…Yahoo has also covered the Government’s announcement of proposals for universities to be able to offer fast-track two-year degrees. UA chief executive, Maddalaine Ansell, was quoted in the story. She said: “Accelerated degrees can be a really attractive option for mature students.” You can read our full press release here….
…Peter Horrocks, former minister for universities and science David Willetts and UCAS chief executive Mary Cumnock Cook. You can read the full article here (£)….
…e Apprenticeship Levy to cover a wider range of lifelong learning courses, giving employers greater flexibility. Click on the image to download the document – you can also read about what our universities are doing to encourage lifelong learning at www.unialliance.ac.uk/lifelonglearning …
…being an HNC, second year an HND, etc). This not only allows students to spread their progression across a period of time which suits them but it also means each module is eligible for student loan funding as the 30 credits is equivalent to 25% of an award. It also allows students to enter the course at a time that suits them as the College is able to offer six entry points across the year. Structuring awards around modules allows students to stud…
…tutions will appear to have become diluted, even if their absolute volume of 3*-4* research is maintained, or grows larger.” Read the full blog here….
…es on producing doctoral graduates equipped with the skills and experience to tackle the global challenge of ensuring future security and sustainability of energy supplies and the management of energy demand. Whether the communities of the future are mega-cities, urban, rural or remote, the infrastructure that supports them – including housing, manufacturing, transport and services – will rely on an energy generation and distribution network that…
…o sponsorship well, it is the right approach across the board. The first is that not all universities have the necessary expertise.” Read Maddalaine’s article in full here….
…The Science and Technology Committee has published its conclusions from its inquiry into setting up UK Research & Innovation. The Higher Education and Research Bill will see the Government create ‘UK Research & Innovation’ (UKRI) — a new organisation of nine ‘councils’ comprising the seven research councils, Innovate UK and Research England. We submitted evidence to the Inquiry, which can be read here….
…We responded to the Department for Education consultation, ‘Schools that work for everyone‘. The Department was seeking views on their proposals to create more good school places. You can read our response here or click on the image….
…work and will consider what protections should be given to those who are already here. Similarly, it will look at the ramifications for Britons who want to work and study at higher education institutions in the EU. The Committee also aims to examine the effect of Brexit on the reputation of England’s universities and ask how they can remain competitive. The future of the Erasmus+ student exchange programme will also be examined as part of the inqu…
