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  1. New YouGov poll shows more than 8 in 10 support student loan forgiveness, grants or bursaries for students training to work in the NHS

    August 13, 2025

    New public polling on UK higher education, commissioned by University Alliance and conducted by YouGov, has revealed that the public back increased financial support for students training to enter vital professions, including the NHS, teaching, social work and policing. It has found: An overwhelming 85% support the government providing loan forgiveness, grants or bursaries for students training to work in the NHS — […]

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  2. University Alliance’s response to the Graduate Guarantee for newly qualified nurses and midwives

    August 11, 2025

    Vanessa Wilson, Chief Executive of University Alliance, said: “We welcome the Government’s Graduate Guarantee, which will support many newly qualified nurses and midwives graduating from Alliance universities to transition smoothly from education into employment into NHS roles. We hope this initiative is followed by long-term investment in training, increases in placement capacity and financial assistance, […]

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  6. UA’s submission to the OfS’ call for evidence on regional access partnerships

    July 21, 2025

    University Alliance has submitted its response to the Office for Students’ (OfS) call for evidence on regional access partnerships. As a mission group representing professional and technical universities with deep roots in their local communities, our members are committed to widening access to higher education and addressing regional disparities in educational opportunity. Our response draws […]

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  9. University Alliance is supporting the HE Transformation Expo

    July 15, 2025

    On 19th & 20th November 2025, University Alliance will be attending the Higher Education Transformation Expo at the NEC in Birmingham as a strategic partner of the show. The HE Transformation Expo has been designed around the needs of senior leadership teams across higher education. It will support leaders working to drive resilience through long […]

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  10. University Alliance responds to the DfE’s Lifelong Learning Entitlement updates

    July 9, 2025

    In response to the Department for Education’s updated publications regarding the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE), Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance said:  “University Alliance’s member universities are passionate advocates for lifelong learning, flexible teaching, and aligning courses with local skills needs. We welcome the government’s renewed commitment to the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) and its […]

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