On Thursday 20 March, The University of Hertfordshire hosted the launch of UA’s new Business Schools network.
Business School leaders attended the inaugural University Alliance Business School Network Meeting at the Fielder Centre, hosted by Hertfordshire Business School.
Attendees included many business school leaders from across the University Alliance membership, 16 professional and technical universities from across the UK.
Sharing many of the same challenges in the most difficult climate for higher education to date, the leaders discussed how they could work together more closely under the University Alliance umbrella to develop solutions and best practice.
Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance, said:
“As factories for talent and ideas, Business Schools across the University Alliance are driving results, and delivering economic and social impact both local and internationally.
“Joining over 40 successful networks already operating across the Alliance, the UA Business School Network will, like all of our other networks, bring tangible benefits to our members, and no doubt to the broader business community as well.
“At the network’s inaugural meeting, I was pleased we could bring together the leadership of our Business School members to provide a platform to discuss common challenges, and to convene a University Alliance-focussed voice that can speak authoritatively on all matters business.
“I hope it’s the start of many productive conversations and relationships to boost the profile and prestige of our fantastic UA Business Schools.”
Professor Mairi Watson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Hertfordshire, said:
“Business Schools serve as engines of talent, innovation, and impact, driving economic and social progress both locally and globally.
“I am grateful for the support of University Alliance in establishing this network and delighted that the University of Hertfordshire was given the opportunity to host the inaugural event.
“By coming together, we can harness our collective strength to address shared challenges, create meaningful opportunities, and deliver solutions that benefit not only our institutions but also the broader business community.”
Dr Joel Carlton, Founding Chair of the University Alliance Business School Network, and Deputy Dean of Hertfordshire Business School, said:
‘It is marvellous that University Alliance agreed to support this network, and I am also grateful to colleagues leading University Alliance Business Schools for their insights and participation.
“Business Schools make such a positive difference to all our communities, and I am convinced that by surfacing the power of our shared thinking we can find where it makes sense to use our collective strength to deliver solutions and opportunities working together for our common good as a Business School community.”
