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  1. AUGAR: Our CEO Vanessa Wilson Sets Out Her Initial Thoughts

    May 30, 2019

    …t’s never been quite clear what problem she was trying to solve: serious structural problems in FE funding or having a political retail offer on fees to combat Labour? The sector has been waiting an awful long time for this and it risks being dead on arrival with no cross-government agreement on next steps yet, certainly no backing from Treasury to pay for it and at a time of great political uncertainty and volatility. Secondly, university finance…

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  2. Bringing Researchers Together: The DTA Spring School

    May 15, 2019

    …e two days, I met and spoke to students from fourteen countries across the world, each bringing a different perspective to the PhD process and their research, which they were able to share with one another. I was also struck by the interdisciplinary nature of the event. As a central precept of the MSCA and the DTA, encouraging researchers to look beyond their disciplines was a hugely important element of the Spring School. Doctoral researchers att…

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  3. Universities, the NHS, and health workforce transformation

    February 5, 2024

    …at a time when applications to nursing programmes are declining, even the trusted supplier role becomes less reliable and ICBs run the risk of not having the right staff with the right skills in the right place unless there is a joint effort to effect a change. Coordinated delivery Delivering an ambitious workforce plan in a financially challenging environment will require new creative ways of working – how can the existing workforce be reskilled,…

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  4. University Alliance’s 2022 in review

    December 23, 2022

    In the year of five Education Secretaries, it’s fair to say it’s been an eventful year within the Higher Education Sector! It’s certainly been an eventful year for UA and for our members. We are proud of all our community has achieved this year – whether that’s winning prestigious awards, opening state-of-the-art new facilities, widening participation or acting as engines for economic growth. Meanwhile, with their focus on industry and on post-gr…

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  5. DTA Summer School 2022 – Three days of Celebration, Collaboration and Community

    September 26, 2022

    …s and walked around the beautiful city of Brighton. Mary Oliver said, “Instructions for living a life is to pay attention, be astonished and talk about it”. With the beautiful weather, amazing sea front and lovely company to walk with, we got to do all of it in the same session. After the Research flash presentations and parallel online sessions for the second day, we all joined together for our quintessential DTA debate session led by Prof Amin A…

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  6. 8 areas that will affect universities in the coming months

    September 29, 2021

    Pro-Vice Chancellor of UWE Bristol, Marc Griffiths, explores 8 areas which will be influencing the landscape for universities over the next twelve to eighteen months, in his thought piece : “A Changing Wind from all Directions”. Through the report, Griffiths reports on factors both good and bad for the sector, and on opportunities for Higher Education to realign itself with societal challenges and a congested regulatory environment. The factors i…

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  7. Sexual consent education at Oxford Brookes University

    August 4, 2021

    …p a trauma-informed staff-student dialogue which breaks down issues of mistrust. This year the sexual consent modules were trialled by students studying from foundation to postgraduate level, and by a small group of staff. Their recommendations have influenced revisions to Brook’s modules and shaped our focus for 2021-22. For example, acknowledging that an isolated online resource does not make an effective education programme, we aim to expand mo…

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  8. Partnerships with employers: how Alliance institutions are readying graduates for the job market

    June 8, 2021

    Alliance universities work hand-in-glove with globally-renowned employers across the country to ensure our graduates leave with skills that allow them to step seamlessly into working life. As part of the UA Powering Jobs mini campaign, we’re demonstrating how our industry and employer partnerships equip Alliance students for their careers, and to navigate the ever-changing job market. https://www.unialliance.ac.uk/2021/03/26/jet2-jobs-at-leeds-be…

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  9. Winner of the Integrity Award at Alliance Awards 2020 recounts her award-winning work

    May 12, 2021

    …rmation for doctoral students but also reassurance and warmth. She was instrumental in engendering trust and confidence in the Doctoral College and her work during the pandemic has generated messages of praise from students and staff alike. Lorraine said, “I was thrilled and honoured to win the Integrity Award for my work. As the person responsible for communications and training programmes within the Doctoral College, I found myself at the forefr…

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  10. Alliance universities supporting the nation throughout the pandemic

    November 9, 2020

    Over the course of 2020, Alliance universities have been at the forefront of the response to the Covid pandemic, proudly supporting their communities, and the nation, throughout this difficult year. This includes training a significant proportion of the NHS frontline workforce, contributing to lifesaving research, donating vital supplies and facilities, and supporting local community initiatives. Our universities have also worked hard to keep the…

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