…cant consequences for the future of our world-class public higher-education system, and must not be submerged by the immediate crisis in the public finances. Professor Janet Beer Chair of University Alliance and vice-chancellor of Oxford Brookes University Read the full article. …
…nd, as a consequence, debt, when the system was last overhauled in 2004. Janet Beer, vice-chancellor of Oxford Brookes University and chair of the University Alliance group, said language was a problem, but it should not prevent reform of the system. The University Alliance has proposed a graduate contribution scheme linked to earnings, but crucially wants to keep the link between individual universities and what their graduates pay. “This is not…
…offers realistic solutions in the context of difficult times. Professor Janet Beer, Chair of University Alliance, said: “Given the central role that universities play in driving the UK’s economic future, there are many shared priorities between Government and universities but, in this new era of austerity, the importance of spending every pound of public investment to the greatest effect becomes even more important. “This publication describes a…
…jor business-focussed universities at the heart of the sector. Professor Janet Beer, Chair of University Alliance, said: “This is an important time for higher education and we are proud to be representing universities with world-leading research, strong links with new industries and a confident business-like approach. As a major voice in the sector, University Alliance is in an excellent position to influence decisions that will shape the future o…
…nting on the value for money of public investment in research, Professor Janet Beer, Vice Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University and Chair of the Alliance, said: “The economic and social impact of research is related to quality – not necessarily volume. The case studies we have highlighted demonstrate that Alliance institutions are business-like universities which are adept at using their research income strategically. “Furthermore, a strong rese…
…ve appointed such advisers that the University Alliance, a group of pre- and post-1992 universities, is setting up a policy advisers group, providing a network for the growing numbers employed in the role. Read the full article. …
…ities. It would be sensible to scrap the TDA and merge it with Hefce to bring teaching into line with the funding support of many other forms of professional training. Janet Beer Vice-chancellor of Oxford Brookes University and chair of the University Alliance Read the full article….
…y’s announcement of 10,000 additional student places Professor Professor Janet Beer, Chair-elect of the University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University said: “With increasing demand for higher education from qualified applicants, University Alliance welcomes today’s announcement to deliver student support funding for 10,000 students but urges the Government to provide the necessary institutional funding. If the high quality of…
University Alliance (UA) represents some of the UK’s leading professional and technical universities. Our members specialise in working with industry and employers. Our members specialise in working with industry and employers. Their teaching is hands on, and designed to prepare students for careers. Their knowledge and research drive industry to innovate, thrive and meet challenges. Our members are leading the way in innovation and business supp…
This article was originally published in Wonkhe. Working alongside the NHS requires universities to constantly be adapting. The relationship between universities and the health and social care sector can be described as evolutionary. For decades, nurses were trained directly on wards, with schools of nursing traditionally hosted by individual hospitals. Training began to move towards higher education in the mid-1990s, but it took until 2009 for a…
