We responded to Business, Innovation and Skills Committee’s inquiry looking at the Northern Powerhouse and Midlands Engine. This focussed on whether the Government’s devolved arrangements can deliver improved economic growth and examine if the models for devolved decision-making and co-operation on areas such as skills, science, innovation and R&D are delivering economic growth and whether they should be adopted by other regions. Click on the ima…
…on. Commenting, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell, said: “There are decisions here that we strongly welcome, such as a broader approach to benchmarking with contextual assessment and a more granular system for looking at performance differences, and full level descriptors for each award level. However, we think the merits of a highly skilled employment metric and a medals-style ratings system will need to be tested. The trial y…
…sities, covering a broad range of existing practice. These aim to explore what research-informed teaching looks like across different disciplines and how it benefits students, academics and universities, as well as employers and the wider community. Click on the image to download the booklet or follow this link. Read our full press release on the booklet and the workshop attended by senior practitioner at universities representing the diversity of…
…s from across the globe, it will examine this in the context of four lenses: research and innovation; talent development and flows; societies and communities and leadership. At this year’s event, held in Cape Town, UA Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell and Prof Malcolm Press, Vice-Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University took part in a panel session on the leadership role of universities in cities and regions – a podcast of the session is o…
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…ions – economic, social and cultural. Skills are central to success in the complex, rapidly changing economy of the 21st Century, and they are also an important way for people to achieve fulfilment, to be happier and more confident. Our latest report, Developing productive places: The role of universities in skills ecosystems examines the case for universities to be a major player in meeting the UK’s skills needs. Click on the image (right) or the…
Commenting on the announcement of Professor Chris Husbands as the first Chair of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) panel, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “Chris is a highly trusted and respected figure both within the higher education sector and beyond. “His strong track record – as well as his impartiality and rigour – make him the ideal candidate for this role. I congratulate him on his appointment, which sends…
…d by Lord Stern, University Alliance Chief Executive Maddalaine Ansell said: “We are pleased that Lord Stern recommends that the principles of the REF – including assessment predominantly by peer review – should not change. “We do have concerns about submitting all research active staff. There can be significant variation in how much time faculty members spend on research that leads to returnable outputs, as many also engage in teaching or contrac…
…rdless of other engagements in EU negotiations, she said. “I don’t see why committees shouldn’t work as they should.” The Fixed-term Parliament Act requires a two-thirds majority to secure a general election, making it unlikely that a new Conservative leader could call a snap general election and recall parliament before the bill had passed into law. “Even if it did happen, it’s entirely possible the new government would reintroduce the bill,” Ans…
…picked up the awards for Outstanding Procurement Team and Outstanding Digital Innovation in Management and Administration. The University of Huddersfield won the Outstanding Library Team category. Maddalaine Ansell, University Alliance Chief Executive, said: “Congratulations to the teams at Nottingham Trent and Huddersfield. It is fantastic that their hard work and innovation has been recognised.” The ceremony, at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Lond…
