Note: in July 2024, following the election of a new Labour government, University Alliance has published an updated publication Let’s Get Technical: The First 100 Days. This sets out our recommendations for the government’s first 100 days in office, and in the long-term. University Alliance, an association of the UK’s leading professional and technical universities, […]
Bournemouth University has officially become a member of University Alliance (UA), joining 17 other leading professional and technical universities across the UK. As a former and founding member of University Alliance, Bournemouth University’s return marks a significant moment. Bournemouth’s renewed membership signals a strong commitment to shaping the future of higher education through innovative teaching, industry partnerships, and applied […]
As the autumn term closes, the tea leaves have settled. What patterns do they reveal about the government’s vision for higher education and how universities will fare under it? The past few months have been hugely consequential for the sector. The Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper might have been the centrepiece, but announcements have […]
University Alliance has responded to the Office for Students’ consultation on the future approach to quality regulation.
Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance, has responded to the REF 2029 updates following the three-month pause.
University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson has responded to the government’s latest budget measures impacting skills and higher education.
University Alliance has joined forces with other organisations responsible for educating doctors, nurses and allied health professionals to urge the government to include education, training, and research at the centre of its upcoming NHS 10 Year Workforce Plan.
University Alliance has submitted its response to the Department of Health and Social Care’s call for evidence on the 10-Year Workforce Plan.
University Alliance has responded to the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report.
The Curriculum and Assessment Review has published their final report, which offers recommendations aimed at shaping a world-class curriculum for all learners. Here’s what you need to know today about the impact of these recommendations on technical and professional universities
In this blog, Professor Laura Abbott from the University of Hertfordshire describes how a decade of qualitative research into pregnancy and maternal separation in prison led to landmark sentencing reforms earlier this year. “Pregnancy and early motherhood in prison constitutes a complex intersection of health and justice systems that presents considerable challenges for effective, compassionate […]
