Commenting on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ‘Education at a Glance’ report 2014, Prof Steve West, Chair of University Alliance, said: “It’s positive that today’s report has revealed that the UK’s high proportion of people with university or college qualifications, with more gaining a university or college qualification than leaving school aged 18. […]
The UK’s restrictive policy is affecting our universities’ reputation as welcoming places to study and work. This is harming our economy as well as our universities. In response to the release of the latest Office of National Statistics (ONS) quarterly estimate which has seen net migration to Britain increasing by 68,000 in the past year to […]
The publication of the Social Market Foundation’s latest pamphlet, Robbins Rebooted, in which Shadow Universities Minister Liam Byrne sets out his vision for the future of Higher Education, attracted widespread coverage today. Prof Steve West, Chair of University Alliance, was quoted in the BBC News coverage of the story. “Access is not just about getting […]
Prof Steve West, Chair of University Alliance, features in one of today’s top stories focusing on the controversial findings of a new report by the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission, Elitist Britain? The report found that the UK is “deeply elitist” according to an analysis of the backgrounds of more than 4,000 business, political, media and public sector […]
University Alliance and three of its member universities feature in a piece by the Guardian on skills that postgrads may want to develop alongside their studies to improve their employment prospects. We said that “postgraduates need to be engaging in real world practical projects alongside their academic studies, and should demonstrate they are forward thinking, problem […]
A thriving Britain needs a thriving higher education system to drive it. In response to the publication of Robbins Rebooted by the Social Market Foundation in which Shadow Universities Minister Liam Byrne sets out his vision for the future of Higher Education, Prof Steve West, Chair of University Alliance, welcomed this timely addition to the higher education […]
We need a major re-think of what success looks like in the 21st Century. In response to new research from the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission which found that the UK is deeply elitist, Prof Steve West, Chair of University Alliance, welcomed this illuminating research. He said: “We totally agree that a lack of diversity […]
The Westminster Higher Education Forum are running a senior level seminar on the future for undergraduate and postgraduate tuition fees. A senior representative (name TBC) from University Alliance will be speaking at the event about our proposals to put higher education on a sustainable footing for the future. When: Tuesday, 24th February 2015, 8.30am – 1pm Where: […]
You are invited to the launch of a joint report between the UK Commission for Employment and Skills and Universities UK – Forging Futures report on university and business collaboration. When: Wednesday 17 September 10am – 12pm Where: The Building Centre, Store Street, London, WC1E 7BT Speakers and panellists Professor John Coyne, UKCES Commissioner and Vice […]
The Higher & Further Education Show is a free to attend event, bringing together 2000 senior level decision makers from the higher and further education sectors. The day will address the biggest discussions and challenges facing the sector including funding, student recruitment and marketing and globalisation. The Show includes: A conference programme bringing together leaders in the […]
