Graduate careers are under the spotlight like never before. Students recognise the value of higher education in improving their employability. Students want to ensure their degree and time at university will help set them up for a rewarding and fulfilling career in a rapidly changing world. Download the full report Our new report, Growing Global […]
I am very excited about the upcoming University Alliance event “Growing global graduates: UK universities equipping graduates for the future” taking place at Going Global 2013. I will be chairing the event, which will feature Libby Hackett Chief Executive of University Alliance presenting a recent report on how our members are equipping graduates to succeed […]
Graduate careers are under the spotlight like never before. Students recognise the value of higher education in improving their employability. Students want to ensure their degree and time at university will help set them up for a rewarding and fulfilling career in a rapidly changing world. Our new report, Growing Global Graduates, which is launched […]
Commenting on the Government’s response to the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee report on student migration which confirms it will continue to include students in the net migration figures, Libby Hackett said: “This is sending conflicting and confusing messages following the Prime Minister’s constructive trip to India last week. It is hard to reconcile this […]
A fierce row has broken out over new pressure on schools to focus on getting students into ‘big brand’ universities, writes Anna Fazackerley in today’s Guardian. Libby Hackett, director of the University Alliance, a group of business-focused universities that includes Plymouth and Hertfordshire, calls the new measure a “lazy generalisation” that could “force a school’s hand” […]
The University of Huddersfield has overseen and organised an international research project which seeks to understand and alleviate the plight of children who have a parent in jail. The issue is a significant one. Within the EU at any time there are some 800,000 children with an imprisoned parent. It is estimated that a quarter […]
This week we are showcasing the University of Huddersfield and you can find out more about the University below. You can also read Vice-Chancellor Professor Bob Cryan’s blog ‘Great teaching and research a catalyst for economic regeneration’ and read about COPING, an international project overseen and organised by the University which seeks to alleviate the […]
So do we go for excellence in teaching or in research? Both, obviously. They’re fully compatible. In fact, they feed off each other. Undergrads and postgrads are stimulated by an active research environment. To a large extent the whole point of university study is that you are now being taught by the people who have […]
Last month UCAS announced a 3.5% increase in the number of students applying to university compared with last year. The relief across the sector was palpable as a further decline in applications could have had serious implications for the UK. However, this very welcome news contrasts with a disheartening drop, up to 6.7%, in applications […]
University Alliance responds to the EU Budget for 2014-20 Despite a cut in the EU’s overall expenditure, EU leaders have agreed an increase in research, innovation and education spending for 2014-20. Libby Hackett, Chief Executive of University Alliance responds: “We welcome this significant increase in the EU’s research and innovation budget for 2014-20. This commitment […]
