University Alliance Launches New Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise Network
University Alliance launches a new network to bring together universities and businesses to create positive knowledge exchange in order to drive growth through enterprise.
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UA CEO writes for Wonkhe on the Wicked Problem of “value” in HE
Read more of: UA CEO writes for Wonkhe on the Wicked Problem of “value” in HEWriting for Wonkhe’s series on wicked problems facing the HE sector, UA CEO, Vanessa Wilson, examined the issues around defining value when it comes to higher education. Vanessa said “narrow definitions of value based on salary potential could risk discounting the immense social and cultural value that the many teachers, artists, nurses, and others bring. […]
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University Alliance responds to general election result
Read more of: University Alliance responds to general election resultUniversity Alliance, the voice of professional and technical universities, gave congratulations to the Conservative party on their successful election campaign and reaffirmed their commitment to working with the new government. Vanessa Wilson, University Alliance Chief Executive said: “We congratulate the Prime Minister and look forward to working with the new government to realise commitments on […]
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Professor Jane Harrington Joins the University of Greenwich and UA Board
Read more of: Professor Jane Harrington Joins the University of Greenwich and UA BoardThis week, Professor Jane Harrington took up her post as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Greenwich. Professor Harrington joins Greenwich from another Alliance University, UWE Bristol, where she spent five years as Deputy Vice-Chancellor. Her specific interests include widening participation in Higher Education, enhancing teaching excellence and the student experience, and working closely […]
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University Alliance Christmas Card Competition Winner Announced
Read more of: University Alliance Christmas Card Competition Winner AnnouncedThis year’s University Alliance Christmas Card Competition has been won by Hanna Jujka, a first year Illustration student from the University of Brighton. The competition tasked students and staff across Alliance Universities with designing a card which would reflect the work of the alliance their members as well as the Christmas Spirit. Hanna’s winning card […]
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UA Members win Both Research Categories at this Year’s THE Awards
Read more of: UA Members win Both Research Categories at this Year’s THE AwardsPortsmouth University and Birmingham City University were among the winners at last night’s Times Higher Education Awards Ceremony hosted in London.
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University Alliance supports NUS calls for return of Maintenance Grant
Read more of: University Alliance supports NUS calls for return of Maintenance GrantUniversity Alliance has joined forces with the National Union of Students (NUS), Universities UK, Million Plus and the Association of Colleges to call for the next government to reinstate and extend non-repayable maintenance funding for all students studying a higher education qualification.
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Alliance universities awarded prestigious Queen’s Anniversary prize
Read more of: Alliance universities awarded prestigious Queen’s Anniversary prizeAt a ceremony at St James’ Palace last night, three Alliance member universities were recognised for their contributions to higher and further education. The University of Greenwich, Coventry University and Birmingham City University were commended for their work tackling famine and disease, collaboration with engineering and manufacturing, and historic innovation and contribution to heritage. Alliance […]
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TEA Sandpit Triumphs at this year’s SEDA Conference
Read more of: TEA Sandpit Triumphs at this year’s SEDA ConferenceThe Teaching Excellence Alliance, one of the University Alliance member programmes, is celebrating this week as the TEA Sandpit was awarded the Educational Development Initiative of the Year by SEDA.
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University Alliance sets out bold challenges to the future government
Read more of: University Alliance sets out bold challenges to the future governmentUniversity Alliance sets out three simple tests to assess and engage political parties’ positions throughout the general election.
