Responding to the announcement that Professor Steve West, Vice-Chancellor of UWE Bristol and former UA Chair, will be awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “We are very pleased that Steve’s long and distinguished record of service in higher education has been recognised with this […]
“Chernobyl” – to many this word evokes images of nuclear devastation, a post-apocalyptic world accentuated by the decaying remains of human settlement. Films, books and computer games have all drawn on this imagery, presenting the area as a lethally contaminated landscape, inhabited by mutants – the stuff of nightmares. So it is perhaps unsurprising that […]
University Alliance Chair and Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University, Professor John Latham, has written an article for the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). He explains the role universities can play in making the UK’s industrial strategy a success. Read the full article on HEFCE’s blog. In our publication, Universities: delivery partners for industrial strategy, we set […]
We responded to the Department for Education’s consultation on postgraduate doctoral loans. Read our submission here or click on the image (right). You can read about the original consultation here.
We responded to the Department for Education’s consultation on part-time maintenance loans. Read our submission here or click on the image (right). You can read about the original consultation here.
Responding to the UCAS End of Cycle Report 2016, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “More students gained a university place this year than ever before – this is testament to the enduring value of a university education. The rise in the proportion of young people from low-participation neighbourhoods going to university shows the impact of […]
The Science and Technology Committee has published its conclusions from its inquiry into setting up UK Research & Innovation. The Higher Education and Research Bill will see the Government create ‘UK Research & Innovation’ (UKRI) — a new organisation of nine ‘councils’ comprising the seven research councils, Innovate UK and Research England. We submitted evidence […]
Commenting on the Department for Education consultation, ‘Schools that work for everyone’, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Alliance universities strongly support government aims to improve attainment in schools. Many Alliance universities already sponsor schools and can demonstrate positive outcomes for their students. “The consultation places particular value on universities setting up new schools […]
We responded to the Department for Education consultation, ‘Schools that work for everyone‘. The Department was seeking views on their proposals to create more good school places. You can read our response here or click on the image.
Students and staff at Alliance universities have been showcasing their artistic talents in this year’s annual Christmas card design competition. We’re happy to announce our winner – Diana Cirlig, a Foundation Art & Design student at Coventry University. Her skilful artwork will feature on University Alliance’s Christmas card this festive season. In response to this year’s theme, ‘Making Places’, Diana’s design illustrates the power of the arts […]
