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  1. University Alliance member elected President of Universities UK

    In response to the announcement that University Alliance board member and Vice Chancellor of UWE Bristol Professor Steve West has been elected as the new President of Universities UK, University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “We are thrilled that UWE Bristol’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Steve West has been announced as the new President of Universities UK. […]

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  2. University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson speaks at Westminster Higher Education Forum (WHEF)

    On Friday 26 February, Vanessa Wilson spoke at the Westminster Higher Education Forum, which was themed around the following topic: ‘Delivering higher education during the pandemic – learning and value, student rights and expectations, and managing the pressure on higher education providers.’ Wilson’s slot was centred on value for students moving forward and tackling key […]

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  3. 2020 reviewed by our networks

    This year may have been difficult and immensely challenging at times, but throughout it, Alliance universities have come together to respond to the changing circumstances and strengthened their partnership working with stakeholders; all whilst further demonstrating their vital role and contributions to their local communities and regions. For our ‘Year in review’ series, we have […]

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  4. Alliance universities supporting the nation throughout the pandemic

    Over the course of 2020, Alliance universities have been at the forefront of the response to the Covid pandemic, proudly supporting their communities, and the nation, throughout this difficult year. This includes training a significant proportion of the NHS frontline workforce, contributing to lifesaving research, donating vital supplies and facilities, and supporting local community initiatives. […]

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  5. UA partnership with 10000BlackInterns programme to deliver transformative opportunities for Black students

    University Alliance have today (27 October) joined major organisations and representatives from industry, education and politics to announce the launch of 10,000 Black Interns, an ambitious programme to transform prospects of young Black people in the United Kingdom. The 10,000 Black Interns programme will offer paid work experience across a wide range of sectors, providing […]

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  6. Leeds fashion students create masks and scrubs for front-line workers

    This blog first appeared on the Leeds Beckett website.  Three fashion students from Leeds Beckett University have designed, made and donated hundreds of free face masks and scrubs to care homes, pharmacies, nurses, and healthcare assistants. Eva Clarke, a second year BA (Hons) Fashion student in Leeds School of Arts at LBU, has made 75 ‘earsaver’ headbands […]

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  7. The Greenwich accommodation staff keeping students safe

    This is part of the University of Greenwich Hero Series, celebrating the teams of people who maintain the smooth running of the university and are putting the measures in place to keep students and staff safe.  Athanasios Sotirakopoulos & Marie Dove, the University of Greenwich accommodation staff, have continued to work through lockdown and as […]

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  8. Oxford Brookes delivering the Lockdown 5-a-Day

    Having pledged to ensure no-one goes hungry during the lockdown restrictions, Oxford City Council has been working with Oxford Brookes University to ensure emergency food supplies also provide a healthy diet. In short: Oxford City Council, working with a range of partners, community groups and volunteers, is running a huge operation from Rose Hill Community […]

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