Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance, took part in a live Guardian webchat looking at: The role of universities in stimulating economic growth Strengthening ties between research and industry Debate around the skills and employability agenda Curriculum design and vocational versus academic Funding and policy reforms In Libby’s opening statement she said: “It used to be that […]
Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance, spoke to BBC Breakfast about the rise in students studying locally and living at home. The BBC’s Sophie Van Brugen has been to meet some A-Level students who say that staying at home is the best option for them. Libby Hackett said, “As the quality of our universities […]
Start-up: a story, a joint University Alliance and NACUE project, celebrates the graduates who are turning their business idea into reality. Our toolkit, containing stories, top tips and links to helpful resources, will inspire more student and graduate entrepreneurs to start-up their own story. The stories of ten graduate entrepreneurs give a rich insight into […]
It is misleading to say that those universities with the fewest poor students are required to spend more recruiting and supporting them. This was argued in the Times article, ‘Universities with more poor students benefit from ‘double dipping’ on funds’, which reports that some post-92 universities are receiving more than £500 a student extra from […]
University Alliance has responded to today’s CBI publication ‘Tomorrow’s growth: New routes to higher skills’. Professor Steve West, Chair of University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of the UWE, said: “The CBI is absolutely right that we need more people with higher-level skills if the UK economy is to build on its strengths and grow. And universities […]
We respond to today’s (30 July) announcement that Professor Wendy Purcell, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Plymouth University, has been appointed as the higher education representative on the Board at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Professor Steve West, Chair of University Alliance and Vice-Chancellor of the UWE, said: “We are delighted that Wendy […]
In response to today’s (Monday 29 July) International Education Strategy, Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance, said: “As the second most popular destination for international students, we welcome the commitment from Government to build on the existing strength of higher education as a key growth industry. “Research has shown that Alliance universities are the […]
Libby Hackett responds to the “Students on high-flyer courses face increase in fees” article in the Sunday Times. WE SHOULD welcome moves to better invest the 40% subsidy on every student loan, making up more than half of government spending on higher education (“Students on high-flyer courses face increase in fees”, News, last week). However, […]
In response to today’s Spending Review Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance, said: “We strongly support the government’s position that investment in higher education and science is an investment in the future of the UK. For the £14 billion invested in higher education, the economic return is £60 billion. “It is disappointing to see […]
Responding to the launch of the OECD Education at a Glance 2013 report, Libby Hackett Chief Executive of University Alliance said: “Education at a Glance 2013, the latest OECD report, provides further evidence to dispel the myth that university is no longer a smart choice for individuals. A graduate’s earnings from employment are 57% higher […]
