In response to the Augar Review released today, Professor John Latham, Chair of University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University said: “This is a quietly damning critique of the existing system – and a decade of bad policy decisions. Augar is right to argue the current model is unfair, inefficient and incoherent. There are good ideas here, some areas of concern but overall much to support – and he’s set out a solid roadmap for us to…
…University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson spoke to the BBC on Saturday 25th May about the anticipated publication of the ‘Post-18 Review’. She warned that “We need to move quickly to end the uncertainty, confusion and damage to colleges and universities’ finances.” To find out more, read the full article here….
University Alliance has backed new measures to tackle ‘unexplained’ grade inflation and protect the value of degrees. The new sector-wide statement-of-intent sets out how universities will be more transparent about how degrees are classified and to tackle perceptions that courses are being dumbed down. It follows a UK-wide consultation on degree classification led by the UK Standing Committee for Quality Assessment (UKSCQA). Professor Debra Humph…
University Alliance was represented by three member Vice-Chancellors on the advisory panel for the Universities UK and NUS’s report “Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Student Attainment at UK Universities: #ClosingtheGap” The report also highlights projects by University Alliance members. Kingston University Vice-Chancellor Steven Spier “It shouldn’t need stating, but it is simply unacceptable that race and ethnicity should have any bearing on h…
…put down on individual students lacking skills or aptitude, rather than structural issues within institutions. “We must not treat minority ethnic students as a homogenous group. People have multiple identities which all intersect .This is not a numbers game. It is about reality for individuals at university and beyond. Racial discrimination manifest itself in everyday situations, processes and behaviours, whether overt or unconscious. “University…
…ation has collapsed and the apprenticeship system has serious budget and structural flaws. We are in danger through chronic under funding of letting one of the UK’s most valuable assets: it’s education system, collapse The current volatile policy, political and public environment gives us the chance to put forward a bolder vision, mission and strategy for the entire education system. We must build consensus around the value that technical, profess…
…e the government building their support for this vital national export. A truly global, future looking Britain needs to both sustain and build on its internationally renowned university reputation to remain a welcoming place for future international students, researchers, technicians and academics. We will continue to work with our University Alliance members, government and the sector to make the most of – and the case for – this British success…
…hat the programme provides help to make this a leading model for how to recruit and train PhD candidates”. University Alliance has today announced the next wave of places, offering candidates the chance to undertake doctoral research at one of 15 UK universities. Another 50 places will be available across all three disciplines with applications open between 4th March and 12th April 2019. The new opportunities created through the programme are adve…
…they can create highly accurate digital models of a patient’s anatomical structure to generate quality prostheses and make surgery and treatment less invasive. Reconstructive surgery, especially for maxillofacial problems affecting the mouth, jaws, face and neck, can be an intrusive and lengthy process for patients. A typical procedure could see patients making repeated trips to hospital especially to ensure their prostheses fit correctly. This no…
