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Following the Commons vote yesterday to increase graduate contributions to universities Libby Aston, Director of University Alliance, said “There is an urgent need for the government and universities to undertake a major public information campaign to address the serious misconceptions about what this decision will mean for students, parents and graduates. We believe these proposals […]

In response to the Universities that Count Annual Report 2009: ‘The Environmental and Social Responsibility Benchmarking Programme for Performance Improvement in UK Higher Education’ Libby Aston, Director of University Alliance, said: “This report shows that Alliance universities have again excelled in the area of environmental and social responsibility. “This report highlights the University Alliance members’ commitment to and achievements […]

In response to the Government’s proposals for graduate contributions of £6,000 – £9,000, Libby Aston, Director of University Alliance said: “Introducing a fairer, more progressive, graduate contribution scheme provides an opportunity to eliminate the notion of upfront cost or burdensome debt. It will put in place a simplified system of financial support for students alongside […]

In response to today’s Spending Review announcements, Libby Aston, Director of University Alliance said: “These proposals to replace direct public funding with graduate contribution constitute a radical shift to an almost entirely market-based system and could bring about irreversible change to the fundamental nature of our universities.  We will work closely with the Government to […]

In response to Lord Browne’s review, Libby Aston, Director of University Alliance, said: “We strongly welcome the recognition Lord Browne has given to the central role that universities play in the UK’s economic recovery and international competitiveness. “Higher education is an investment in the engine of an innovation-driven economy; it provides good value to the […]

The research released by OFFA today presents important findings at a time when universities and government alike are seeking to use limited public resources to the greatest effect. Welcoming the report and in the context of the announcement of the Browne Review, Libby Aston, Director of University Alliance, said: “These findings sit firmly alongside previous […]