…ities, University Alliance founded the Awards to celebrate the innovation, commitment and excellence that exists across their membership. Individuals and teams from Alliance universities won awards in categories that align with University Alliance’s core values: integrity, professionalism, innovation, collaboration and fun. The awards also recognise an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to their institution and to the higher educa…
…ng government to reduce the bureaucracy involved in running apprenticeships. We are pleased that the government has announced that they will cut the steps involved in registering to take on an apprentice by a third. This is a real and very welcome change that we hope will help universities and employers grow the number and diversity of apprenticeships we can offer. Government will need to consult carefully with universities and employers alike to…
Vanessa Wilson CEO of University Alliance comments in response to a new report by UCAS and the Sutton Trust called ‘Where Next? What Influences the choices of would-be apprentices?’ “We know apprenticeships are popular. They are a great option for students who want to work whilst they study and a great option for employers who want to play an active role in training future workers. The figures released today show what those of us involved in deli…
…se to the Future Research Assessment Programme, we outlined concerns that REF would become a more frequent exercise. We are therefore delighted that REF will next be conducted in 2028. This brings a degree of stability to our research community and allows them to concentrate on what they do best: delivering high-quality, impactful research in partnership with industry. We are also pleased to see that the definition of research excellence has been…
…ce responds to the OfS consultation on sexual harassment and misconduct, stating that while they strongly agree that all higher education students should be protected from sexual harassment and misconduct, a new registration condition is not the best way of achieving this. Their preferred response would be for the OfS to monitor compliance with a renewed Statement of Expectations for Preventing and Addressing Harassment and Sexual Misconduct affec…
…full written response here. University Alliance CEO Vanessa Wilson said: “Community and business engagement are a core part of Alliance universities’ mission. We understand that reliable data, including on in-kind contributions, serves valuable purposes for funders and other stakeholders. It is also used to inform strategic decision-making within universities themselves. The guidance underpinning HE-BCI is only one part of the picture. For many h…
…radical or about disrupting whole sectors – but clear differentiation from competitors is essential. Focusing on a single USP (unique selling point) is outdated. Innovation needs to be on-going. Chater Smart uses a proprietary recruitment methodology which has been fine-tuned over 20 years; think constant iteration. This methodology now produces consistently high success rates and peace of mind for our clients. As the Japanese saying goes “Fall do…
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…e letter, said: “It is vital that the higher education sector is regulated effectively to ensure it is first and foremost delivering for students and that our world-class reputation is protected. A review into the form and function of the OfS would be a timely opportunity given its five-year anniversary to ensure that it is fulfilling its role as an effective regulator meeting the expectations as set out in the Higher Education and Research Act.”…
…its economy, helping to cement the UK’s position on the world’s stage. Therefore, it has been hugely concerning to hear recent reports that the Home Secretary is considering imposing restrictions on those from abroad who wish to study here. Unwelcoming language and policies do nothing to grow the UK economy, research impact, or our cultural diversity. These are individuals with real lives, with immeasurable talent to offer to our country – we shou…
