…the President of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). He is Chair of the UUK Health Education & Research Policy Network (HERPN) and serves on the UUK Board; he also chairs the UUKi TNE Strategy Group. Click here for a full profile: Professor Alistair Fitt…
…launch an outreach campaign to raise awareness about degree apprenticeship opportunities in the NHS. In doing so, it is hoped they will attract a diverse pool of candidates, including those who might not have otherwise studied at university. “As UA, we are committed to social mobility and creating social capital for individuals as well as delivering the country’s future healthcare workforce. The new Healthcare Education Consortium, which will form…
…s a trend to watch. These students may be particularly affected by the cost-of-living crisis, and we urge the government to increase student maintenance support as a matter of urgency to ensure we can continue to attract the NHS workforce of the future. There needs to be a concerted cross-government effort, working with both NHS England and training providers, like the universities in University Alliance, to grow both student interest and training…
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…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…
…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…