We have opened the nominations for our #AllianceAwards21 event this year, looking to celebrate the hard work and dedication of those working within our member institutions. Now in it’s second year, the six Alliance awards are based on UA’s principles of working, and recognises those individuals and teams that have demonstrated the behaviours and values […]
Written by Ali Bushnell, Student Communications Co-ordinator at Coventry University and 2020 winner of the Star Award Well, what a year that has been! Working in student communications has never been more important as a majority of our students have been working online over the past 12 months. Keeping them informed and up-to-date with the […]
University Alliance (UA) have this week launched a new network for LGBTQ+ postgraduate researchers (PGR’s) studying as part of UA’s Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA) programme. The group aims to bring together researchers who identify as part of the community, to create a supportive peer environment for socialising, enabling academic research connections and to tackle the adverse effects of pandemic isolation within the postgraduate researcher community. To celebrate the launch, DTA PhD […]
For National Apprenticeships Week, we have shared the work that our members’ have been doing, the impact that they are making, and the success stories from their respective apprenticeship offerings. The courses offered at each of our member institutions are multifarious, but the opportunities available are an aspect that they all share. See below some […]
To mark National Apprenticeships Week, University Alliance are showcasing the courses, stories and impact of our member’s apprenticeship opportunities. Check out our dedicated page to find out more.
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 […]
For our ‘Year in review’ series, we have asked colleagues and friends from the UA team and across the Alliance to share with us their highlights, and achievements, from the year. This year may have been difficult and immensely challenging at times, but throughout it, we have worked with our members to respond to the […]
The Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA) recently held its Images of Research 2020 competition awards, showcasing the very best of Alliance universities early career research talent and creativity in science communications. A full write-up of the event can be found here. Earlier this year, DTA PhD researchers were invited to submit an image summarising their research, […]
Commenting on the announcement today from the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson MP, to review the university admissions system, University Alliance Chief Executive Vanessa Wilson said: “This is a timely call for a consultation to develop a more fair and transparent system of admissions that delivers equity of opportunity for all. “Sharpening up […]
Earlier this week, UA and our member Vice-Chancellors were delighted to be joined by the Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, Gillian Keegan MP to discuss our shared ambitions and the role Alliance universities can play in upskilling, reskilling and supporting progression through technical routes. Here are some of the key takeaways: T-levels a vital progression […]
