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.

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 […]

Funding research excellence: research group size, critical mass & performance

July 12, 2011

University Alliance institutions are proud of the world-leading research that they undertake. They have proved their value through the RAE. The main findings of this research are compelling: that t...

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More than just a degree: stories of empowered students

May 12, 2011

We have news for you: universities have changed and so have the students who study there – and not in the way you might think. We refute notions of lazy […]

Keeping knowledge at the centre of growth

March 15, 2011

Universities are not just part of a growth strategy, they are central to it. Joining together our university research with business innovation is key to generating business growth and jobs, […]