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  1. University Alliance’s submission to the Autumn budget 2025

    University Alliance have made their submission to the Autumn budget, which will be announced in November this year. The submission highlights how professional and technical universities are a crucial component of the education skills system and have a vital role to play in kickstarting economic growth and other key government priorities. To enable universities to […]

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

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

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

    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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  5. UA reacts to the NHS Ten Year Health Plan

    In reaction to the NHS Ten Year Health Plan, Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance said: “The government’s NHS Ten Year Heath Plan represents a significant stride forward in meeting the country’s evolving healthcare needs. “It’s encouraging to see recognition that nurses and allied health professionals must be highly trained. Unfortunately, this is at odds with […]

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  6. University Alliance responds to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy

    Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance has commented in response to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, published today (Monday 23 June)  “We welcome the publication of the government’s much anticipated and needed industrial strategy, which rightly emphasises skills, innovation and the university sector’s critical role in the UK’s growth prospects. As anchor institutions across our nations […]

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  7. University Alliance responds to DfE’s Level 7 apprenticeships funding announcement

    In response to the Department for Education’s announcements on a ‘radical skills revolution’, University Alliance have commented on the limitations placed on Level 7 apprenticeships. University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “Limiting funding for the highest level of apprenticeships to 16–21-year-olds, an age group that only rarely has enough experience to be eligible for them […]

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