University Alliance responds to proposed pause to REF 2029
University Alliance responds to Minister Vallance’s announcement of a three-month pause to REF 2029.
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University Alliance appoints new Director of Communications
Read more of: University Alliance appoints new Director of CommunicationsUniversity Alliance (UA) has appointed a new Director of Communications, Elizabeth Somerville.
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University Alliance responds to UCAS figures on Level 3 results day
Read more of: University Alliance responds to UCAS figures on Level 3 results dayUniversity Alliance has responded to UCAS figures on Level 3 results day 2025.
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New YouGov poll shows more than 8 in 10 support student loan forgiveness, grants or bursaries for students training to work in the NHS
Read more of: New YouGov poll shows more than 8 in 10 support student loan forgiveness, grants or bursaries for students training to work in the NHSNew 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.
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University Alliance’s response to the Graduate Guarantee for newly qualified nurses and midwives
Read more of: University Alliance’s response to the Graduate Guarantee for newly qualified nurses and midwivesUniversity Alliance has commented on the government’s Graduate Guarantee for newly qualified nurses and midwives
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University Alliance welcomes the Level 7 Health and Care Apprenticeship Mitigation Fund
Read more of: University Alliance welcomes the Level 7 Health and Care Apprenticeship Mitigation FundUniversity Alliance welcomes the announcement from NHS England and the Department for Health and Social Care of a new mitigation fund to sustain Level 7 apprenticeships in health and care, following widespread concern over the withdrawal of Level 7 funding for learners aged 22 and older.
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UA welcomes two new Vice-Chancellors
Read more of: UA welcomes two new Vice-ChancellorsToday (Friday 1st August 2025), Professor Helen Laville and Professor Anthony Woodman have commenced their roles as Vice-Chancellors at University Alliance (UA) institutions and will join the UA Board.
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University of Westminster joins University Alliance
Read more of: University of Westminster joins University AllianceUniversity Alliance (UA) and the University of Westminster are pleased to announce that the University of Westminster has joined UA.
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UA’s submission to the OfS’ call for evidence on regional access partnerships
Read more of: UA’s submission to the OfS’ call for evidence on regional access partnershipsUniversity 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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New SMF report urges government to back universities to deliver high-level skills
Read more of: New SMF report urges government to back universities to deliver high-level skillsA new report by the Social Market Foundation (SMF) has urged the government to cut bureaucracy and fix the funding issues hindering universities from delivering high-level skills provision.
