…attend. Download slides from UA talk summarising labour market trends Sign up for email alerts Original research We and our member universities keep a close eye on labour market trends, and that includes surveying and regularly speaking to employers. In March 2024, we have commissioned CBI Economics to conduct a large-scale survey of employers to understand what they look for in applicants, and particularly university graduates. This research wil…
…h universities on the skills needed in your industry, to support their long-term plans. ‘Live briefs’: assessed projects commissioned by employers and delivered by students. Student placements. Support to help you recruit skilled graduates. Professional development modules and courses for current staff. Innovation and business growth Alliance universities support over 24,000 businesses a year to start up and grow. Our members can work with you to…
…pond to this challenge are significant… Connecting people to employment in computing at Birmingham City University Posted on July 16, 2021 Birmingham City University will deliver a new Institute of Coding Skills Bootcamps initiative to connect people to employment in Data Science and Cyber Security, as part of a national Institute… Patient Simulations and Critical Care at Coventry University Posted on July 15, 2021 Patient simulation Simulated pra…
…income graduates). In response, Vanessa Wilson, CEO of University Alliance commented: “Current levels of student maintenance have become inadequate in ensuring the poorest students’ living costs are covered during their studies. Whilst universities and students’ unions have been doing their bit to increase hardship funding and wellbeing support, there is now such a level of need that it requires policy action from government. With London Economics…
…ing down of T Levels. The establishment of the ABS offers a unique, once-in-a-generation opportunity to rethink modes of 16-19 assessment and ensure they remain fit for purpose. The retention of the status quo in the proposals is therefore a missed opportunity to reflect increasing cross-party concerns that the current approach is no longer sufficient. We recommend that the DfE consult closely with a range of stakeholders, including universities a…
…the best possible policy environment to help our members deliver the highly-skilled healthcare workforce. Policy recommendations Published in July 2024, our latest healthcare policies for the new government are detailed in our ‘Let’s Get Technical: The First 100 Days’ publication. A standalone publication detailing our positions can be found in our ‘Delivering the Healthcare Workforce of the Future’ policy briefing. University Alliance release ‘Le…
…stry and employers, our members deliver hands-on teaching using the most up-to-date facilities, ensuring graduates are ready for the world of work. As professional and technical universities, our members’ expertise is in developing innovative teaching in partnership with industry and employers. University Alliance institutions are some of the leading providers in the UK for teaching: Alliance universities were the most likely university group to…
…s, the letter argues ‘a similar unified effort is needed to secure the long-term clinical-skills pipeline.’ While commending the ‘significant progress’ made by the government so far, the leaders argue ‘there is considerably more to do to realise the ambitious long-term goals of the plan, and to secure the workforce required to meet the healthcare needs of a growing, ageing population.’ – with universities’ teaching and research capabilities playin…
…nticeships and more. We collaborate as UA to benefit our members and their communities, and to provide expertise to policy makers. Project timeline Deadline for proposals: 23:59, Friday 8 March Interviews: w/c 11 March Project kick-off: Monday 25 March. Final report and project close: Friday 31 May (provisional date). Tender process Bidders must submit an electronic copy of their tender submission no later than 23:59, Friday 8 March, with the subj…