Alliance universities took home the top prizes at the Guardian University Awards last night. The Awards recognise inspiring projects around employability, student experience, research impact and business partnerships. Alliance universities were the winners or runner-ups in 11 of the 14 categories. Maddalaine Ansell, Chief Executive of University Alliance said: “Congratulations to all Alliance universities who […]
Article originally published on Wonkhe. The UK’s research and innovation ecosystem is one of our greatest national assets. From discovering the structure of DNA to finding cures for cancer, university research is behind amazing and life-changing discoveries. Exciting stories from the world of research hit the news every day. Two recent examples are the discovery […]
Too often we start considering this question from one side or the other – emphasizing either the responsibility of the university to undertake such activity or the benefit to the business in doing this. Businesses and universities working together is a two-way partnership. The academic partner benefits in many ways, for example: enhanced impact of […]
This week University Alliance has published its report on what is needed to future-proof Britain’s research and innovation ecosystem. We argue that complex interactions are needed to ensure this ecosystem thrives, and that a thriving research and innovation ecosystem plays a major role in the UK’s global success. It drives our economy, encourages prosperity […]
Collaboration and connectivity must be top priorities for universities and funders if the UK is to continue to lead the world in research and innovation. Britain’s research and innovation ecosystem is a national success story. But increased global competition means that for it to continue to flourish it will need greater collaboration and more effective […]
Collaboration and connectivity must be top priorities for universities and funders if the UK is to continue to lead the world in research and innovation, a new report from University Alliance concludes. Britain’s research and innovation ecosystem is a national success story. But increased global competition means that for it to continue to flourish it […]
Maddalaine Ansell, Chief Executive of University Alliance, British universities geared towards industry and the professions, today welcome the expansion of Degree Apprenticeships by BIS. She said: “The UK’s great strength lies in the diverse opportunities for young people to gain skills and maximise their life chances. However, many attempts to reform 14-19 education over recent […]
Read University Alliance response to HEFCE here.
In response to Labour’s announcement about university funding, Maddalaine Ansell, Chief Executive of University Alliance, said: “UK competitiveness and societal well-being depends on increasing numbers of highly skilled people. So any future government must ensure that higher education is funded sustainably. This means funding must be sufficient to keep our universities amongst the best […]
University Alliance welcomed the publication of OFFA’s strategic plan, which covers the period 2015-2020, setting out how it will work with universities and colleges to improve fair access to higher education. Maddalaine Ansell, Chief Executive of University Alliance, said: “If it is to succeed in the 21st century, the UK needs more people to obtain graduate-level skills. […]
