…stages of the student journey are key to this. “As T Levels are introduced as a new alternative qualification from 2020 onwards, learners need the confidence that all pathways offer progression routes – including to university and postgraduate study – and don’t end up being dead ends.” Click on the link or the image to read the report….
…Card has been chosen. The front cover of our card was designed by Georgie Underwood, a third year student studying BA Illustration at the University of Portsmouth. The design will be used on the cover of our Christmas card which we send out to our key stakeholders. This year’s theme was ‘excellence’ and Georgie explained what inspired her design: “I was influenced by the carol, ‘Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer’ and the lyric ‘Join in any reindeer g…
…nowledge Exchange Framework will allow for fair comparisons between institutions. This will be important for avoiding a size matters scenario. We want the KEF to capture and reward the fullest range of interactions between universities, businesses and communities. “The appointment of a technical advisory group to drive the next stage of the KEF is a positive step, sitting alongside the university expert group led by Prof Trevor McMillan which has…
…funding for university research and innovation will enable institutions to undertake more work alongside businesses of all sizes to raise productivity in every part of the economy. The references to international mobility provide important reassurance at a time when concerns about universities’ ability to attract staff and students from overseas post-Brexit are growing. “To deliver a prestigious system of technical education the government must bu…
…n for the Sandpit So what did we do and what did we learn? We explored our understanding of the distinctive qualities of UA education. Senior managers, team members, students and other staff all share a clear set of values about the importance of supporting each and every student and engaging with the world of work in the technical and professional education they provide. We asked participants to conceive and plan an undergraduate programme to add…
…lian Technology Network of Universities (ATN) first signed a memorandum of understanding in 2013. Commenting, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Alliance universities have a global footprint. We want to use our extensive networks to support Britain’s world-leading education exports and promote the UK’s diverse offer internationally. “Our mission to Australia is aimed at strengthening existing collaborations between ATN an…
…and many Open programme students bring credits from higher education studies completed elsewhere. Central to the OU’s success has been securing partnerships to ensure they can reach the widest possible range of learners. For example, it works closely with broadcast media providers to generate 250 million views a year of OU content, and provide free learning for nine million active learners through YouTube, Amazon and Google Play, as well as free…
…efully. “We’ve also seen significant falls in the number of EU applicants, underlining the need for certainty for EU students as Britain withdraws from the European Union. EU students make a huge contribution to the vibrancy of our academic communities and provide UK students with the opportunity to study alongside people from other cultures. This helps build social capital and employability skills. “The government’s Industrial Strategy rightly em…
…education.” Notes to editors: DFE and HEFCE has announced that universities and colleges across England have been awarded a total of £4.5 million to develop new degree apprenticeships for students starting in September 2017. Alliance universities which have been awarded funding are: Liverpool John Moores University, The Open University, Plymouth University, University of Greenwich, University of Lincoln, Sheffield Hallam University, Nottingham T…
…make it hard for its art and cultural activity to get the recognition it deserves. Through offering pump priming and advice and guidance, Plymouth has seen a re-emergence of a diverse and vibrant creative sector. Examples of activity include: The Plymouth History Centre, a major new attraction transforming the city’s present City Museum and Art Gallery. It has attracted almost £15 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund Peninsula Arts, a public ar…
