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  1. Invest in technical skills by bridging the false HE/ FE divide

    November 30, 2019

    The UK is facing a problem. Gaps in skills are becoming ever more critical in light of a rapidly evolving economy but there is a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature and delivery of the Higher Technical Education we will rely on to address these shortages. As we prepare for a new government, it is more important than ever to tackle these misconceptions and ensure that Further and Higher Education are accessible to, and work for, everyone. S…

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  2. The Next Government must Invest Across the Whole of Nursing Education

    November 23, 2019

    Commitments from political parties to return financial support for nursing students are welcome, but for Alliance universities to help resolve the NHS workforce crisis, investment must be made across the pipeline of education and delivery. A crisis in the NHS workforce Alliance Universities train over 56,000 nurses, midwives, occupational therapists and other allied healthcare professionals (AHPs) each year. A vital pipeline of talent for the nat…

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  3. Profile: Professor Alistair Fitt, Deputy Chair of University Alliance

    November 1, 2019

    Professor Alistair Fitt began his education at a state-run grammar school before going on to Oxford University to study mathematics at undergraduate, master’s and PhD level. He then embarked on a fairly traditional academic career, working for the university as a research assistant in an engineering lab. Having said that, he never set out to become a Vice-Chancellor or senior administrator. In that respect, Alistair’s career was partly serendipit…

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  4. Teesside University hailed for ‘outstanding’ apprenticeship provision

    March 6, 2019

    Teesside University is setting the quality benchmark for apprenticeships having been among the first higher education institutions in the country to have its provision subject to full inspection by Ofsted. The education watchdog examined the University’s Higher Apprenticeship provision across five categories, rating every area as outstanding, from leadership and management, to learner outcomes. Teesside is one of the first universities to receive…

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