…y of Huddersfield, University of Lincoln, Liverpool John Moores University,Manchester Metropolitan University, Northumbria University, Nottingham Trent University, Open University, Oxford Brookes University, University of Plymouth, University of Portsmouth, University of Salford, Sheffield Hallam University, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, University of Wales, Newport, University of the West of England. For further information, please cont…
…. “In terms of efficiency, on average Alliance universities award twice as many PhDs per funding council research allocation as either the 1994 Group or the Russell Group. research-intensive universities according to the HEFCE performance indicators. “The Review highlights the importance of access to postgraduate level study and the professions. Alliance universities are major providers of professional postgraduate education delivering access to t…
…of Huddersfield, University of Lincoln, Liverpool John Moores University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Northumbria University, Nottingham Trent University, Open University, Oxford Brookes University, University of Plymouth, University of Portsmouth, University of Salford, Sheffield Hallam University, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, University of Wales, Newport, University of the West of England. For further information, please cont…
…t the current system are causing more of a barrier than the system itself. Many people still think that there is an upfront fee to pay and there are myths about the burden and possible accumulation of graduate debt. The 2006 changes introduced what was, in effect, a graduate contribution scheme with no upfront cost to the student and little or no financial risk to the graduate but this is not widely understood. “The current system is unaffordable…
…e distinctiveness of Oxford and Cambridge revealed that the research performance of the Russell Group excluding the ‘golden triangle’ institutions is ‘in fact lower than for the sector as a whole’ (2). This gives further weight to the argument that research funding must continue to be distributed on excellence alone. The HEPI report provides further evidence that concentration of research funding in a small number of institutions would not benefit…
…m on their every move. In a departure from the traditional model of senior management in higher education, university heads are increasingly turning to policy advisers to assist in the day-to-day running of their institutions. So many vice-chancellors have appointed such advisers that the University Alliance, a group of pre- and post-1992 universities, is setting up a policy advisers group, providing a network for the growing numbers employed in t…
…A-levels are not sufficient to identify the aptitude and potential of all those who should benefit from a university education, the government says. A framework for higher education in England over the next decade says social mobility must be reinvigorated. Innovation and Skills Secretary Lord Mandelson said priority would go to new routes into higher education, especially for older students. Read the full article. …
…ncellor of Northumbria University, Professor Andrew Wathey, is Deputy Chairman of the University Alliance, and speaks on Research for member universities at the heart of the sector who are both research-engaged and business focussed. Responding to the outspoken remarks of Russell Group Chair Professor Michael Arthur, published in Times Higher Education (October 22nd 2009) he said: “Inciting unfounded panic in advance of the Higher Education Framew…
…mmediately after graduation but this is a temporary policy that will allow many thousands more students from all backgrounds to go to university without any upfront cost and receive generous student support. The Alliance looks forward to a full consideration of the fee and student support arrangements in the upcoming Fees Review.” End Notes for Editors 1. Professor Craven outlined his proposals for discounted early fee contributions to fund additi…
…mmediately after graduation but this is a temporary policy that will allow many thousands more students from all backgrounds to go to university without any upfront cost and receive generous student support. The Alliance looks forward to a full consideration of the fee and student support arrangements in the upcoming Fees Review.” End Notes for Editors 1. Professor Craven outlined his proposals for discounted early fee contributions to fund additi…