myths as students sit final exams

    June 24, 2025

    University Alliance, the group that represents professional and technical universities, has joined forces with UCAS to bust common myths about university. As young people across the UK finish their final exams and turn their attention to their next steps, the UniMythsBusted campaign is stepping up activity. UniMythsBusted is taking over UCAS’ social media channels with […]

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  5. University Alliance responds to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy

    June 23, 2025

    Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance has commented in response to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, published today (Monday 23 June)  “We welcome the publication of the government’s much anticipated and needed industrial strategy, which rightly emphasises skills, innovation and the university sector’s critical role in the UK’s growth prospects. As anchor institutions across our nations […]

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  6. Chair of UA’s R&I Network recognised in King’s Birthday Honours 

    June 16, 2025

     Professor Andrew Westby has been made an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours.  As Chair of University Alliance’s Research and Innovation Network and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange at the University of Greenwich, Andrew’s OBE has been awarded in recognition of his services to research in food security and his leadership of the […]

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  7. University Alliance welcomes additional teacher training capacity

    June 13, 2025

    University Alliance has responded to the government’s provisional accreditation of an additional twelve teacher training providers. Responding to the announcement, Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance, said: I’m delighted that the government has granted twelve additional providers provisional accreditation to deliver teacher training from September. I’m particularly pleased that the list of provisionally accredited providers […]

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  8. University Alliance responds to the Spending Review 2025

    June 11, 2025

    Responding to announcements set out in the government’s June 2025 Spending Review, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “I’m really pleased that the Chancellor has recognised the clear links between innovation and growth in this spending review. The £86 billion R&D funding package is a welcome endorsement of our research and university sector, and we […]

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  9. University Alliance responds to the increase in OfS registration fees

    June 3, 2025

    Responding to the 3.9% increase in registration fees from the Office for Students, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “Increased fees from the Office for Students smacks of a regulator living in a parallel universe to that of the sector it is regulating. At a time when everyone else is focused on tightening their belts, […]

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  10. University Alliance responds to DfE’s Level 7 apprenticeships funding announcement

    May 28, 2025

    In response to the Department for Education’s announcements on a ‘radical skills revolution’, University Alliance have commented on the limitations placed on Level 7 apprenticeships. University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “Limiting funding for the highest level of apprenticeships to 16–21-year-olds, an age group that only rarely has enough experience to be eligible for them […]

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