University Alliance secures major changes to proposed TEF framework
University Alliance and its members have secured significant changes to the Office for Students’ (OfS) proposed Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
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Four University Alliance members awarded funding to boost UK defence skills
Read more of: Four University Alliance members awarded funding to boost UK defence skillsUA welcomes the government investment to strengthen the UK’s defence skills pipeline, with four of our member universities awarded funding through the Strategic Priorities Grant.
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Starmer criticism of degrees ‘shortsighted, misinformed and a dangerous simplification’ says University Alliance CEO as she welcomes NEET review
Read more of: Starmer criticism of degrees ‘shortsighted, misinformed and a dangerous simplification’ says University Alliance CEO as she welcomes NEET reviewVanessa Wilson CEO of University Alliance has welcomed Alan Milburn’s interim report into the rise of NEETs, but criticised the PM’s comments on university degrees.
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Creativity is the engine of innovation – and universities keep it running
Read more of: Creativity is the engine of innovation – and universities keep it runningProfessor Katie Normington writes for UA on why creativity and universities should be at the heart of the country’s skills strategy.
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UA’s response to the Post‑16 Level 3 and Below Pathways Consultation.
Read more of: UA’s response to the Post‑16 Level 3 and Below Pathways Consultation.University Alliance has responded to the DfE’s Post‑16 Level 3 and Below Pathways Consultation. To protect student progression, UA are urging a pause to the defunding of Applied General Qualifications until V Levels are available.
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University Alliance’s response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report
Read more of: University Alliance’s response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review final reportUniversity Alliance has responded to the Curriculum and Assessment Review final report.
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University Alliance responds to the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper
Read more of: University Alliance responds to the Post-16 Education and Skills white paperRead Vanessa Wilson’s response to the Post-16 Education and Skills white paper.
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University Alliance welcomes additional teacher training capacity
Read more of: University Alliance welcomes additional teacher training capacityUniversity Alliance has responded to the government’s provisional accreditation of an additional twelve teacher training providers. Responding to the announcement, Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance, said: I’m delighted that the government has granted twelve additional providers provisional accreditation to deliver teacher training from September. I’m particularly pleased that the list of provisionally accredited providers […]
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UA responds to the ‘Improving the way Ofsted inspects education’ consultation
Read more of: UA responds to the ‘Improving the way Ofsted inspects education’ consultationUniversity Alliance has responded to the consultation on ‘Improving the way Ofsted inspects education’. In our response we: Read UA’s response to the ‘Improving the way Ofsted inspects education’ consultation.
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The Future of Work Starts Here: Studio KT1’s Innovation Journey
Read more of: The Future of Work Starts Here: Studio KT1’s Innovation JourneyWhat started as a small university-funded initiative in 2019 has now delivered over 120 projects and collaborated with industry giants like BBC, Unilever, Matt Collishaw, Canary Wharf, Wates and Mozilla. Studio KT1 was meant to last three years, but it thrived during a global pandemic, launched an award-winning pop-up, and became a profitable, student-powered creative […]
