Offa data raise fears that universities offering access bursaries will suffer, writes Simon Baker – full report here. Libby Hackett, director of the University Alliance group of institutions, all but one of which has an average fee above £7,500, said the government’s policy “makes no sense” and would strip out the middle part of the […]
University Alliance claims focusing funding on large units may stifle research base. Paul Jump reports – read full report here. Concentrating research funding on large departments would not improve research quality or productivity, according to a report commissioned by the University Alliance. The mission group, which represents 23 “business-engaged” universities, most of which have relatively […]
This week’s blog post is taken from a piece I wrote for the Guardian. Research was notable by its absence in the HE white paper, leaving a large hole in the government’s plans for the sector. Recognition of its importance to higher education and its inter-relationship with issues related to the teaching of undergraduates, which […]
University Alliance’s report. Funding Research Excellence, finds no relationship between size and quality of research departments. Mark Leach discusses the findings – read full report here. Research was notable by its absence in the HE white paper, leaving a large hole in the government’s plans for the sector. Recognition of its importance to higher education […]
University Alliance today publishes a new report that shows when it comes to research excellence, size doesn’t matter. Funding research excellence, conclusively demonstrates that the Government should not bow to pressure to fund research on the basis of scale; there is no evidence to support the claim that this would produce better research. On the […]
University Alliance institutions are proud of the world-leading research that they undertake. They have proved their value through the RAE. The main findings of this research are compelling: that the UK should continue a policy of funding excellence wherever it exists. For those that argue that first we must build a critical mass in research […]
In response to OFFA’s decisions on 2012-13 access agreements, Libby Hackett, Director of University Alliance said: “Regardless of OFFA’s decisions on access agreements, Government proposals in the White Paper could have significant consequences for social mobility. “At a time of major change for students and for universities, issues affecting social mobility have never been more […]
The long-awaited White Paper has arrived. Initial reactions from University Alliance are below. Professor Janet Beer, Chair of University Alliance and Vice Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University said: “We welcome the move to put a high quality student experience at the heart of the White Paper. We have worked closely with Government to ensure that […]
University Alliance held its first policy seminar last week (5 July) taking an in-depth look at the White Paper. There was lively discussion and debate about the impact the White Paper could have on the sector, which will no doubt continue over the coming months. We are still looking at the White Paper and refining […]
Fees hit the headlines again yesterday after a couple of months off-stage. BIS have just made their student finance campaign material available to ensure consistency of messaging. So I thought it was the best time to write again about why no one should be put off going to university. There are still massive misunderstandings about […]