Policy

At University Alliance, just like our universities, our approach is about putting solutions, innovation and enterprise at the core of everything we do – for the wider public and economic benefit of the UK.

We conduct, promote and disseminate research and analysis into matters related to higher education, including higher education policy, to inform and improve public and political discourse about the value of universities and the public benefit they deliver.

We bring together thought-leaders and experts from across the sector as well as government, industry and other charities to identify solutions that will sustain a world-leading, enterprising and innovative higher education sector.

HELP UK: Background evidence report

June 26, 2014

The UK cannot predict or plan for the future with any certainty. However, we do know that much is changing in the world around us: how we work, create, share […]

How do we ensure quality in an expanding HE system?

May 21, 2014

The higher education system in England is changing at an unprecedented rate. University Alliance is looking at how the higher education sector can best manage this mass of change. Read […]

Closing the Gap: unlocking opportunity through higher education

May 14, 2014

University Alliance believe that the social mobility debate in the UK needs a new focus. Higher education is a critical engine of social mobility. The added value delivered by universities, […]

A comparison of HE funding in England and Australia: what can we learn?

April 24, 2014

A new report, written by Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance, and published by the Higher Education Policy Institute, looks at the comparisons of higher education funding in both ...

Start-up: a story

August 16, 2013

  Start-up: a story, a joint University Alliance and NACUE project, celebrates the graduates who are turning their business idea into reality. Our toolkit, containing stories, top tips and lin...

UK universities growing global graduates

March 5, 2013

Graduate careers are under the spotlight like never before. Students recognise the value of higher education in improving their employability. Students want to ensure their degree and time at unive...

uni_vision: what is your vision for universities?

November 15, 2012

Today we are excited to be launching our new animation and booklet looking at the future of universities in the UK. Over the past year, as part of our university_vision […]

Problem Solved: University Research Answering Today’s Challenges

June 27, 2012

University Alliance has launched its latest publication, Problem Solved: university research answering today’s challenges. The report brings together a new collection of case studies showcasing the...

The way we’ll work: labour market trends and preparing for the hourglass

March 27, 2012

Our new report, ‘The way we’ll work: labour market trends and preparing for the hourglass,’ which highlights that the shortage of graduates threatens the future growth of the UK economy. […]

Growing the Future: universities leading, changing and creating the regional economy

September 19, 2011

Our universities are providing more than just a degree; and that they are more than just part of the education system. Universities are critical to the future growth of our […]