…, and that could be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of KE performance and could be collected in a fairly low-burden way? Consultation question 3: Do you have any other comments on any aspects of the policies, method and funding for HEIF 2011-15? [Download consultation response as PDF] …
…University Alliance Director, Libby Aston, talks about the important role universities play in building the economy. Universities do this with the greatest impact when they work closely with industry. Libby also points out the need to clearly communicate the new student finance system so that no applicant is put off going to university. The interview came on the back of the GSK announcing they would pay tuition off for top graduates….
…erating business growth and jobs, as well as strengthening the UK’s global competitive advantage. Alliance universities have real expertise in driving economic growth through this approach. These are universities undertaking world-leading research, often in highly rated STEM departments, working closely with industry to generate near-market solutions and starting new businesses. Harnessing the links and processes that allow knowledge to be shared…
…uency? This briefing paper is a snapshot of the issues which are likely to be voted on or debated during the next Parliament and the ways University Alliance can provide useful information. Universities are now major generators of economic growth for the UK and the largest employers in some cities. [Download Briefing Paper as PDF] …
…A scramble for university is under way with up to 186,000 students chasing a dwindling number of unfilled places. With another record in the A-level pass rate, and 27% of entries gaining As or A*s, the competition appears more intense than ever. The university admissions service said 2010 was perhaps the toughest year for admissions for the past decade. Read the full article. …
…etary said. Mr Cable was setting out a more “progressive” system of funding that includes proposals for a so-called “graduate tax”. And he admitted that as the university sector becomes more competitive, it is inevitable that some institutions will struggle and should be left to fail. Read the full article. …
…ns” for resolving the issue, but there is growing frustration that any change may not come in time to help tackle funding cuts. Read the full article. …
…ltation question 5: Do you broadly agree that our funding method should be compatible with various modes of study, including flexible provision? Consultation question 6: Do you broadly agree that our funding method should be as simple and easy to understand as possible? Consultation question 7: Do you broadly agree that our funding model should be responsive and dynamic? Consultation question 8: Do you broadly agree that, to achieve value for mone…
…oney to expand student numbers. It joins Universities UK in calling for a rebranding of top-up fees as graduate contributions. Read the full article….
…nd the language of debt. Its plans would see the troubled Student Loans Company replaced with a “Graduate Contribution Agency”. Read the full article ….