The first year of the government’s new fees and funding regime is expected to cost some post-1992 universities almost 13 per cent of their undergraduate intake and up to 46 per cent of their direct grant, John Morgan writes here. Libby Hackett, director of the University Alliance, said its members were “the squeezed middle […]
In response to the announcement by HEFCE on student number controls Libby Hackett, Director of University Alliance, said: “Despite continued demand for university places we are seeing significant drops in student places across the sector with some institutions subject to cuts of 12 per cent in just one year. The places which are being taken […]
The belief that there are too many graduates in the UK persists in the minds of many. It is a popular perception that higher education has expanded too quickly and too far but is there any truth to this claim? It is important to look at the evidence. Getting this right has big implications for the […]
Our new report, ‘The way we’ll work: labour market trends and preparing for the hourglass,’ which highlights that the shortage of graduates threatens the future growth of the UK economy. Contrary to popular belief, indicators suggest that there is a shortage of graduates in the UK, not too many. Technology is changing the way we […]
A new report being launched today shows the UK needs more graduates. Contrary to popular belief, labour market indicators suggest that there is a shortage of graduates in the UK, not too many. Technology is changing the way we work and the structure of labour market, resulting in an increased demand for graduate attributes. In […]
University Alliance welcomes £100 million fund supporting investment in university research facilities University Alliance welcomes today’s Budget announcement that a £100 million fund is to be set up to support investment in major new university research facilities. The fund will allocate its first bids in 2012-13 and will attract additional co-investment from the private sector. […]
Leading figures attended ‘The Future of HE summit’ in London to discuss issues including the importance of maintaining competitive advantages internationally, research and its relationship with industry and ways in which universities can diversify revenue schemes. University chair, Professor Janet Beer, and director, Libby Hackett, both spoke at the event. Date: 20 March 2012 Location: London Bridge, […]
Our Budget representation puts forward five proposals ahead of the 2012 Budget. The proposals are focussed on how Government can best work with universities to lever a wealth of knowledge and resources that are essential within an innovation-based economy and competitive global environment. Our five proposals are below. The full supporting evidence backing these up can be […]
Commenting on a story by the BBC on graduate skills, Libby Hackett, “called for universities to make the case for more higher education places as, despite the recession, the number of graduate vacancies continues to grow as a proportion of the total workforce.” Check out the full story here.
In response to the coverage of the ONS report on graduate employment, Libby Hackett, Director of University Alliance, said: “Too often we hear it said that ‘there are too many graduates’ in the UK or that young people should question whether it is worth going to university. It is important to look at the evidence behind […]