University Alliance submission to the Education Select Committee
Written evidence submitted by University Alliance to the Education Select Committee. This submission accompanies our recent oral evidence appearance.
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Read more of: University Alliance submission to the Education Select Committee
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Strong showing from Alliance universities in National Student Survey
Read more of: Strong showing from Alliance universities in National Student SurveyIn response to the National Student Survey 2020, published today, CEO of University Alliance Vanessa Wilson said: “It is really pleasing to see that student satisfaction levels at Alliance universities continue to remain very high. “Our member universities consistently work hard to deliver high quality academic learning and professional opportunities, along with an outstanding student experience, […]
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UA reacts to the Secretary of State for Education’s speech on FE reform
Read more of: UA reacts to the Secretary of State for Education’s speech on FE reformThe Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson, today (9 July 2020) made a speech on further education reform, which included the decision to abolish the 50% target of young people going to university. Reacting to the speech, Chief Executive of University Alliance Vanessa Wilson commented: “We’re pleased to see the government put further and […]
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The missing piece of Sunak’s puzzle? Degree apprentices
Read more of: The missing piece of Sunak’s puzzle? Degree apprenticesThis article first appeared in Times Education Supplement (Tes) Degree apprenticeships have a vital role to play in the post-Covid recovery, write Robert Halfon and Quintin McKellar The chancellor outlined in his summer statement today a new £2 billion “Kickstart Scheme” to create high-quality job opportunities for under-25s, as well as a payout for employers worth up to £2,000 […]
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Continuing the conversation between Emma Hardy MP and Professor Jane Harrington, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Greenwich
Read more of: Continuing the conversation between Emma Hardy MP and Professor Jane Harrington, Vice-Chancellor of the University of GreenwichThe Covid-19 crisis should be an opportunity to re-examine how we deliver education, and, as was discussed recently ‘in conversation with Emma Hardy MP’ at the University Alliance Summit, a chance to use our connections with industry to play our part in the nation’s recovery from Covid-19. Several weeks have passed since that conversation took […]
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Anglia Ruskin University joins the University Alliance
Read more of: Anglia Ruskin University joins the University AllianceUniversity Alliance (UA) has today (2 July 2020) announced that Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has officially joined the mission group. UA represents 12 of the country’s best large to mid-sized universities who are leaders in technical and professional education. Alliance universities are known for their close links with industry, professions and employers, and for their […]
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University Alliance reacts to Universities Minister’s attack today on “low-value” degree courses
Read more of: University Alliance reacts to Universities Minister’s attack today on “low-value” degree coursesThe Universities Minister, Michelle Donelan, today (1 July 2020) made comments on Higher Education suggesting fewer people should be going to university based on unsubstantiated claims over the value of degree courses. Reacting to the comments, Chief Executive of University Alliance Vanessa Wilson commented: “We’re thoroughly disappointed in the Universities Minister’s comments today, suggesting fewer […]
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University Alliance letter on the recovery and regeneration efforts
Read more of: University Alliance letter on the recovery and regeneration effortsUniversity Alliance have today (30 June 2020) sent the following letter to Ministers across the Department for Education, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, outlining how Alliance universities can support the covid recovery and regeneration efforts.
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University Alliance responds to UK Government research support package
Read more of: University Alliance responds to UK Government research support packageThe UK Government have today announced a support package for researchers, scientists and technicians working at UK universities during COVID-19. Responding to the announcement, Vanessa Wilson, University Alliance CEO said: “Today’s announcement is a first step in protecting and enhancing the UK’s research base and we look forward to working with the government to develop […]
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Taskforce on research sustainability needs creative solutions
Read more of: Taskforce on research sustainability needs creative solutionsThis article first appeared in Research Professional News on the 21/06/2020 The taskforce on research sustainability must involve professional and technical universities, says UA Chair Debra Humphris At University Alliance, we welcomed the creation of the Ministerial University Research and Knowledge Exchange Sustainability Taskforce. As significant providers of applied research, drivers of innovation and leaders in knowledge exchange, we saw it […]
