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  1. UA welcomes expansion of post-18 education and skills

    September 29, 2020

    Commenting ahead of the PM’s speech, UA CEO Vanessa Wilson welcomed the expected announcements, “As leaders in delivering professional and technical education and collaborating with businesses of all sizes, we have long argued for many of today’s announcements, including flexible loans and modular credits, doing more to support SMEs to take on apprentices, and scrapping restrictions that prevent adults from re-entering higher education. “We hope…

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  2. HEE funding boost a positive first step in addressing placement availability

    August 27, 2020

    …ine. “Alliance universities already work effectively with their local NHS trusts and other partners to unlock capacity and availability for students, but this additional funding will be a vital mechanism for them to meet the increasing demand. “It’s also good to see HEE, the Department for Health & Social Care and the Department for Education (DfE) working in tandem to overcome this challenge in some much needed joined up decision making. We’ll co…

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  3. UA comments on announcement on action to support young people into their preferred university

    August 21, 2020

    Responding to the announcement by the Universities Minister, UA CEO Vanessa Wilson, said: “University Alliance welcomes today’s announcement as a first step in ensuring universities are able to meet increased student numbers, however further support is needed to build capacity and ensure stability. “It’s also now critical for the government to address the issue of placement availability, to ensure student demand for nursing and other essential pu…

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  4. UA comments on A-level grading

    August 18, 2020

    …ys ahead. “Our priority now is supporting students who have experienced disruption and stress as a result of these ever-changing policies, and who have already faced significant challenges due to the Covid pandemic. We advise learners to think carefully about their next steps, speak to their parents, guardians and teachers and get in to contact with their preferred university to advise on their options. “This late-change in policy does pose a numb…

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    Vanessa

  5. UA reacts to government’s ‘triple lock’ promise for exam results

    August 12, 2020

    Reacting to the Government’s ‘triple lock’ promise for Exam results in England and Northern Ireland, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “The late hour of this change in government policy creates unnecessary additional stress for learners and a number of challenges for universities, but applicants should be reassured that universities are incredibly flexible and will do what they can to best support students to realise their ambitions in…

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  6. University Alliance responds to UK Government research support package

    June 27, 2020

    The UK Government have today announced a support package for researchers, scientists and technicians working at UK universities during COVID-19. Responding to the announcement, Vanessa Wilson, University Alliance CEO said: “Today’s announcement is a first step in protecting and enhancing the UK’s research base and we look forward to working with the government to develop the details of the support package. It will be important that interventions…

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  7. UA Summit: Day one summary

    June 2, 2020

    …y that ‘in these uncertain times we need to find strength in navigating disruption and reveal our strong sense of identity and value as universities’. While the challenges are far from over, as we look to the future Alliance universities will have a vital role to play in supporting an economic, social and cultural recovery from this crisis.   A message from the Universities Minister A video message was delivered by the Universities Minister Michel…

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  8. Universities Minister Michelle Donelan MP opens Summit

    June 2, 2020

    The Universities Minister, Michelle Donelan MP, has this afternoon opened University Alliance’s Summit event with a message thanking the pivotal role Alliance universities have played in the fight against covid, for their support for students and their communities in managing the transition to online delivery, and recognising the role Alliance universities will continue to play in a recovery period post covid. Visit the Summit website to access t…

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  9. Statement on ensuring fair assessments in light of disruption caused by Coronavirus

    April 7, 2020

    …iversities are working hard with staff and students’ unions to mitigate disruption and minimise stress and ensure fairness for learners during this period. This includes moving teaching online where possible, and reviewing the delivery of assessments and offering alternative arrangements where needed to ensure fairness in assessment. Commenting on the approaches being taken by the Alliance, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “As an Allia…

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  10. How Alliance universities are contributing to the fight against Coronavirus

    March 27, 2020

    …ospital workers Developing a training video (for resus) to be used by the trust to train staff to respond to Covid19 Students are volunteering in local trusts and delivering services such as food banks and producing care packages for those vulnerable in the community Providing expertise and scientific evidence to inform decision making of resilience forums and public engagement through the media Download the full list of ways Alliance Universities…

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